Burnet County makes headway on jail’s fiscal health
Burnet County officials have made progress in managing the county jail’s finances, which have been…
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Granite Shoals inks new contract with Humane Society
The Granite Shoals City Council signed off on a new $40,000 contract with the Hill…
Granite Shoals flushing system of discolored—but safe—water
Granite Shoals residents might have discolored water coming from their faucets due to a major…
Llano County declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Month in Llano County, commissioners declared during a regular…
Granite Shoals seats 2024-25 council
Catherine Bell was sworn in as the new Place 6 councilor on the Granite Shoals…
Llano County closes in on federal funds for criminal justice center
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved the final steps necessary to acquire over $4.8 million…
Lake Buchanan sees major rain gains
As of Tuesday, May 14, Lake Buchanan has risen over 8 feet since April 30,…
Bertram wants more groundwater
The city of Bertram wants to bump up its allowable annual groundwater use by 13…
Landowners can now trap hogs without breaking the piggy bank
The Hill Country Soil and Water Conservation District is offering a trap-share program for landowners…
NEW BIZ: Get Better Now at Burnet physical therapy clinic
Better Now Physical Therapy is the newest option for Highland Lakes residents needing to manage…
Kingsland Chamber gets LCRA grant for community hall renovations
The Kingsland/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce received a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River…
Llano ISD voters keep incumbents
Voters favored two incumbents in the May 4 election for the Llano Independent School District…
Future Llano County sheriff hired as temporary investigator
Incoming Llano County Sheriff Marquis Cantu was hired by the Llano County Attorney’s Office as…
Sunrise Beach sees high voter turnout in local elections
Voters turned out in force for the Sunrise Beach City Council election on May 4,…
Granite Shoals lifts boil water notice
The city of Granite Shoals lifted a boil water notice for all residents and businesses…
121-year-old Burnet County fair finally gets a ribbon (cutting)
The Burnet County Area Fair has been around since 1903 but has never had a…
Granite Shoals voters pass charter amendments, elect new councilor
Granite Shoals has a new Place 6 city councilor after Catherine Bell decisively defeated incumbent…
Big gains for lakes after heavy rain
Heavy, consistent rainfall across the Colorado River Basin over the past 10 days, from April…
Tradition of Japanese fish printing reels in Marble Falls artist
Hector Garcia is an angler and an artist in equal measure. Through the traditional Japanese…
More storms and heat on the horizon
Weekend storms are in the forecasts for Burnet and Llano counties, which could both see…
Rivers rise with heavy rainfall, which could boost low lakes
The Colorado and Llano rivers are rising following heavy rainfall across their watersheds over the…
Get the dirt on potting soil from scientist
The Llano County Master Gardener Association is hosting a free presentation on “How to Make…
Highland Lakes teen ‘attorneys’ receive scholarships
Two local seniors received scholarships for their participation in Highland Lakes Teen Court during an…
Highland Lakes under flood watch
Burnet and Llano counties are under a National Weather Service flood watch from 3 p.m….