Enjoy all your local news and sports for less than 7¢ per day Home » Community » Howdy-Roo chili cook-off is May 2-3 and other online content are copyrighted property of Victory Media Reproduction in part or in whole is prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" 400 Services (2) 900 Rentals (1) Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals hosts beefy High School BBQ championship  Granite Shoals police made a traffic stop Jan Authorities arrested a suspected illegal alien on firearm and drug charges A suspected illegal alien faces drugs and firearm charges following a traffic stop at a grocery store parking lot in Granite Shoals The agency stopped the suspect using two marked units and two unmarked units in the parking lot of the Supermarket “This was part of an investigation that we were working out,” Granite Shoals Police Chief John Ortis said (Chad) Taliaferro Tuesday morning to assist patrol with the stop.” who police described as maintaining a residence in Granite Shoals was charged with manufacture and delivery of a controlled substance (4-200 grams) and unlawful carrying of a weapon as well as an U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer “Once officers made the stop on the individual of cocaine and a pistol in the truck,” Ortis added. A heavy procession of commuters witnessed the stop due to time and location on the main thoroughfare of the community “That's where we activated our traffic stop “It was coincidental as far as the location of the stop “People are blowing this out of proportion like no other That's why we had to put a press release out,” Ortis told The Highlander “I've had two individuals come up to me and ask me questions Granite Shoals agency officials posted a statement on their social media page after receiving a number of inquiries about whether an “ICE raid” had occurred at the scene “A significant police presence was observed due to an ongoing investigation that led to charges related to narcotics and illegal weapons offenses,” according to the agency's social media statement “To our knowledge there has been no ICE activity in Granite Shoals today (Jan “However it is it important to note that the police department may not always receive prior notification of operations conduced by federal state Agency concerns included potential violent interactions with officers and residents “The grocery store predominantly serves the Hispanic community,” Ortis said “What you're having is the Hispanics in Granite Shoals are thinking that law enforcement – they automatically think – that we're ICE and we're here to take people out of their homes “It puts a panic of fear in individuals who are afraid of potentially going to jail Ortis confirmed that once the suspect was taken to the Burnet County Jail he was classified as an ICE detainee have a great relationship with our community All of our officers are approachable,” he said “Our number one goal is to keep our community free of drugs free of illegal activity … to keep our community safe, “We will take you to jail and prosecute you to the fullest extent we can “Our mission and goals is to ensure we have safe communities for all of our citizens.” Alvarado-Gonzalez remained in the jail on a $50,000 surety bond for the drug charge and a $2,500 bond for the weapon charge The detainer specified Austin ICE as the federal agency in charge of the suspects potential deportation outcome © 2025 The Highlander | Marble Falls newspaper This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Howdy-Roo heads to Granite Shoals If the event goes well in it’s new location you can sure as bet it will never come back to Marble falls There would be no reason to and the park system is no longer a good place for many of the older events anyways when you can’t have fun in the city park because of heavy-handed restrictions people stop going and events die Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals mayor has challenger Home » Community » Circus coming to Granite Shoals Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Harvesting on the horizon as Granite Shoals deer population booms Granite Shoals Wildlife Committee contacted my non profit Texas Crossbow Hunters Club concerning this issue and we were willing to help carefully thin the population but the amount of red tape they continued to add to our project but if we could sit down together and discuss what needs to be done and have a good plan that would please a majority Our hunting club has a team of the best crossbow hunters/shooters that exists in the world We have been doing wild boar removal for a large ranch with a childrens home for 13 years and everyone continues to be happy as there have never been any type of issues with our work It consists of 98% retired folks who have done this most of their lives Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals deer harvesting program takes shape Home » Government » No Granite Shoals fireworks; Burnet County prohibits ‘skyrockets’ Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Arrest by Granite Shoals police sparks fears of ICE activity Why should there be FEAR that ICE would be here doing their job?! So Burnet County has become a sanctuary county Granite Shoals arrested the guy and he wasn’t given sanctuary: so how is the whole county now a “sanctuary county” Perhaps the point is don’t manufacture or deliver a controlled substance – regardless of your citizenship status Maybe it also isn’t a good idea to unlawfully carry a weapon while possessing or delivering a controlled substance Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals to hold deer harvesting town hall Home » Community » No fireworks for Granitefest but still plenty to do at bigger-than-ever event Home » Government » Burnet County » Granite Shoals judge to fill JP role Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals street paving ahead Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals codifies protections for native plants Home » Obituaries » Calvin A Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Fishing pier tops list of upgrades to Lakeview Park in Granite Shoals Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals hosting High School BBQ Championship in April 2025 Armstrong Williams takes on the news of the week and asks the questions you want answered. 