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Conservation series to share tips on saving water

Conservation series to share tips on saving water

The Green Thumb Program, promoted by the local master gardeners, brings important and helpful tips and techniques about water and how to save it – on the water bill, on the plants, on water collection and irrigation, and on Earthkind principles in general. With the continuing drought in Central Texas, finding ways to use water more wisely is extremely important. 02/18/2025 02:25 AM

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Big D boosts Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor

Cross it off my bucket list. Recently, I heard and saw the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform Symphony No. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote

Considering ‘interim’ judge in light of deadlock vote

Dear Editor; Editor’s Note: The following is an ‘open letter’ to Burnet County commissioners regarding their selection of an applicant to fill the role of a vacancy for county judge. First please know this note is sent with respect and a fair amount of pleasure in knowing I do not have to make this decision. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

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Dispelling the myths in Marble Falls development plans

City of Marble Falls e There seems to be a lot of questions and thus myths about how development happens within the city of Marble Falls. I’ll do my best here to try and provide some understanding and dispel a few myths along the way. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Service League to offer thousands in scholarship funds

Service League to offer thousands in scholarship funds

Highland Lakes Service League (HLSL) has announced that the group will is now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications. Any adult woman returning to college and/or to a certification program and pursuing a career goal is encouraged to apply for one of the scholarships offered by the Highland Lakes Service League. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

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New priests to lead St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

The Most Rev. Joe S. 02/14/2025 02:23 AM

Commissioners set to continue county judge screen

Commissioners set to continue county judge screen

During their next regular meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court plans to interview three applicants seeking appointment for the vacant position of county judge. The meeting is scheduled 9 a.m. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

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Alan Trevino Closing Statement

“I want to thank everybody for participating in this very important process. Thank you, judges Garret and Stubbs. Thank you for the fairness in moderating. And for our supporters. Thank you for attending. I hope our lively debate validated the reason for your support. I will take days on. I will take days off. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

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County judge candidates stated their case for selection

Editor’s Note: The following includes the verbatim compiled at a county judge candidates workshop Feb. 6, hosted by Burnet County commissioners. The commissioners are scheduled at a special meeting today to conduct a public interview of the candidates. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

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Guilford “Gil” Jones, III Closing Statement

What does the county need? We’ve talked about this. We’ve heard this from a lot of you. We need transparency, civility. We need public access to a lot more detail – particularly on the budget, any other long-range kind of planning the county may be doing. 02/11/2025 02:21 AM

Signs of opposition to the quarry are coalescing around the county. Contributed photo

Quarry watchdog sounds waterway alarm

Texans for Responsible Aggregate Mining (TRAM) requests the public submit comments on a proposed quarry and aggregate processing plant near Inks Lake and Longhorn Caverns in Burnet County. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) is accepting public comments for a permit submitted by Asphalt Inc. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

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Bryan E. Wilson county judge application letter

Please accept my application and resume for the position of Burnet County judge. The resume and attached materials demonstrate that I exceed the minimum requirements. My work in county and state government has focused on serving the communities and the people of Texas. My record demonstrates expertise in collecting hundreds of millions of dollars in state fees, controlling tens of millions of dollars in expenditures and overseeing how cities and counties use and account for funds. This has resulted in successful programs on time and under budget while providing clear performance measures of these successes. My assistance was provided to counties and cities of every type and size. It was an honor to have been able to plan, implement and report these program activities and successes to the Texas governors, state legislators, judges, county officials … 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

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Guilford L. Jones III county judge application letter

02/07/2025 02:18 AM

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Alan Trevino county judge application letter

I am honored to submit my application and resume for your review and consideration to be appointed to fill the remaining term of Burnet County judge. My career body of work over the 40 years of service to the state of Texas, Burnet County and citizens of Texas demonstrates a life of service, integrity, leadership and highly successful major project planning. When the job is tough I get the job done. 02/07/2025 02:18 AM

LCRA looks wary of new quarry proposal

LCRA looks wary of new quarry proposal

The Lower Colorado River Authority correspondence released recently to a senior civil engineer indicates LCRA is exercising caution related to its possible approval of a permit for construction of a proposed rock crusher quarry north of Burnet. 02/04/2025 02:17 AM

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