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Commissioners propose county officials pay increase
Commissioners propose county officials pay increase
During its recent meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court revised its plan to raise salaries for most county elected officials during Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, set to begin Oct. 1. 08/20/2024 04:18 AM
Granite Shoals updates on property management group
Granite Shoals updates on property management group
08/18/2024 02:28 PM
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Commissioners propose steady property tax rate
Commissioners propose steady property tax rate
During its recent meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners proposed a property tax rate of .3541 per $100 of property valuation during its recent meeting. “It is the same as last year,” Judge James Oakley said during the Aug. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Granite Shoals set to approve budget, tax rate
Granite Shoals set to approve budget, tax rate
Granite Shoals city council members Tuesday tentatively approved a budget for next year that calls for a tax rate increase of slightly more than three cents per $100 property valuation, but that’s intended to address some of the city’s capital improvement needs. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Commissioners discuss sheriff pay audit report
Commissioners discuss sheriff pay audit report
On Wednesday, the Burnet County Commissioners Court received the result of an extensive audit conducted over several previous months by the Baker Tilly private firm related to an investigation of the Burnet County Sheriff's Office payroll records. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Deadline for bridge comments approaches Aug. 20
Deadline for bridge comments approaches Aug. 20
The Texas Department of Transportation (Tx-DOT) and Burnet County have planned a public meeting to introduce Highland Lakes residents to the Wirtz Dam Road bridge project. A bridge to connect Cottonwood Shores (RR 2147) and Wirtz Dam Road (RR 1431)has been discussed and debated by locals for years. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
Connie Swinney/ The Highlander Crews launched into parking lot work in the 900 block of Third Street on Aug. 14. Visitors to downtown will begin to see upgrades and improvements to parking, streets and sidewalks this year.
Street work signals bigger projects ahead in Marble Falls
Crews launched into parking lot work in the 900 block of Third Street on Aug. 14. Visitors to downtown will begin to see upgrades and improvements to parking, streets and sidewalks this year. 08/16/2024 04:16 AM
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Texas Housing Foundation bids farewell to local leader
The Texas Housing Foundation bids farewell to long-time local leadership as the organization launches a re-organization process. On June 17, administrators sent a letter to board members and other partners informing them about a key leadership change. 08/13/2024 04:13 AM
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School bus safety is paramount
year again. The first day of school is upon us; the Marble Falls Independent School District's first day is this week, Aug. 08/13/2024 04:13 AM
Important election deadlines looming
Important election deadlines looming
As attention on politics builds for the Nov. 5, 2024 election, Burnet County Election Admin- istration officials remind unregistered voters Oct. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
Pictured, from left, are Valerie Ullmann, math teacher from Burnet CISD; Haley Thomas, counselor from Burnet Middle School; Leonard Venghaus, construction and trades instructor at Marble Falls ISD; and Jacob Tarver, shop and trade instructor at Faith Academy Marble Falls. Contributed Photo
PEC promotes linework careers at Educator Exploration Day
As teachers prepare to return to the classroom, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) hosted 11 educators, a group that included teachers, advisors and school counselors as well as welding and construction teachers from across Central Texas, July 24 at its Safety and Technical Training Center in Marble Falls. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
Officials remedy ‘robocall attack’ against 9-1-1 system
Officials remedy ‘robocall attack’ against 9-1-1 system
A spam call “attack” disrupted 9-1-1 dispatch in a four-county area for several hours on Aug. 4, prompting officials to re direct emergencies calls. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
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Keep close watch on water use
Let’s talk a little about water conservation. The recent precipita- tion was beneficial and partially alleviated our persistent drought concerns. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
Public invited to Meet the Mustangs at rally, Aug. 8
Public invited to Meet the Mustangs at rally, Aug. 8
Marble Falls ISD parents, teachers and students should keep their eyes on a few important upcoming dates. Elementary Meet the Teacher is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 08/06/2024 04:09 AM
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