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DA eyes overtime ‘whistleblowers’
DA eyes overtime ‘whistleblowers’
Persistent questions and new information have prompted the district at- torney's office to re-en gage a possible criminal investigation into the county sheriff's office payroll concerns. Wiley “Sonny” McAfee told The Highlander his probe is separate from the Baker Tilly forensic review which Burnet County Commissioners Court launched in September 2023 (Find related story on Page 1). 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
KMUD seek bids for new community concession stand
KMUD seek bids for new community concession stand
The Kingsland Mu- nicipal Utility District board is moving for- ward with its plan to build an additional concession stand to accommodate bigger crowds at local sports events. During the Oct. 10/29/2024 02:12 AM
False abduction scare highlights perils of social media
False abduction scare highlights perils of social media
A false abduction claim in Marble Falls recently prompted a state-wide search for a traveling college student who temporarily lost phone connection with her parents. The incident unfolded with a call into dispatch about 6:15 p.m. 10/25/2024 02:09 AM
Purple pipe reclamation permit gets approval
Purple pipe reclamation permit gets approval
The city of Marble Falls was informed on Oct. 15, that it received approval for a critical Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permit, allowing it to proceed with con- structing the One Water Recla - 10/25/2024 02:09 AM
Chemical cloud issue disperses
Chemical cloud issue disperses
10/24/2024 04:24 PM
Burnet County books show balance boost
Burnet County books show balance boost
Good fiscal news echoed through the ears of the Burnet County commissioners during their recent regular session, During the Oct. 18 meeting, County Treasurer Karrie Crownover reported the county finished Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 with a cash and investment balance of more than $62 million. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM
A line of voters started early Oct. 21 on the first day of early voting at the Texas Tech Highland Lakes complex in Marble Falls. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Numbers spike during first morning of early voting
Voting got off to a rousing start Monday, Oct. 21, at a handful of locations throughout the county with reports of a few minor human errors. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM
Contributed photo U.S. Congress-man John Carter (TX-31) admired the newly-installed Alamo Letter Society plaque on the courthouse square.
New plaque for courthouse memorializes Alamo letter
More than 30 Burnet County officials and residents attended the commemoration of a new bronze- and gold-colored, compact-sized plaque that replicates word-for-word the “Victory or Death” letter composed during the Texas Revolution at the Alamo by Col. William B. Travis. 10/22/2024 02:07 AM
Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores hit with chlorine incident
Horseshoe Bay, Cottonwood Shores hit with chlorine incident
10/21/2024 01:41 PM
Early voting starts Monday
Early voting starts Monday
a brisk response to the election season. Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM
Rural residents offered free rides to the polls
Rural residents offered free rides to the polls
Burnet County voters – Need a free ride to an election booth? No problem. The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) plans to offer free rides to and from Burnet County polling places on Election Day, and during the early voting period also. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM
Groundwater official warns about lingering drought
Groundwater official warns about lingering drought
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) board recently decided to continue Stage 3 “severe drought” groundwater use conditions. Stage 3 groundwater recommendations will continue until further notice, the board decided during its Oct. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM
Voters to decide tax rate hike to benefit schools
Voters to decide tax rate hike to benefit schools
Voters within Marble Falls ISD will determine whether to raise their tax rate 2.67 cents to generate $2.2 million to help the district ease a budget deficit. Proposition A, a school funding election, will be on the ballot for the Nov. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM
Marble Falls council hears pleas to join shelter partnership
Marble Falls council hears pleas to join shelter partnership
For the time being, Marble Falls is the only city within the immediate Burnet and Llano County area that maintains an independent animal care facility. However, that circumstance may change during upcoming months. 10/18/2024 02:06 AM
Contributed/ MFISD Burnet County first responders were honored before the football game Friday night at Marble Falls Mustang Stadium Oct. 11.
Community honors first responders
Burnet County first responders were honored before the football game Friday night at Marble Falls Mustang Stadium Oct. 11. 10/15/2024 02:03 AM
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