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... |
Contested TCEQ hearing sought on water plan
The Burnet
County Commissioners Court has voted 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.
The commission directed attorney Cindy Smiley to take the
necessary legal steps to seek official standing status with TCEQ in the matter
of the new Water Management Plan and to request a hearing.
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Not much rain, but we’ll take it
After a low pressure system moved in from Mexico overnight, the Highland Lakesreceived just under an inch of precious rainfall.
The Lower Colorado River Authority reported rainfall totals
Wednesday as follows:
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Castleberry residents oppose permit parking; signs okay
A three-part city ordinance drafted by Bertram officials to ease traffic concerns for residents in the Castleberry Court subdivision received overwhelming disapproval Tuesday from homeowners who attended the city’s regular council meeting.
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Hill Country Fellowship church to hold note-burning ceremony Sunday
The Hill Country Fellowship church will hold a note-burning
celebration Sunday. Read more... |