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Runoff early voting May 20-24
Runoff early voting May 20-24 From Staff Reports Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Body 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. to 7...
Lake Buchanan sees major rain gains
As of Tuesday, May 14, Lake Buchanan has risen over 8 feet since April 30, the biggest month-to-month increase for the Highland Lakes reservoir since 2007. It has gained 123,741 acre-feet of water in that timeframe, more than the combined storage capacity of lakes LBJ and Marble Falls, which is 121,538 acre-feet.
Local Ascension medical facilities back online after cyberattack
Ascension Seton medical offices in the Highland Lakes are back online as of Thursday, May 16, following a ransomware attack on May 8 that took down the medical system’s computers nationwide. Ransomware is malicious software or malware that encrypts computer systems until a ransom is paid to release the...
Marble Falls freshmen read original books to Colt students
Thirty original books written, illustrated, and designed by Marble Falls High School ninth-grade honors students were read aloud to groups of first- and second-graders at Colt Elementary School on Tuesday, May 14. The cross-campus reading day was the culmination of three weeks of work. The high school students recorded podcasts...
Granite Shoals flushing system of discolored—but safe—water
Granite Shoals residents might have discolored water coming from their faucets due to a major waterline break on May 5. The city repaired the break, and utilities staff will be flushing water lines on Thursday and Friday, May 16 and 17, to clear the discoloration. Residents might experience temporary low...
Mrs. Baird’s heirs selling family ranch with live creek for $12.95M
BLANCO COUNTY, Texas – The family who founded Mrs. Baird’s is selling a dream ranch that offers privacy and a live creek to enjoy all nature has to offer in the Hill Country. The Baird Miller Creek Ranch, which sits on more than 761 acres, has been managed...
Marble Falls city councilors sworn in
Former Mayor Richard Westerman is officially back on the Marble Falls City Council after being sworn in as the Place 5 councilor on May 14. Incumbents Griff Morris and Lauren Haltom, who ran unopposed for their seats, also took oaths of offices during the Tuesday special meeting of the council.
UIL baseball playoffs: Rouse takes Game 1 in Class 5A regional quarterfinal series vs. Cedar Park
Gavin Silva threw a two-hit shutout with a jaw-dropping 13 strikeouts and Nathan Miller belted a crucial RBI double as Rouse defeated District 25-5A rival Cedar Park 3-0 in Game 1 of a regional quarterfinal series Thursday at Lago Vista High School. Silva gave up a double to the first...
Horseshoe Bay gets first big check to expand broadband
The city of Horseshoe Bay received a big boost to its broadband service on Tuesday, May 14. Llano County presented city officials with a ceremonial check for $550,000, the first payment of a $1 million interlocal agreement between the county and city to expand internet access for Horseshoe Bay residents.
Granite Shoals inks new contract with Humane Society
The Granite Shoals City Council signed off on a new $40,000 contract with the Hill Country Humane Society on Tuesday, May 14. The city and animal rescue were negotiating a new contract in December 2023 when talk of killing feral cats caused a rift between the two. When the 2023...
Annual street festival set for Saturday night
The Whimsy and Wonder festival is Saturday from 6-10 p.m. in downtown Liberty Hill – a fun-filled event that will consist of interactive art and musical experiences, as well as plenty of food, drinks and fun for the entire family. “There’s a lot of action, a lot of activity...
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