Voters re-elect president of PEC co-op board

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Staff Report, on June 21, 2017

An incumbent and a newcomer were elected by Pedernales Electric Cooperative voters this week in the 2017 District 2 and 3 annual election.

Emily Pataki, daughter of former New York governor George Pataki, claimed her reelection bid to the District 2 seat, which covers an area in Williamson and Burnet counties.

Randy R. Klaus defeated Kathy Scanlon for the District 3 seat, which covers an area just north of Austin. Scanlon served District 3 for nine years.

Election results were announced during t...

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JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative employees are spreading cheer this holiday season to area families in need. Across its offices, PEC emp...

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Hays CISD teachers selected for Teacher Spotlight Award

JOHNSON CITY — Rooted in community, Pedernales Electric Cooperative invests in educational programs and support for teachers and classrooms across the...

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Pedernales Electric Cooperative competes at International Lineman’s Rodeo

JOHNSON CITY — On Oct. 18-19, Pedernales Electric Cooperative lineworkers competed against more than 200 teams at the International Lineman’s Rodeo i...

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Nonprofits encouraged to apply for PEC Grants

Staff Report JOHNSON CITY —Pedernales Electric Cooperative is now accepting applications for community grants; the cooperative encourages nonprofits a...

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Area schools receive more than 2,000 supplies from Pedernales Electric Cooperative

HAYS COUNTY — Uhland Elementary School was one of the campuses that received school supplies this month from Pedernales Electric Cooperative as part o...

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Pedernales Electric Cooperative donates $10,000 to Dell Children’s Foundation

AUSTIN -— Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) employees and its members donated $10,000 to the Dell Children’s Medical Center (DCMC) Foundation. Acc...

August 28, 2024

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office investigates shooting incident involving Wimberley student

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DRIFTWOOD — The Hays County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting incident that took place at a Driftwood residence on Tuesday, Jan. 28. ...

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Wimberley ISD addresses death of sophomore student

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KYLE — Kyle resident Anthony Miller, 25, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, following a crash on Wednesday, Jan. 8. According to a news relea...

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KYLE – Erich Spannhake, 38, of Kyle, was arrested Friday, Dec. 6 on multiple drug charges, including possession of approximately 14 pounds of psychede...

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Hays County Sheriff’s Office arrests suspect in sexual assault of a child, trafficking

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KYLE — On Dec. 12, the Hays County Sheriff’s Office received a referral from Child Protective Services (CPS) in reference to a child sex assault vict...

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