Annual grasshopper plague gets the jump on Highland Lakes
Millions of grasshoppers are reaching maturity across Burnet and Llano counties, bringing the annual plague…
Dakota Morrissiey
Hooked on crochet: Burnet man hunts, fishes, loops, and stitches
Bryan Barnett isn’t just good at crochet; he’s darn good at it. The Burnet native…
Inks Lake State Park volunteer fair July 28
Inks Lake State Park is holding its first-ever volunteer fair to show people the many…
LCRA offers more rebates for water-saving landscapes
The Lower Colorado River Authority has expanded its WaterSmart rebate program for residential and commercial…
Granite Shoals puts controversial finances to rest
Granite Shoals leaders applauded the city’s new finance director for getting the fiscal house back…
Photo contest to capture Granite Shoals’ heritage trees
Granite Shoals is looking for the best shots of the city’s most photogenic trees. The…
Burnet County faces tough budget calls
Burnet County budget requests for the coming fiscal year are $14.3 million more than last…
Teen pranksters take credit for Raising Cane’s ‘coming soon’ sign
The Raising Cane’s “coming soon” mystery has been solved. Two local teens, ages 17 and…
Burnet groundwater district could seek priority status, more protections
Burnet County might have found a way to exert more authority over subdivisions and developments…
Forensic audit of Sheriff’s Office payroll expected soon
A forensic audit of the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office ordered in September 2023 could be…
Burn ban in Llano County
With dry conditions and the first significant wildfire of the summer, Llano County is under…
Distemper fight easing up but not over
An end is in sight to the Hill Country Humane Society’s battle against an outbreak…
Dog death prompts algae warning for Highland Lakes
People and their pets should stay away from algae in the Highland Lakes, warned the…
Marble Falls graduate embraces Native American heritage with handmade dresses
Kateri Angel Marie Henderson grew up in the Highland Lakes but has deep roots in…
Youth boxing showdown highlights sport and nonprofit gym
An amateur boxing event hits the ring in Marble Falls on July 13. The first-ever…
Hurricane in the Gulf should bring rain to the Highland Lakes
Current forecasts show possible rain on July 5-6, but a hurricane making its way across…
Burnet County Jail financials on track for fourth quarter
The Burnet County Jail is on trend to meet its budgeted expenditures and revenues for…
LCRA: Water conservation necessary despite rising lake levels
Spring downpours revitalized Lake Buchanan and greened the Highland Lakes landscape, but the Lower Colorado…
Ground rules for July 4 fireworks and where to buy them
Fourth of July and fireworks go hand in hand, but the festive explosives are not…
Hoover Valley blaze sparks call for more volunteers and support
Several agencies responded to a structure fire in Hoover Valley that started Monday night and…
Car hits train in Burnet
A person reportedly drove their vehicle into a moving train on Monday morning as it…
Granite Shoals boat ramp fees go digital
The city of Granite Shoals has rolled out a digital payment option for its eight…
City Manager Novo inks $158K contract with Granite Shoals
Sarah Novo has officially dropped the “interim” from her Granite Shoals city manager title after…
Granite Shoals hires building inspector
Granite Shoals now has a building officer on staff, taking the load off of the…