Lakehills
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Water flow on Medina River giving hope to residents near Medina Lake
LAKEHILLS, TEXAS - "Fishing's not fun, there's no swimming, trees are everywhere. The lakes down low. We want our lake back," says Lakehills resident Brendon Carroll. For residents near Medina Lake, it's been a tough five-year stretch. Very little rain over the Medina Lake recharge basin, and virtually no water flow on the Medina River. But after the recent rain, a sign of hope.
Commissioners vote on new salaries for county employees
New 2024-25 salary increases totaling $74,521, for elected officials were approved at the July 11 Commissioner’s Court regular meeting.The new changes include salaries, benefits and cost-of-living adjustments (COLA).County Justices of the Peace (JPs) from each precinct previously requested an increase from their current annual salary of $41,883 to $50,000.Commissioner Jack Moseley motioned to increase the JP’s salary to 8% plus an additional $3,000, bringing the proposed salary to $48,234.The motion was not seconded, causing the motion to fail.Commissioner Jody Rutherford motioned to increase the JP’s salary as proposed at their last meeting, 8% to $45,234, which passed with a vote ...
IN-HOUSE FOG SEAL – July 29 thru August 9
In-House FOG seal maintenance will begin July 29th. Please refrain from parking your vehicles on the street during prep days. No parking on the treatment side of the street for 24 hours to allow for proper cure time. In-House FOG seal maintenance will begin July 29th. Please refrain from parking...
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