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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
Jones
Guilford L. Jones III county judge application letter
02/07/2025 02:18 AM
Wilson
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
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
Bland
Kingsland artist offers free demo Feb. 20
The Highland Arts Guild and Gallery is giving a free demonstration on Thursday, Feb. 20 from 9:30 a.m. 02/04/2025 02:17 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
Local theater to present Christie’s Orient Express
Local theater to present Christie’s Orient Express
Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express, adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig, will be presented Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m., Feb. 7 to Feb. 23, at the Hill Country Community Theatre, 4003 W FM 2147 in Cottonwood Shores. For tickets and info, call 830798-8044 or visit www. thehcct.org Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM
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State lawmakers could hike neighborhood density
City of Meadowlakes As mentioned in last week’s column, the state legislature is in full session. As with the 2023 session and the previous three sessions before that, bills have been filed that would – to put it mildly – place a damper on single- family neighborhoods like Meadowlakes. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM
Reject public money for private schools
Reject public money for private schools
Dear Editor; The Texas Senate held a hearing on SB 2 on Tuesday, Jan. 28, regarding school vouchers. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM
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State agencies unpack weather, leaky wells impact
Capital Highlights Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging Texans affected by recent winter weather to report any property and agricultural damages to the Texas Division of Emergency Management’s portal: damage.tdem.texas.gov. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM
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Contending with the great smartphone dumb down
Has your intuition told you that something is very dissonant and disconnecting in our culture with respect to the proliferation of smartphones? If it has not, then you must either be a teenager with no framework of normalcy, or an adult smartphone addict with cultural amnesia. It smacked me in the face recently when I was out at the Llano River slab near Kingsland, looking for pretty rocks and enjoying the great outdoors. 01/31/2025 02:14 AM
LBCA hopes new website will draw members
LBCA hopes new website will draw members
The Lake Buchanan Communities Alliance (LBCA) is a collaboration of POA’s, small businesses, civic groups, and individuals in the Highland Lakes Area of Central Texas. Our combined membership represents the majority of residents around Lake Buchanan as well as members from Inks Lake, Lake LBJ and Lake Travis. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
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Sidestepping the sub-freezing temperatures
We escaped the nasty roads that those to our east experienced during the winter storm earlier this week, and interestingly the parts of Texas which are typically mild received significant amounts of snow. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
The Itsy-Bit arcade had its ribbon-cutting in Burnet on Jan. 17. Pictured, from left, are: David Bolen, Cassy Bolen, co-owner Miranda (Mandy) Lowry, Joel Lowry, co-owner Blake Lowry, Sharon Lowry, Michael Lowry. Contributed photos
New venue combines arcade nostalgia with modern fun
Nestled in the picturesque Hill Country of Texas, Burnet is renowned for its scenic landscapes and warm-hearted community. Amidst this tranquil backdrop, a new venture is set to electrify the town’s spirit with pixels, pinballs, and an explosion of family-friendly fun. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
AARP tax help coordinators set dates
AARP tax help coordinators set dates
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide provides in-person and virtual tax assistance to anyone, free of charge, with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income. Tax-Aide volunteers are located nationwide, and are trained and IRS-certified every year to make sure they know about and understand the latest changes and additions to the tax code. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM
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