Make a splash this summer and cool off in the Highland Lakes with these water bashes
Rainy weather may have loomed above the Highland Lakes over the last few months, but…
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Burnet police to change ticketing software
The Burnet Police Department will soon begin using a new ticketing system in an effort…
Burnet bolsters electric department fleet with new bucket truck
The city of Burnet recently moved to bolster its electric department’s capabilities through the purchase…
Burnet hotel nearing completion
The new TownePlace Suites hotel in Burnet is nearing completion, and could be taking in…
Burnet County remembers flood victims, volunteer response
Just over one year after rushing floodwaters ripped through the Highland Lakes, Burnet County officials…
Golfers embrace the summer heat to tee up at Delaware Springs
Sweltering heat and hefty humidity couldn’t turn golfers away on Monday, July 13, at the…
Significant rainfall to drench the Highland Lakes; flood watch July 13-16
Burnet and Llano counties will be under a flood watch this coming week as high…
Local shelter faces worst crisis in years due to overcapacity, screwworm threat
With seasonally-high stray animal intakes, the looming threat of the re-emerging New World screwworm, and…
Search underway for owner of escape artist tortoise
A loose tortoise was found in downtown Burnet this morning, leaving a two-block chase, trip…
Extra! Extra! ‘Newsies Jr.’ coming to HCCT
This month the Hill Country Community Theatre will present “Newsies Jr.,” a story about a…
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes recognized as top hospital amid continued growth
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes was recently recognized at the federal level as a top hospital…
Clear for departure: Burnet Airport manager takes off to new heights
The Burnet Municipal Airport’s longtime manager, Adrienne Feild, recently flew off to new heights in…
ROAD TO RECOVERY: Hamilton Creek dam to get repairs, trails temporarily closed
More post-flood repairs are headed to Burnet over the next two weeks as crews work…
Burnet elementaries struggle to meet state academic standards
Several Burnet Consolidated Independent School District elementary schools recently wrapped up their first year under…
Enchanted Rock opening new backcountry trail system
One of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area’s most recent expansions, the Backcountry, will open for…
Burnet launches email notification system for city alerts
Burnet residents are invited to sign up for new email notifications to keep them updated…
Burnet seeks federal grant for Valley Street Well rehabilitation
The city of Burnet is applying for a federal grant to assist in the rehabilitation…
Bulldog athletics recognized by state for sportsmanship, service
For the first time, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District was recognized as a runner-up…
Solar Car Challenge racing through Burnet County
High school students from around the country are gearing up for the 30th annual Solar…
New floodgate test on Wirtz Dam, Tuesday, June 30
The Lower Colorado River Authority will test a newly-completed floodgate at Wirtz Dam on the…
Party, parade, and patriots in Spicewood for Fourth of July celebration
The Spicewood community is banding together this Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s big…
Uncle Sam wants YOU to be a patriot this Fourth of July
Anyone who visited the Burnet County Courthouse on the morning of Tuesday, June 23, may…
Briggs and Oakalla fireworks return for fifth annual Fourth of July show
The Briggs and Oakalla communities are joining the nationwide festivities celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary…
Quest flex program helps students succeed at their own pace
A flexible school day at Burnet Consolidated Independent School District’s Quest High School has allowed…