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Horseshoe Bay discusses landscaping impact on water in development
Horseshoe Bay discusses landscaping impact on water in development
Horseshoe Bay City Council members recently discussed ordinances for Silver Rock, a proposed mixed-use planned development, including the potential impact of water restrictions as projects begin turning dirt. The council met May 21 for their regularly scheduled meeting at Horseshoe Bay City Hall, 1 Community Drive. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
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MFISD board members sworn in
Two members of the Marble Falls ISD school board were sworn in Monday, May 20, after running uno pposed for their respective seats. Alex Payson, Place 5, and Kevin Naumann, Place 6, took the oath of of- fice during the regular board meeting. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
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His Joshua House hosting wild game fundraising dinner
Featuring dinner, live music, door prizes, raffles, live and silent auctions, guns, merchandise and services and more – and sponsored by Kingsland Aqua-Boom – the 7th Annual Wild Game Dinner, benefiting His Joshua House, is from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, June 1, at the First United Methodist Church, 8303 W. RR 1431 in Buchanan Dam. 05/28/2024 03:07 AM
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 Edition
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Early voting underway for runoff elections – local and statewide
Early voting underway for runoff elections – local and statewide
The local runoff election in Burnet County features two races – the tax assessor-collector and county commissioner – for the May 28 election. Early voting is open 7 a.m. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Candidates vying for Pct. 3 commissioner
Candidates vying for Pct. 3 commissioner
The upcoming Burnet County Republican runoff includes one race between two candidates for Burnet County commissioner for precinct 3 – Chad Collier and Homer D. Will. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
County tax assessor collector runoff
County tax assessor collector runoff
Voters are going to the polls this week for a local Republican party primary runoff for the May 28 election in Burnet County. Also, early voting is underway May 20-24. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
KMUD set to open new lift station next month
KMUD set to open new lift station next month
The Kingsland Municipal Utility District board of directors plans to open the new Woodyville Lift Station early next month. Plans are underway now to complete Woodyville station operations by June 1 near H-E-B Groceries in Kingsland at 212 RR 2900. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Granite Shoals, Humane Society mend differences
Granite Shoals, Humane Society mend differences
The city of Granite Shoals and the Hill Country Humane Society (HCHS) have decided to rekindle a partnership to help the community take care of stray dogs and cats. Granite Shoals Mayor Ron Munos told The Highlander that the city had signed a contract with the HCHS to accept strays that was “about the same as the contract we had before.” The city will pay the society $30,000 a year for the annual contract, Munos said. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Llano County finds no voting issue
Llano County finds no voting issue
According to Llano County Attorney Dwain K. Rogers, the investigation of a complaint alleging violations of the Texas Election Code during the March 2024 Republican primary in Llano County has been concluded with no charges being filed. Normally, investigations of citizen complaints, both civil and criminal, are not publicly disclosed upon completion and rejection of a complaint. Unfortunately, a recent text message that discloses the existence of the investigation has been sent out to Llano County residents today. Because this information has been made public, it has required this office to respond. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
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Llano County Attorney's Office hires sheriff-elect
The Llano County Attorney recently hired Llano County Sheriff-elect Marquis Cantu as a parttime investigator. “I am very pleased with his attention to his duties and his willingness to assist in whatever I ask of him,” County Attorney Dwain Rogers told The Highlander this week. 05/21/2024 03:01 AM
Friday, May 17, 2024 Edition
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05/17/2024 01:48 PM
BCSO to work with auditor on OT
BCSO to work with auditor on OT
Sheriff's Office. During departmental updates at the regular meeting, Burnet County Chief Deputy Alan Trevino reported all county jail staff positions are filled. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM
County takes aim at ‘nuisance’ property
County takes aim at ‘nuisance’ property
The Burnet County Commissioners recently indicated they have lost almost all of their patience with one privately- owned property filled with piles of de bris due west on Texas 29. During the near future, the owner and occupiers at 208 Deer Springs between Maggie Lane and Spring Creek must abate health and safety hazards and “nuisances” on their property or face consequences, County Attorney Eddie Arredondo told the commissioners during the May 14 meeting. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM
Runoff early voting May 20-24
Runoff early voting May 20-24
The local runoff election in Burnet County features two races – the tax assessor- collector and county commissioner – for the May 28 election. Early voting is open 7 a.m. 05/17/2024 02:58 AM
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