Messenger Ceases Publication
The Manor Messenger has ceased publication after 13 years in Manor.
The last issue of the paper will be on the newstands today, Thursday February 17, 2011.
Thank you for you support during this time.
Messenger Office Closed until December 30th
The Manor Messenger will be closed until Thursday, December 30th. There will be no paper during that week.
Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Power Outage
A fire on a Blue Bonnet utility pole near Riata Ford caused most of the Manor area to lose power on Wednesday morning around 7:45 am.
This was part of a much larger power outage which extended from Bergstrom Airport all the way into Williamson County. Power was restore in Manor about 8:25.
Council Approves Alcoholic Beverage Sales on 4-2 Split
The controversial application for a conditional use permit for the sale of alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption at proposed meat market on Parsons was passed by a split council. See the Oct. 27th Messenger for the details.
Assistant City Manager Leaves City
Dustin Haisler, Manor’s Assistant City Manager and the person responsible for much of the technology improvements at the city has accepted another position. Read about it in the Oct. 27th Messenger.
Council Deadlocks on Vacant Seat
The Manor City Council split 3-3 on filling the vacant Place 3 position on the City Council. See the October 27th Messenger for full details.
White House Deputy CTO in Manor
Beth Noveck, Deputy Chief Technology Officer for Open Government at the White House was the keynote speaker at the Manor.Govfresh Conference held last Monday and Tuesday. About 150 representatives from cities, counties, state and federal agencies as well as numerous technology firms attended the meeting. Story and photos in the September 30th Messenger.
Mustangs Defeat Elgin 26-7 to Win Homecoming Game
The Mustangs upped their season record to 4-1 and posted their first District 16-4A win, with a Homecoming victory over Elgin. Story and photos in the September 30th Messenger.
Elgin Man Killed by Bees
Jose Angel Navejas of Elgin died after being stung hundred of times by bees. His wife also suffered numerous stings and another Elgin man was attacked by bees on Highway 95. Story in the September 30th Messenger.
Manor Fire Chief Resigns
Manor Fire Chief David Krause resigned his position with the Travis County Emergency Services District #12 last week. Story in the September 23rd Messenger.
