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Burnet County commissioners pay respects to late sheriff

Burnet · Burnet

Burnet County commissioners pay respects to late sheriff

During their recent meeting, the Burnet County commissioners paid homage to the late William T. (W.T) Smith, the former county sheriff, longtime lawman and decorated U.S. Army Vietnam veteran who died May 5 at 84.Read Article

LCRA collects comments on quarry permit

Marble Falls · Marble Falls

LCRA collects comments on quarry permit

Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) representatives were on hand this week to record public comments related to the permit application of a proposed quarry on more than 700 acres near Hoover’s Valley Road and Inks Lake.Read Article

Granite Shoals judge swears in council members

Marble Falls · Marble Falls

Granite Shoals judge swears in council members

Four members of the Granite Shoals City Council were sworn in Tuesday at the council’s regular meeting, leaving the dais exactly where it was before. Mayor Ron Munos was sworn in for another term along with council members returning to their seats after the May 3 city election.Read Article

Summer is Here So It’s Time to Cool Down and Have Fun – Welcome To Flicks and Food

Summer is Here So Let’s Find a Way to Cool Down and Have Fun Summer is here, which calls for cooling down on the porch! Some cool white wines from Wedding Oak Winery should start us off nicely! The Chenin Blanc 2024 is a nice start with flavors of key limes, fresh rainwater and cool Granny smith apples. Need a little sweeter, the Muscat Blanc Sec 2024 with an elegant perfume of white flowers, such as lilies and jasmine with soft notes no…Burnet · Burnet Read Article

Construction of the Heraklion Waste Treatment Plant Is Moving Forward

Manuel Santos The Heraklion Waste Treatment Plant is currently under construction, with city officials, including Mayor Alexis Kalokairinos, inspecting progress in May. The post Construction of the Heraklion Waste Treatment Plant Is Moving Forward appeared first on Argophilia.Crete, Crete Region · Crete See the Story

EDC board hires new hotel construction inspector

The Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation board of directors recently hired one contractor to observe ongoing construction of the new Ophelia Hotel and Conference Center overlooking Lake Marble Falls. During its May 7 meeting, the EDC board hired Mike Ingalsbe to serve as the city representative and ensure “construction activities” at the 300 block of Buena Vista Drive conform to the city ordinance codes, also federal and state law.Marble Falls · Marble Falls Read Article

City breaks ground on wastewater facility

The city of Marble Falls has officially broken ground on its new water reclamation facility – the largest infrastructure project in the city’s history and the first step in the One Water Marble Falls initiative.Marble Falls · Marble Falls Read Article

Wirtz Dam tests floodgates

LCRA tested six new floodgates at Wirtz Dam on Wednesday, May 7. The floodgates were opened one at a time with a siren at the dam sounding before each opening.Marble Falls · Marble Falls Read Article

Z Modular Begins Leasing 264-Unit Multifamily Project in Marble Falls, Texas

MARBLE FALLS, TEXAS — Z Modular, a division of Zekelman Industries, has begun leasing at FLATZ 830, a 264-unit multifamily project in Marble Falls, roughly 50 miles northwest of Austin. Units come in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, multi-sport simulator, pet park, coworking lounge, private conference room and complimentary coffee bar. Rents start at approxim…Marble Falls · Marble Falls Read Article

2025 rodeos in the Highland Lakes - 101 Highland Lakes

It’s rodeo season in the Highland Lakes. The Western tradition has a tight grip on the Texas Hill Country with its bulls, barrels, bravado, and boss horsemanship. Whether it’s your first rodeo or you’re an old hand, make sure to grab a seat for at least one of the following rodeos in 2025: BURNET COUNTY RODEO WHEN: May 9-10 at 7 p.m. WHERE: Burnet County Fairgrounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Drive in Burnet WHAT: The 59th annual event opens rodeo se…Burnet · Burnet Read Article

Take Flight in a Seaplane

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to fly and dock a seaplane? Plane & Pilot associate editor Cayla McLeod recently had the chance to experience float flying for the first time with C3 Air at Inks Lake in Burnet, Texas. The post Take Flight in a Seaplane appeared first on Plane & Pilot Magazine.Burnet · Burnet Read Article