Dakota Morrissiey

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Staff Writer at The Highland Lakes Hill Country Picayune

I like to play games, do cool stuff, and eat. Sometimes all three meet, and I find pure happiness.

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Gas leak displaces apartment complex residents, many of them elderly

6 days ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The Hill Country Villas apartment complex in Marble Falls was evacuated early Friday morning after a vehicle crashed into an exposed gas meter, causing a major leak. Dozens of residents, mostly elderly, were displaced. The accident happened around 4:30 a.m. April 18, according to Marble Falls Fire Rescue Incident Commander Jordan Thomas.
City/school elections guide

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

Highland Lakes city and school elections are rapidly approaching, and several big decisions are on the ballot. Early voting runs April 22-29. Election Day is May 3.
F1 boat races coming to Marble Falls

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

Marble Falls will host a Formula 1 Powerboat Championship series event this summer at Lakeside Park. The Battle on the Colorado will pit high-powered F1 watercraft and their world-class drivers against one another on Lake Marble Falls. This might sound familiar, but it is not LakeFest 2.0.The F1 boat races take place Aug. 1-3. Details are taking shape, but general admission will be free for spectators on Aug. 1 and Aug. 2-3 will be ticketed.
Property appraisals out; one month to protest

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The central appraisal districts in Burnet and Llano counties sent out notices of preliminary property values to residents Tuesday, April 15. Property owners have 30 days to issue a protest if they don’t think the numbers add up. The property value appraisal protest process is a critical right of Texas taxpayers, and understanding the steps involved could determine whether or not you spend thousands more in taxes every year.
Highland Lakes Crisis Network changes name, expands mission

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

Homegrown charity Highland Lakes Crisis Network is now Ark of Highland Lakes. The coalition of community leaders, churches, and nonprofits will continue to provide the same aid and services to residents in need while expanding its reach and mission. Ark of Highland Lakes unveiled its new name and plans during an announcement party April 11 at the site of its future headquarters, a 211-acre ranch at 582 FM 1855 in north Marble Falls called Valley View.
Llano Regional Hospital admin resigns

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

The newly formed Llano Regional Hospital is searching for a chief administrator following the recent resignation of CEO Hatch Smith Jr., who has accepted another job. The Llano County Hospital Authority Board will oversee the facility’s management until an interim or full-time replacement is picked, which should be in the near future. “We’ve already got a short list (of potential replacements) that we’re working with,” board President Pat McDowell told DailyTrib.com.
MFISD to voters: Bond will not increase property tax rate

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

During the May 3 election, Marble Falls Independent School District voters will decide whether or not to approve a $172.2 million bond for major fixes and improvements to schools in their community. The bond package will not increase property tax rates for district property owners, officials said. The challenge is helping voters understand how and why that is possible in the complex world of Texas tax laws.
LCRA steps up for Steps Forward Day

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

Dozens of Lower Colorado River Authority employees dedicated their time to community projects across the Highland Lakes on Friday, April 11 for the authority’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. Marble Falls, Kingsland, Horseshoe Bay, and Buchanan Dam were among the 35 communities that LCRA staff served this year. “We started Steps Forward Day 10 years ago as a way to give back to Texas communities,” LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson said in a Friday media release.
Burnet County grounds spaceport talks

1 week ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

A lack of public support and concerns from northeast Burnet County residents stalled discussion of forming the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation in conjunction with Williamson County. The Burnet County Commissioners Court took no action on forming the spaceport during its latest meeting on Tuesday, April 8, and, given community opposition, has no plans to do so in the near future.
Granite Shoals deer harvesting program takes shape

2 weeks ago | dailytrib.com | Dakota Morrissiey

Granite Shoals is just over five months from reigniting its white-tailed deer harvesting program after a five-year hiatus. The lakeside city has spent the last two years rebuilding its Wildlife Advisory Committee, conducting deer population surveys, and collaborating with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in preparation for tackling its swollen deer population.