Not Sissies Rise From Freezing Newsroom Patch
The Burnet County Bulletin team faced 21 degree rooms and frozen water as heating failed for three weeks. Staff worked at 40 degree temperatures while layout and photo processing suffered. A diesel heater finally arrived at 4 p.m. from Hoover Builders easing the chill.
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Burnet County
Bertram Court Discusses Constable Elect Jerry Alston
At the November 8 meeting, Constable Elect for Precinct 3 Jerry Alston proposed duties and a potential $40 salary. The Commissioners considered his offer to aid in serving papers and other tasks, noting citizen needs in Bertram and his precinct.
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Why The Cruel Hoax Over PEC Bills Raises Questions
Marble Falls steering committee members heard PEC general counsel A W Moursund call lowering electric bills a cruel hoax during a Nov 25 fact finding. Dan Derrick and Bill Bray, committee co chairs, appeared to agree as questions about Pedernales Electric Cooperative and LCRA surcharges were debated.
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Marble Falls
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Gas price talk at Marble Falls meeting yields futility view
Walter Wendlandt and other experts told PEC and LoVaca officials that forcing gas sales or lowering rates is unlikely to cut bills. They warned any action could trigger litigation and higher political risk, urging exploration of alternate fuels and conservation.
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Derrick
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Murray
Supreme Court
Bullock Announces Belton Office Tax Collections
Comptroller Bob Bullock said the Belton Enforcement Office collected 96305 in taxes for September and October. Audits yielded 26886 in additional state taxes. Belton-area taxpayers pay taxes to both Belton and Austin. The 36 district offices reported 9777919 in total two month collections.
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