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Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks
Marble Falls City Council set for budget talks
Marble Falls City Council will convene for a budget workshop 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 30, in City Hall, 800 Third Street. 07/30/2024 04:04 AM
Friday, July 26, 2024 Edition
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Just Passing Thru On Wednesday, from three to five gates were open at Max Starcke Dam at different times to pass through stormwater runoff flowing from the Llano River. Contributed/ James Oakley
Stormwater prompts floodgate operations
Area residents braced for flooding impact this week as stormwaters made their way through the Llano River, prompting the Lower Colorado River Authority to open floodgates. “The storm runoff that reached the Highland Lakes this week originated from heavy rains over the western portion of the Llano River watershed,” said LCRA spokeswoman Clara Tuma. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
The Marble Falls Verizon Store was closed for the day after a report of a man who allegedly threatened staff with a knife. Contributed photo
Cops: Good guys with guns subdue knife-wielding suspect
Marble Falls Police Capt. James Cole told The Highlander that a man remains in jail after threatening staff and then succumbing to armed customers at a cell phone retail store in Marble Falls. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
New voting software system approved
New voting software system approved
The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently approved the purchase of new voter software, including more than 40 new “poll books” that will compile and record voter identifications and registrations. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
Granite Shoals paves way for street repairs and park project
Granite Shoals paves way for street repairs and park project
Granite Shoals City Council members on Tuesday, July 23, moved forward on paving projects and set parameters for how particular land sale funds could be spent. Councilors approved a contract for $720,034 to pave King Circle, Hill Way and the fire department parking lot and gave their OK to a budget amendment to pay for the work. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
Burnet County divulges total cash and investments
Burnet County divulges total cash and investments
Burnet County commissioners received an up- date about their financial holdings July 23, during their regular meeting. During her third quar - ter report for Fiscal Year 2024, County Treasurer Karrie Crownover announced the county count- ed a total cash and invest - ment balance of more than $64.7 million through the end of last month. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
Granite Shoals stops Zooming meetings
Granite Shoals stops Zooming meetings
In a unanimous vote Tuesday, Granite Shoals city council members quashed any future citizen off-premises participation in city council meetings by ending their Zoom participation. Citizens will still be able to watch the council livestream meetings but won’t be able to comment or ask questions unless they attend the meeting in person. 07/26/2024 04:02 AM
KMUD allots $15K towards tech upgrade
KMUD allots $15K towards tech upgrade
The Kingsland Municipal Utility District (KMUD) Board recently agreed to hire a new technology company to handle tech products including a new KMUD website. During its July 22 meeting, the directors accepted a proposal from Civic Plus, a firm based in Kansas that streamlines computer software especially for local government agencies. 07/23/2024 04:00 AM
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) introduced herself to Ohio Sen. JD Vance, who was selected as the vice presidential running mate, at the RNC last week. Contributed/Ellen Troxclair
Local representatives and hopefuls attend Republican convention
Editor’s Note: This article was published in thetexan.news prior to the convention. Photos were submitted by local sources. 07/23/2024 04:00 AM
Meadowlakes anticipates crossing project
Meadowlakes anticipates crossing project
Crews take steps towards building a bridge over a flood-prone water crossing in Marble Falls, and Meadowlakes residents take comfort in the effort. During their July 16 meeting, Meadowlakes City Manager Johnnie Thompson updated council members about the project which will unfold a few blocks from their front gate, adjacent to the Marble Falls city limits. 07/23/2024 04:00 AM
The Texas delegation, the largest group, dressed in Lone Star shirts and cowboy hats at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, were embraced by fellow delegates from across the country as well as the media.
From the floor of the RNC in Milwaukee
My name is Abhiram Garapati, and I am your proud delegate representing Texas Congressional District 31 at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. We are the largest delegation, dressed in our Lone Star shirts and cowboy hats, and embraced by our fellow delegates from across the country as well as the media. 07/23/2024 04:00 AM
Friday, July 19, 2024 Edition
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07/19/2024 12:04 PM
Horseshoe Bay city council talks safer roads
Horseshoe Bay city council talks safer roads
The Horseshoe Bay City Council discussed extensive plans for transportation enhancements, focusing on safety and mobility. Intersection improvements for those having safety issues, including engineering and potential land acquisition, were highlighted as crucial steps. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM
A portion of Wirtz Dam Road is typically underwater and utilized by LCRA and other entities primarily to move heavy equipment and construction components for the dam when Lake Marble Falls is lowered. File rendering
TxDOT to host public meeting for planned Wirtz road bridge
As the state prepares to host a public meeting on a planned new bridge, local officials offered de tails about the timeline. The Wirtz Dam Road bridge is scheduled to be built over the Colorado River to connect Cottonwood Shores to an area between Marble Falls and Granite Shoals. 07/19/2024 03:58 AM
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