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Although levels have increased, several areas along the Colorado River, including Lake Travis, remain well below full.
LCRA renews calls for conservation as drought continues
With the region's wa - ter supply lakes below full, the Lower Colorado River Authority on Tues - day reminded residents of the importance of con - serving water as we head into what is expected to be another hot, dry summer. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM
Judge rules on land dispute
Judge rules on land dispute
One contentious le - gal case related to land development near Lake Buchanan recently took a negative turn against the land owner. The dispute began about six years ago, soon after Burnet County res- ident Todd Heath pur - chased property near the lake within the Donall Estates subdivision, near 1000 CR 140. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM
Non-native species not cleaned from boats and trailers litter shorelines with hazardous, sharp shells that impact lakefront recreation. Contributed photo/TPWD
TPWD urges boaters to help halt spread of invasive species
Texans throughout the state take advantage of the Fourth of July holiday weekend to enjoy the summer sun on the water. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) urges boaters and paddlers to do their part to protect the Texas lakes we love from aquatic invasive species during the heart of boating season. 07/05/2024 03:32 AM
Burnet County Commissioners honoring first responders in July
Burnet County Commissioners honoring first responders in July
Recently, County Judge James Oakley formally proclaimed the month to applaud, recog- nize and show gratitude for many local career and volunteer dispatchers, medical services person- nel, firefighters, law en - forcement officials and search and rescue crews the public often calls on for assistance during emergency situations. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM
County refining final budget
County refining final budget
From an audit update to revenue discussions, officials weighed in on is sues pertaining to the use of taxpayer dollars June 28 at Burnet County Commissioners Court. Burnet County Judge Oakley mentioned county department budget talks are ongoing for Fiscal Year 2024-2025, set to begin October 1. 07/02/2024 03:30 AM
Burnet County Elections Department hosted a new voting machine demonstration from a vendor at the Agri-Life Building recently. This system will produce a paper ballot that could be used for a recount if desired. The two citizens testing the system are, from left, Londa Chandler and Darlene...
Burnet County demos paper ballot devices
06/28/2024 05:39 PM
Friday, June 28, 2024
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Granite Shoals council finalizes city manager
Granite Shoals has a new city manager. Interim City Manager Sarah Novo and council members agreed on a $158,000 annual contract after the council retreated behind closed doors for a 46-minute executive session during their June 25 meeting. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM
Dani Wolff of Hill Country Humane Society administers a vaccine to a pet, during a June 15 drive-through mobile clinic at the Burnet County Fairgrounds in Burnet. Organizers also hosted additional free clinics this week in Granite Shoals on June 26 and in Burnet on June 27. Contributed/HCH...
Distemper outbreak shutters venues, pounds
A dog which tested positive for distemper, followed by a handful of others showing signs, tipped off a mass shutdown of local shelters, pounds and dog parks in the Highland Lakes. Since mid May, entities who limited or halted intakes altogether included the Marble Falls City Pound, the Buchanan Dam-based Hill County Humane Society and other municipal and rescue animal holding facilities. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM
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County budget heat is on as fiscal year nears finish line
As July 4 approaches, get ready for patriotic celebrations and beaute- ous fireworks. Fireworks of a different sort could be ignited at the Burnet County Courthouse during upcoming weeks. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM
Granite Shoals laments transparency in yard code talks
Granite Shoals laments transparency in yard code talks
Granite Shoals continues to wrestle with rewrites of its landscape ordinance with at least one speaker at Tuesday’s meeting hinting that city council members had hidden reasons for withholding public participation in an ordinance work group. 06/28/2024 03:28 AM
Cutline: The Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation is mulling several improvements to Lakeside Park, which may include a pedestrian bridge over Backbone Creek, new walkways to park fixtures, a babbling brook and a covered pavilion. Contributed/Marble Falls EDC
EDC looks to bridge chasm of cost for potential parks improvement projects
The Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation (EDC) continues to restrain ambitions to spend big for Lakeside Park improvements. The EDC board recently examined projected prices for several proposed park improvements, which could total more than $4 million, according to a cost list prepared by Myers Concrete Construction LP, based in Wimberley. 06/21/2024 03:24 AM
Friday, June 14, 2024 Edition
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06/14/2024 02:39 PM
The Community Resource Center, with its main location pictured here in Marble Falls, is once again extending its reach with plans for a once-a-week operation in Granite Shoals. Contributed photo
Community Resource Center looks to set up in Granite Shoals
Granite Shoals is about to get a new way to help residents, albeit on a temporary and experimental basis. Dawn Capra, director of Community Impact for the Marble Falls-based Community Resource Center (CRC), told city council members at their June 11 meeting that her nonprofit agency is exploring putting an office in the city on a one-day-aweek basis. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM
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Burnet County Jail aces inspection
Despite potential personnel budget woes, state officials are losing no sleep over Burnet County jail operations. Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS) officials inspected both county jail facilities last month. 06/14/2024 03:19 AM
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