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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Burnet County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
New county office building at 110 CR 250
To move the tax office out of the courthouse for renovation, the county is weighing a site-built office building over another portable — but took no action pending the facilities master plan.
Wirtz Dam Bridge PEC Utility Re-Engineering
TxDOT will handle utility relocations using $10 million in federal funding, keeping the 2029 letting timeline on track and saving the county contractor costs.
Park Curfew and Boat Launch Access
Cottonwood Shores just updated its park rules to allow 24/7 boat launching and fishing at the Lakeview Drive dock. Night owls and early birds can now access the water whenever they want without worrying about curfews.
Police Chief Appointment
Horseshoe Bay finally has a new top cop after naming Paul Nelson as police chief following a months-long search. City council officially greenlit the appointment, wrapping up the extensive recruitment process.
CAMPO Regional Transportation Plan & Committee Appointments
CAPCOG and CAMPO presented a draft long-range transportation plan for Burnet County, outlining 80 proposed projects and gathering public input on road safety, capacity, and right-of-way preservation.
Affordable Housing Guidelines
Marble Falls just made it way harder to build affordable housing by forcing future projects to jump through City Council hoops and chip in for local services. If you're hoping to see more reasonably priced homes built around town, get ready for tougher rules and slower approvals.
Wastewater Treatment Plant
Marble Falls cut an odor control system and scaled back parts of its new wastewater plant to fight rising construction costs, while the city council threw in an extra $88,000. Thankfully, the project's timeline is safe and they are using existing backup cash instead of asking taxpayers for new money.
Park Improvements
Marble Falls just locked in a $750,000 state grant to revamp Westside Park. Expect construction soon on a brand-new inclusive playground, covered basketball courts, and upgraded walking trails.