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<p align="right"><b>Photo by James Walker</b></p> Leoma Crook, right, is a former student at the Mount Blanc School attending Monday’s dedication ceremonies for a new Texas Historical Marker commemorating the school. Crook provided the funding for the marker. At left is Carole Goble, vice chairman of the Burnet County Historical Commission and in the center is Carolyn Cross, who wrote the application for the marker.</p> Mount Blanc Recognized
Texas schoolhouse gets historical marker
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Burnet finances in good shape
The City of Burnet’s financial condition is healthy, but its larger neighbor to the south is struggling. That was the report from Burnet city manager Michael Steele and Marble Falls mayor George R...
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Council awards contracts for city repairs
The Burnet city council has awarded engineering and surveying contracts for repairs to some of the city’s water and sewer lines and construction of water tanks. The city is seeking grants or zero ...
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GOP runoff details reviewed
The Republican Party Primary Runoff Election for Burnet County District Clerk will be held Tuesday, April 13, and Burnet County Elections Administrator Barbara Agnew reminds voters that if they ar...
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Rubber Duckies for literacy now on sale
Tickets are on sale now for the 6th annual Rubber Ducky Race for Literacy on Hamilton Creek in Burnet. The race that benefits Literacy Highland Lakes will be held at Hamilton Creek Park Saturday, ...
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Ex-dispatcher charged with arson
A 34-year-old former Burnet sheriff’s office dispatcher has been charged with first degree felony arson for allegedly burning down her ex-boyfriend’s home, according to District Attorney Sam Oatma...
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HSB shelves street upgrade plan
by Geoff West
Highland Lakes Newspapers
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The Horseshoe Bay City Council unanimously approved Mayor Bob Lambert’s recommendation to shelve its controversial street upgrade policy Tuesday during a standing-room-only council meeting. The co...
Broadband goes wireless: Project to feature new technologies
Llano’s broadband project will not only revolutionize how the city logs online, it will change how many of the nation’s cities log on, Internet service provider representatives say. Zeecon Wireles...
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City OKs improvements, ‘hanger homes’ at airport
The Llano City Council on Monday unanimously agreed to collaborate with the Airport Advisory Committee on its plan to encourage the development of a number of homes at the Llano Municipal Airport,...
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Area churches donate to Haiti
Buckets containing black beans and peanut butter are leaving the Hill Country and are on their way to Haiti as part of a nationwide initiative by Southern Baptist Convention churches. Granite Moun...
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KWSC nears chlorine scrubber purchase
The Kingsland Water Supply Corporation board of directors reported on Tuesday that the corporation will soon own a 6,500-pound, 8-foot tall chlorine scrubber for its new water treatment plant. The...
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Kingsland chamber needs Easter donations
The annual Easter Egg Hunt is coming up, and the Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce is asking for donations to help cover the costs of the eggs and the Easter Bunny. The hunt will be on Sat...
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Tow to host game event
Members of the Tow community are hosting a game event at the Tow Community Center, located on RR 2241, this Thursday. Admission is free, and the event will be from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Debbie Alexande...
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