More storms and heat on the horizon
Weekend storms are in the forecasts for Burnet and Llano counties, which could both see…
Dakota Morrissiey
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….
Lakeshore Library dedicates community space to Bold supporters
The Lakeshore Library dedicated its public meeting room to longtime library supporters Jan and George…
KMUD plans to pump up its septic processing power
The Kingsland Municipal Utility District hopes to have a new septic processing system online within…
Highland Lakes wildlife refuge adds land to protect songbirds
Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge recently acquired 441 acres of prime songbird habitat that will…
Governor honors Kingsland man for miles of volunteer service
Tom Slavin of Kingsland received the 2024 Governor’s Criminal Justice Volunteer Service Award for Extensive…
Woolly bears invade Highland Lakes
Millions of furry caterpillars are currently marching and munching on vegetation across Burnet and Llano…
BCISD forms education foundation
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District now has a foundation dedicated to providing funding for educational…
Burnet County gets new 4-H agent
A round of applause greeted the hiring of Colton Ripley as the Texas A&M AgriLife…
Memorial Day fitness challenge honors fallen Navy SEAL
Granite Shoals hosts The Murph Challenge on Memorial Day 2024. The fitness event tests participants…
Granite Shoals shines light on decision making with online offerings
Granite Shoals is putting recordings of City Council meetings online, sharing monthly city updates, and…
TPWD seeks input on more humane mountain lion management
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is accepting public comments until May 22 on possible…
Bertram Art, Herb and Wine Festival April 27-28
The annual Bertram Art, Herb, and Wine Festival is Saturday-Sunday, April 27-28. Both days are…
Fatal plane crash in Spicewood
Pilot Wesley Perkins, 74, of Lakeway was killed in a plane crash on Monday, April…
Post-eclipse report: Minimal impact, mass gathering changes
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office will impose curfews and volume restrictions on future mass gatherings…
Texas Soil and Water Stewardship Week starts April 28
The Llano County Commissioners Court recognized the importance of managing natural resources with a countywide…
19 charter amendments on Granite Shoals ballot
Granite Shoals residents are voting on 19 proposed changes to the city charter in the…
Burnet County among top in state and nation for investments
Burnet County is currently ranked No. 2 in Texas and No. 6 in the nation…
Llano council candidates forum April 16
A Llano City Council candidates forum is 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, in the Llano…
LISD, KMUD candidates gather for forum
Board candidates for the Llano school district and Kingsland Utility Municipal District talked about the…
Carnival comes to Granite Shoals
The Mighty Thomas Carnival is in Granite Shoals from April 18-21. Swing by Quarry Park,…