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IRS spotlight ushers in notice of taxes, fed funds

1 month ago | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Mark Bentley, Mayor of Meadowlakes Mark Bentley, Mayor of Meadowlakes City of MeadowlakesThe street sweepers in New Orleans must be busy this morning as Mardi Gras has come and gone. The 40-day Lenten season has begun. Itâ€™s a season for self-reflection, sacrifice, almsgiving, and repentance to the extent that it is observed by many of the Christian denominations.For me, it is the day that I am set to go under the knife for the first time since 197...
Meadowlakes welcomes appointment with construction background

1 month ago | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image The graph below shows the increased state spending from 20 years ago (year-over-year increases averaged 4.8%). Contributed chart The graph below shows the increased state spending from 20 years ago (year-over-year increases averaged 4.8%). Contributed chart Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image City of MeadowlakesAt last night’s (Feb.
State lawmakers could hike neighborhood density

2 months ago | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

City of MeadowlakesAs mentioned in last week’s column, the state legislature is in full session. As with the 2023 session and the previous three sessions before that, bills have been filed that would – to put it mildly – place a damper on single- family neighborhoods like Meadowlakes. One example is HB 878 introduced by Rep. Cody Vasut of Angleton (pop. 20,000). Rep. Vasut’s district also includes such cities as West Columbia (pop. 3,600), Lake Jackson (pop. 28,000), Freeport (pop. 10,000), Danbury (pop.
Discussion of Saba Capital Attack on Seven Investment Trusts and Implications for Shareholders

Jan 15, 2025 | sharesoc.org | Mark Bentley

Date: 24th January 2025Time: 1pmFormat: WebinarWebinar Description: US hedge fund Saba Capital has recently requisitioned general meetings at seven investment trusts: Baillie Gifford US Growth Trust (USA); Edinburgh Worldwide (EWI); Keystone Positive Change (KPC); Henderson Opportunities Trust (HOT); European Smaller Companies Trust (ESCT); CQS Natural Resources Growth & Income (CYN); and Herald Investment Trust (HRI).
At a crossroads: Nuclear, electric and fossil fuel energy sources

Sep 30, 2024 | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image City of MeadowlakesThe possible deal be - tween Microsoft and Con - stellation Energy is one step toward reducing CO2 emissions. Microsoft is searching for power for their AI am - bitions. Unit 1 Reactor, which was shut down five years ago, would be reac - tivated by 2028 depending on Nuclear Regulatory Commission approval. In addition, Microsoft would purchase carbon-free electrical energy to… Premium Content is available to subscribers only.
Navigating the maze of obtaining voter ID

Sep 2, 2024 | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image City of MeadowlakesIn just 54 days, on Oct. 21, early voting be- gins in Texas. Two weeks prior to that, Oct. 7, will be the final day to obtain a voter registration, if you do not already have one for the county in which you reside.
Burnet County name founding piques interest

Aug 22, 2024 | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image City of MeadowlakesMost of us have been living in Burnet County for a number of years. But who was the county named after?David Gouverneur Burnet was born in Newark, New Jersey in 1788. He was the 14th child of William Burnet and the third of his second wife, Gertrude Rutgers Burnet.David was orphaned at an early age and raised by his older half-brothers.
Meadowlakes pool closes for season, Lifelong Learning next

Aug 15, 2024 | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image Alt Text for Image City of MeadowlakesAs the city of Meadowlakes announced earlier this week, the swimming pool will close for the remainder of the season.Last week, swimmers reported that gunite chunks were flaking off the pool leaving sharp fragments on the bottom and sides that could potentially be a danger to swimmers.The City Manager reported before the start of the swimming pool opening that the condition merâ€¦ Premium Content is...
Builder selected in community center project

Jul 18, 2024 | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

Subhead Mayorâ€™s CornerCity of Meadowlakes There were three interesting items on the Meadowlakes City Council meeting agenda (July 16).A topic discussed was the selection of the construction manager at risk (CMAR) for the Meadowlakes Community Center and associated projects.The council spoke frankly about the merits of each contractor and the qualifications each brought to the table. In the end, Nash Builders was selected.The decisionâ€¦
Unraveling the complex Webworm Co-op's functions

Jul 11, 2024 | highlandernews.com | Mark Bentley

During peak infestations webworms can become fatal to trees, so Meadowlakes monitors and supports a robust program to keep them away. Contributed photo During peak infestations webworms can become fatal to trees, so Meadowlakes monitors and supports a robust program to keep them away.