Granite Shoals using CARES Act money to make City Hall safer
The city of Granite Shoals is using federal funding to make City Hall safer for…
Month: July 2020
Burnet graduate tasked with upholding Aggie values and traditions
Growing up, Mike Rivera did not dream of becoming an Aggie. He hadn’t really even…
Abbott expands suspension of elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases rise
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation July 9 suspending…
Burnet hires new police chief
City of Burnet officials picked former Cedar Park Police Chief Sean Mannix to lead the…
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District seats up for grabs
Residents can file to run for the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors…
FirstCapital Bank in Marble Falls welcomes new vice president
FirstCapital Bank of Texas in Marble Falls announced that Glenn Bass has joined the branch…
Hill Country ingrained in sculptor Harry Angel
A mesquite log meant to fire a barbecue pit sparked Harry Angel’s interest in more…
Burnet County rifle club celebrates end of 4-H year
The following was written by Burnet County 4-H rifle team reporter Connor McDonald. In June,…
String of 100-degree days ahead
Expect triple digits and sunshine this weekend in the Highland Lakes. According to the National…
LakeFest organizers announce COVID-19 measures for July 25-26 event
While many events are pulling the plug on 2020, the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of…
US 281 project to begin this year, adding turn lane and paved shoulders
Construction on a “dangerous” section of U.S. 281 in southern Burnet County is set to…
Congressman Williams on KBEY
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Austin) will visit with Ed Chandler of KBEY 103.9 FM Radio…
Another shortage amid COVID-19: coins
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about all kinds of unexpected shortages: toilet paper, meat, and,…
With TEA guidance, Highland Lakes school districts plan for new year
Local public school district officials waiting several weeks for Texas Education Agency guidance for the…
Relaxed attitudes toward virus means more COVID-19 infections
Burnet County’s newest COVID-19 cases are due to people dropping their guard, County Judge James…
Marble Falls Education Foundation names new executive director
Jeanna Jette is the new executive director of the Marble Falls Education Foundation, the organization…
Burnet County Veterans Services officer is on a mission
While his office hours are only two days a week, Burnet County Veterans Services Officer…
Crisis Network partnership brings free fresh produce to families
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network will distribute free boxes of fresh produce to residents in…
Texas Tech relaxes teaching program to meet needs of working students
Texas Tech University will slow the pace of its TechTeach Across Texas educator preparation program…
Public hearing on countywide voting
The Burnet County Elections Office will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. July 14…
Jump in grasshopper numbers concern for gardeners and producers
Whether working in the yard or going for a walk, a constant companion in the…
September open date set for YMCA-Highland Lakes teen center in Burnet
Officials hope to wrap up construction of a new teen center at the YMCA of…
Burnet County fears poll worker shortage in November
Fear of COVID-19 had Burnet County scrambling to come up with enough poll workers for…
Burnet County growth remains steady
As other industries slowed or stopped altogether in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…