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Tanker rolls over and catches fire after propane leak in Georgetownby Isabella Bass Texas — The Georgetown hazmat unit was called to assist with a tanker rollover in Granite Shoals early on Tuesday The tanker was reportedly on fire and leaking propane crews made the decision to cool off the tanker and allow the propane to safely burn off ALSO:Lakeway woman arrested in case of her "soon-to-be" adopted child's death The Georgetown Fire Department expressed their gratitude towards the responding teams for their dedication to keeping the Georgetown community and nearby communities safe Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Waste Management explains rate rise to Granite Shoals council A comment about increases with Waste Management…which IS NOT my service… my trash service goes up every 3rd quarter and has for almost 2 and a half years… I wish I could find something cheaper for seniors Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals boat ramp fees go digital Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granitefest is back and bigger in 2025 Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » City Manager Novo inks $158K contract with Granite Shoals Premium Content is available to subscribers only. Please login here to access content or go here to purchase a subscription Highland Lakes CASI Chili Pod has sponsorships available for the 53rd Annual Howdy Roo cookoff the event will be held at Quarry Park in Granite Shoals Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Meet Granite Shoals’ new money man Contributed photo Granite Shoals Police Officer Cory Jones (left) greeted fellow Officer Dustin Schuetz at the airport in Austin Chad Taliaferro (center) was among officers who welcomed him home Members of Granite Shoals Police Department welcome U.S Army Guards - man Cory Jones back home in October Granite Shoals Police Chief John Ortis holds little Kennedi as Cory and Karen Jones embrace at the airport in Austin Fellow peace officers greeted Granite Shoals Police Officer and U.S Army Guardsman Cory Jones in October upon his return from deployment Contributed photos Granite Shoals Police Chief John Ortis led the way to help Offi - cer Cory Jones (back ground center) feel welcome af- ter being deployed in Germa- ny for 10 months National Guardsman and GSPD Of- ficer Cory Jones became re-ac- quainted with his daughter Army guardsman and Granite Shoals police officer expressed surprise and appreciation after he was picked up at the airport in Austin Home » Government » Election News » How Home » Weather and Environment » Burn bans back after planned fires go wild Home » Obituaries » Janet Lou Fleet Neal of Granite Shoals passed away Aug Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » What would it take to fix Granite Shoals’ water system Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals puts controversial finances to rest Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Radio Hall of Famer Ed Chandler dies at 74 Home » Government » TxDOT » Have your say on Wirtz Dam Bridge It will allow those who live in CWS or HSB a better route when needing to go north of the lake GS residents heading south can avoid the 281 crossing as well I have been a resident of Granite Shoals for 17 years and looking forward to the building of this bridge!! The traffic in Marble Falls and especially the intersections and the bridge has been getting very heavy This will be an amazing way to get trucks cars and trailers from 1431 to 2147 without going through Marble falls Thank you for bringing this to fruition!!! It’s about time that an alternative route around Marble Falls If you live in the Smithwick area you have to drive all the way to Marble Falls to cross the river Doesn’t seem like a big deal to have to drive a few extra miles from Horseshoe Bay to cross the river when you are probably driving to Marble Falls anyway and vice versa Not really noticing massive congestion on the current bridge rerouting semi traffic to small under maintained 2 lane roads and routes That a formula for large future taxpayer expense Seems more prudent to use the funding to enlarge the existing bridge on 281 to accomodate and bridge the area mentioned above in the higher growth areas coming from the east which will use the 281 Bridge unless one closer is built I do believe historically there use to be a river crossing or an old damn in that area downriver and a much better place to consider Does the public have access to an impact study I agree to installing the new bridge below theHwy 281 bridge Home » News » News By Town » Sunrise Beach » Fire at old T-Mart under investigation in Sunrise Beach Village Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Help spot stray cats in Granite Shoals Good luck stopping nature’s course with a trap and release program Y’all are delusional if you think that will work Want to do something good for the environment and all the birds reptiles and small mammals killed by these feral felines Home » News » Ground rules for July 4 fireworks and where to buy them Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals’ Novo gets permanent job Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals lifts boil water notice Home » Government » 2024-25 property tax rates GRANITE SHOALS — City leaders in Granite Shoals are facing intense scrutiny after audio recordings were shared suggesting euthanizing the community's feral cat population The comments were made at a Wildlife Advisory Committee meeting in November leading to the Hill Country Humane Society terminating its relationship with the city Granite Shoals is a community with around 5,000 full-time residents An audio recording from last month's meeting revealed comments from the members alluding to euthanizing "as many and as quickly as possible." James Tiemann is a former resident of Granite Shoals and runs a trap-neuter-return or TNR program called Lionheart TNR but I only made it to about 30 minutes before I had to turn it off That was about when they were saying how can we get a big cage together and maybe poison 