Burnet greenlights annual utility rate increases
The city of Burnet recently approved a 3-percent annual rate increase to its water, sewer,…
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Burnet approves increased budget, same tax rate for FY 2026-27
The Burnet City Council passed its 2026-27 fiscal year budget and tax rate Tuesday, Sept….
Shady Grove Parkway to be repaved; expect delays
A roadway repaving project will take place during the week of Monday, Sept. 14, along…
Highland Lakes Squadron lease renewed with bolstered city assistance
The Highland Lakes Squadron – Commemorative Air Force will call Burnet home for another year…
Mustang Nation – Before the Lights Episode 3: Don’t Breathe
The Marble Falls High School football team secured its first victory of the season with…
County elections office addresses questions about March primary
This story is a continuation of an article published on Aug. 18 regarding several questions…
Burnet County ESD No. 11 to vote on tax rate, budget
Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 11, which serves a portion of western Burnet County,…
One dead, one injured in Burnet County crash
Update: This story was updated at 9:22 a.m. on Sept. 9 with additional information sent…
Lake Buchanan watercraft collision claims life, injures one
A 40-year-old man from East Lake was found dead, and an unnamed woman is in…
Final two Burnet Chunk Your Junk events set
The final Chunk Your Junk events in Burnet are this September and October, giving residents…
Burnet High School athletics preview for the week of Sept. 8, 2026
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
Huber closer to permit for increased dust
Huber Carbonates is in one of the final steps in its request to receive an…
Local firefighters join forces to tackle statewide blazes
As wildfire season continues to spark blazes across Texas, local firefighters have been deployed statewide…
MFISD to rename maintenance facility in honor of Chief Phillips
The Marble Falls Independent School District plans to rename its maintenance facility in honor of…
Check your mailbox for September’s Picayune Magazine
The September issue of The Picayune Magazine is out. Inside, read about the revival of…
Mustang Nation – Before the Lights Episode 2: Stay the Course
The Marble Falls High School football team opened its season with a 45-29 loss to…
Phoenix Center teams up with MFISD for student therapy services
A local nonprofit is joining forces with the Marble Falls Independent School District to provide…
Stray tortoise turmoil addressed by Humane Society and former owner
The Hill Country Humane Society Board of Directors and a former pet owner have each…
Haley Nelson Park walking trail paving project begins soon
Work will soon begin on concrete paving of the Haley Nelson Park walking trail in…
Burnet’s ‘blessing box’ helps feed, provide essentials to residents in need
Two old school lockers in Burnet are helping feed the hungry and provide everyday essentials…
Burnet High School athletics preview for the week of Aug. 31, 2026
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
BIZ BRIEF: Casey’s in Burnet opens for business
Travelers along U.S. 281 in Burnet recently gained another option to stop and shop for…
BIZ BRIEF: New auto parts store coming to Burnet
Keen-eyed passersby along S. Water Street in Burnet may have noticed a large building being…
Groundwater district proposes slightly increased tax rate, reduced budget
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) is preparing to approve its 2026-27 fiscal year…