Burnet launches commercial utility assistance program
The Burnet City Council approved a commercial utility assistance program at a special meeting Tuesday,…
Alex Copeland
Spicewood fire and EMS move under ESD; will have some paid staff
As of May 27, the Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department-EMS is now Spicewood Fire and Rescue…
Bernie Sachs pivots from garage to gallery on Marble Falls Main Street
Bernie Sachs has always put an artistic flair on his work. Since his wife bought…
Some 2020 Census field operations resume
The U.S. Census Bureau announced May 22 that the Williamson County Area Census Office, which…
Signs of life in downtown Marble Falls
In downtown Marble Falls over Memorial Day weekend, looking past the face masks, ever-present bottles…
Lakeside Park reopens
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and amid reopenings across the state, Marble Falls’…
Marble Falls experiments with zebra mussel repellents
It might be impossible to get rid of them, but it is possible to fight…
Child care facilities open to all but still restricted
Child care facilities are officially open to children of all workers, not just those deemed…
Nursing homes to be disinfected, residents and staff tested
Gov. Greg Abbott made two major announcements this week, both targeting the coronavirus spread in…
Burnet council members sworn in
The Burnet City Council swore in three members at its May 12 regular meeting: incumbents…
Marble Falls receives $2.3M grant to address erosion from 2018 flood
The city of Marble Falls announced May 12 that it was awarded a $2.3 million…
Online class a ‘test’ of skills for Michelle Jett’s multimedia students
The skill set to teach during a pandemic comes naturally to Michelle Jett, the Marble…
Pools to remain closed in near future
Despite Gov. Greg Abbott allowing public pools to reopen starting May 8, many Highland Lakes…
Marble Falls City Council, EDC in person as Texas reopens
Members of the Marble Falls City Council and Economic Development Corporation met in person for…
Marble Falls City Council meeting in person May 5 at Lakeside Pavilion
Marble Falls City Council meets in person on May 5, the first time since state’s…
Some restaurants taking cautious approach to reopening
While Phase 1 of Texas’ plan to restart the economy kicked in May 1, some…
How one family juggles work, school, and home life amid pandemic
Recess for Michele Boshears’ three children happens when the working-from-home mother has a conference call….
Breweries’ All Together IPA brings ‘cheers’ to hospitality workers
The hospitality industry is among the hardest hit by the coronavirus pandemic, with many workers…
City of Burnet getting two new ambulances
Burnet City Council authorized the purchase of two new ambulances during its April 28 meeting….
City of Burnet providing masks, thermometers to its businesses
As Burnet businesses get ready to open later this week under the new guidelines set…
Assisted living under COVID-19
Not all stay-at-home measures are created equal, and for vulnerable and immunocompromised residents, measures undertaken…
Marble Falls OKs purchase and deposit for July 4 fireworks display
After weeks of event cancellations, at least one annual celebration is in the works. Marble…
Drive-through COVID-19 testing begins April 23 in Burnet
Starting Thursday, Ascension Seton will conduct drive-through nasal swab testing for COVID-19 at the county…
Burnet Whataburger closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Burnet Whataburger management confirmed one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 and has closed…