50 all at once," said Tiemann "You just can't talk like that in a public meeting." He says there are humane ways to help with the growing cat community which he estimates is nearing 8 or 900 at this point and have the community start spay and neuter their cats you can actually get a control on this and it makes a big difference,' said Tiemann Humane options are what nearby community members like Steve Courtney want to see Courtney lives about 15 miles away from Granite Shoals but regularly walks his dog on the trails basically I'm not for euthanasia in any form if it can be avoided," said Courtney the Hill Country Humane Society announced it would no longer provide services to granite shoals after hearing the comments saying it reveals blatantly illegal and unethical behavior The full letter statement can be read below: ALSO|Over 2 million lights dazzle an Austin holiday tradition Mayor Munos responded saying the city council does not support or agree with the statements or opinions expressed by some members of the committee Here is the full statement from December 21: would like to issue a press release regarding recent events that have occurred in our community I would like to express my gratitude to all the members of the community who attended the special City Council meeting that was held on Tuesday Members of the City Council and I would like to reiterate that the input from everyone in attendance was much appreciated and the information received was very valuable Members of the City Council and I have reviewed the input and information provided by everyone who spoke at the meeting We will rely on this information to make decisions on how to move forward with addressing the various issues we are tasked with resolving Members of the City Council and I do not support or agree with the statements or opinions expressed by some members of the Wildlife Advisory Committee and our City Manager that occurred in recent meetings regarding possible methods to manage feral cats in our community One of the most pressing issues at hand is to renew the City of Granite Shoals’ relationship with the Hill Country Humane Society Mark Morren (Chairman of the City of Granite Shoals Ethics Review Commission) Police Captain Chad Taliaferro and I met with the board of directors from the Hill Country Humane Society today on 12/20/2023 Our primary goal during this meeting was to renew our relationship with the Hill Country Humane Society The board of directors from the Hill Country Humane Society made several recommendations and provided guidance regarding several issues they would like addressed prior to their organization and the City of Granite Shoals moving forward with renewing the relationship between our two organizations Ethics Commission Chairman Mark Morren and I took to heart what the board of directors of the Hill Country Humane Society recommended I will be presenting that information to Council members at the January 9 meeting so that we may move forward with renewing our relationship with the Hill Country Humane Society The City Council and I would like to thank the citizens of Granite Shoals Natalie Lord and members of the various organizations that have agreed to assist us with feral cat colonies in Granite Shoals It is very apparent that we have wonderful citizens and organizations that care deeply for this community and the animals that live here with us I’m confident that the City Council and I will take the right steps to move forward and act in the best interest of our wonderful city The granite shoals police department was also mentioned in the letter they say that "comments from the City Manager and members of the committee indicate that some of these activities may already be occurring by the police department," referring to killing the feral cats the police department says they do not participate in the euthanasia of feral cats They also spoke with CBS Austin News today "We just leave them alone like any other wild animal We don't put them down," said Sgt we're in the process of working with some experts in the area to implement a TNR program." Kos says one of the experts the police department is working with his Tiemann Tiemann says he is currently helping the department find a "mascot" that is a TNR cat Kos also says shooting and killing animals for population control or any other reason is considered cruelty to animals and they will pursue charges It's now been over a month since the comments were made at the committee meeting and the Hill Country Humane Society shared an update with CBS Austin They say their board recently met with the mayor They're optimistic council will take steps to demonstrate their commitment to the humane treatment of animals The Hill Country Humane Society is dedicated to ensuring the ethical and humane treatment of animals throughout Burnet and Llano Counties and we greatly appreciate the community’s support as we strive to fulfill this mission Our Board of Directors and Executive Director recently had an opportunity to meet with the Granite Shoals Mayor Police Captain and the head of their ethics commission We have also received a copy of the press release dated December 21 2023 from Mayor Munos following our meeting We are encouraged by these actions and are optimistic the City Council will take the steps necessary to demonstrate their commitment to the ethical and humane treatment of animals within their community We are hopeful that one day in the near future things will change that might once again allow the type of relationship that we have with our other community partners and therefore we will not provide any further comment at this time Council members are expected to discuss the next steps at their January 9th meeting Home » Community » Carnival comes to Granite Shoals Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals reinstates deer harvesting program to control numbers Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » ‘No’ to tiny home plan but not the idea in Granite Shoals Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals first responders honored for lifesaving actions Home » News » News By Town » Granite Shoals » Granite Shoals development takes new direction after negative feedback