Community dons green to support ‘Journey’
More than 200 people, including Burnet school students and
staff and local law enforcement and government officials, gathered and donned
green tee shirts Wednesday night in support of a program designed to help the
community’s young people who are tempted by or have become involved in illegal
drug use. Read more... |
New owners for Tea-Licious
Sam McLeon finally has found someone to buy his beloved
Tea-Licious restaurant and it looks as if he can rest easy with the knowledge
that it will be in good hands. Read more... |
Burnet County votes to contest water plan
The Burnet County Commissioners Court voted
last week to seek a contested case hearing before the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality on the Lower Colorado River Authority’s proposed new
Water Management Plan. Read more... |
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Nothern Burnet County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northern Burnet County until 3:45 PM as well as a significant weather advisory
for Northern Burnet and Northeastern Llano counties until 3:30PM.
National Weather Service Meteorologists say that a thunderstorm is rapidly developing five miles
northwest of Buchanan Dam and is moving northeast at 35 MPH. Hail, high
winds and heavy rain are expected with this storm.
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Sen. Fraser’s water bill up to Gov. Perry
Legislation authored by state Sen.
Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) that will allow Texas to meet its future water
needs was finally adopted by the Texas Senate on Monday. The bill is now on its
way to the Governor’s desk. Read more... |
ESD seeks funds for rainwater collection
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District directors
were asked Friday to help pay for a rainwater collection system for the Oakalla
and Briggs communities even though they are part of an Emergency Services
District that has received more than $312,000 in tax revenues the past three
years. Read more... |
2nd phase of US 281 bridge begins
Crews are in the process of drilling a 96-foot shaft for the
first of two piers for the southbound US 281 bridge, Texas Department of
Transportation officials said. Read more... |
Inmate found dead in cell
One of the suspects charged in the deaths of a Spicewood couple hanged himself in the Burnet County jail Saturday night, according to the Burnet County Sheriff's office.
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Texas employers add 33,100 jobs in April
AUSTIN — Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment
expanded by 33,100 jobs in April. Texas added 326,100 jobs from April 2012 to
April 2013. Read more... |
ESD 8 wants groundwater district to pay for rainwater collection system
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District directors
were asked Friday to help pay for a rainwater collection system for the Oakalla
and Briggs communities. Read more... |
