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Library program inspires children with music, dance
The Bertram Library was the site of a great musical adventure this past week with Mr. Symon (Symon Hajjar) of Hot Toast Music Company making an appearance to the delight of many youngsters.He led the big crowd of kiddos in a whole lot of music and dance and was definitely one of the big summer hits.Through thoughtful lyrics and catchy melodies, Mr. Symon explores the world around and the world…
Process underway to set 2024-25 property tax rates
The process that determines the amount of taxes property owners will owe for this year begins Thursday, July 25, when local central appraisal districts send out certified appraisal numbers to all taxing entities in Burnet and Llano counties. Those entities, including cities, school districts, and counties, must submit their budgets,...
Liberty Hill ISD student enrollment projected to double over next decade
Student enrollment is projected to grow across all district campuses over the next 10 years. (Chloe Young/Community Impact) Student enrollment in Liberty Hill ISD—which currently sits around 9,000—has nearly doubled over the past five school years and is expected to keep climbing throughout the next decade. A recent...
Burnet County Jail bookings for July 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of July 19-25, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Divers off Texas coast lost at sea for 36 hours, rescued by Coast Guard
MATAGORDA, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Two divers were rescued after being lost at sea for over 36 hours off the Texas coast. On Wednesday afternoon, Sector Corpus Christi watch standers received word that the two divers were last seen on the surface of “unfavorable weather conditions,” the Coast Guard announced. The divers were not seen again […]
Where's my $750 FEMA check? ABC13 asking questions weeks after Beryl
Where's my check, FEMA?You are not alone if you are waiting for your $750 FEMA Disaster Assistance check.Unfortunately, FEMA officials told ABC13 they were aware of the delays but couldn't say when people would receive their $750.FEMA representatives said each application must be reviewed individually, and there is no set time for the agency to approve or deny it.Officials said they would contact applicants by mail, e-mail, or text to let them know if they were approved, so keep looking for that correspondence from FEMA.PREVIOUS STORY: Residents of 15 southeast Texas counties can now apply for federal Beryl aidYou can...
Texas Retailers Included In Boar’s Head Huge Deli Meats Recall
Boar's Head Provisions Co., Inc., a Jarratt, Va., establishment, is recalling all liverwurst product produced by the establishment that is currently available in commerce because it may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The company is also...
Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
"Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues.
This Texas solar panel recycling plant is powered by secondhand panels
Solar panel recycling company SolarCycle is using secondhand solar panels to power its panel recycling plant in Texas. SolarCycle has installed a 500 kW solar array made of reused panels at its recycling facility in Odessa, Texas, which can provide around half of the electricity the plant uses. The array...
West Nile Virus detected in mosquito sample at Lakewood Park in Leander
LEANDER, Texas — A mosquito trap in Leander tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to Williamson County and Cities Health District’s (WCCHD). The sample was taken from Lakewood Park, located at 2040 Artesian Springs Crossing. The positive result came back Thursday. ALSO | Four injured in N...
Police in Texas Try to Arrest Librarian for Civil Rights Book
Shocking: Texas Librarian Faces Arrest for Checking Out Toni Morrison Book. It really has to suck some days to be a cop. Imagine showing up for your shift one day, ready to arrest murderers and pedophiles, and your superior officer informs you that your assignment for the day is to go investigate and arrest a librarian for loaning out a book about civil rights.
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