Pedernales Electric Cooperative Meeting Lacks Drama
Monday's PEC membership gathering passed peacefully as customers debated high bills and the La Vaca Coastal States issue. Joe Shields received no nomination amid calls for action while lawmakers and the governor remained largely unresponsive to prepaid tax concerns and potential legislative remedies.
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Walter Richter
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Rumblings of Petition to Oust Sheriff Faced by Local Officials
The paper notes rumors of a petition urging the sheriff's resignation led by defeated candidate Cecil Rhoades and ex deputy Frank Hines. It critiques the firings as unfortunate and warns against threats to silence opinions, while denying proven wrongdoing and urging restraint amid a power struggle in the department.
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Frank Hines
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Letter to editor questions Burnet Sheriff shakeup
A Burnet County resident asserts Sheriff Riddell pressured deputies and hints at firing deputy Weldon Buck. He alleges threats, concerns about loyalty, and asks voters for answers while denying plans to work for either candidate again.
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City to fund new marshal position amid budget debate
Bertram offers $745 monthly while Hines volunteers his car and Kindred adds a $500 radio set and other gear. Deputies are scarce with one off Mondays and Tuesdays, prompting discussion of a city marshal to provide constant coverage. Pledges total about $200 monthly with potential $400 more short term. revenue sharing funds and fines are proposed options. Odiorne suggests a 3 to 6 month trial funded by city with uncertain investments.
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Bertram considers city police officer and hours debate
Burnet officials discussed adding a city law officer in a Monday meeting. They weighed costs against need and favored night hours to protect homes and schoolchildren, praising Deputy Hines for his work and the impact on burglaries.
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