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Burnet County · issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burnet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Burnet just approved a yearly 3% rate hike on your water, sewer, and electric bills starting this October and lasting until 2031 to pay for fixing up local infrastructure. Expect your monthly utility bills to slowly creep up every year for the next several years.
Burnet County and Marble Falls have officially put a lid on outdoor burning because the fire risk is way too high right now. Skip the backyard fire pits and brush piles for a while to keep the community safe and avoid getting slapped with a fine.
Burnet residents are picking up the pieces after recent floods wiped out homes, sparking a push for better city infrastructure and smarter flood policies. It’s a wake-up call that our current defenses aren't cutting it and need a serious upgrade to keep our neighborhoods safe.
Burnet County flood victims are getting hit with code violation fines while they're still trying to rebuild their homes. It’s a frustrating clash between city bureaucracy and people just trying to get back on their feet after a disaster.
Burnet County just got moved into U.S. District 11, meaning you've got a new representative in Congress. It’s time to get familiar with who’s actually fighting for our local needs in D.C. now.
Burnet County and city officials are pushing back against a state-planned power line project that threatens to cut through local land. It’s a classic battle over who gets to decide how our community looks and grows.
Burnet County is fighting a new power line project that threatens to clutter our local views and potentially drag down property values. It’s a major standoff that could set a precedent for how utility companies build in our neighborhoods.
A historic bridge in Burnet County was wiped out by recent floods, leaving locals facing major detours. It’s going to be a long, pricey road to get things back to normal.
The Texas Eclipse Festival in Burnet was shut down mid-event due to incoming severe weather. If you had plans to go, stay home and keep an eye on your local weather alerts.
Public notices are basically the city's way of giving you a heads-up on upcoming projects or legal changes. Checking these keeps you from being blindsided by new local rules or development plans.
Burnet County just declared itself a 'Second Amendment sanctuary' to push back against potential federal gun laws. It’s mostly a symbolic move, but it sends a clear message about where local officials stand on your right to bear arms.
A legal battle to block a new city from forming in Burnet County just hit a dead end, giving the green light for the municipality to officially move forward. This clears the way for local residents to start setting up their own city government and services.