KMUD hike could pump up septic rates
Septic haulers might have to raise their prices to keep up with a 300-plus-percent increase…
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PHOTOS: Prayers for Inda Williams
UPDATE: Alan Williams announced in a social media post on Saturday, Jan. 4, that his…
Freezing lows sweep into Highland Lakes
Temperatures could drop well below freezing in the Highland Lakes area by Sunday, Jan. 5,…
Bird flu detected in Texas waterfowl
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued a public warning to avoid or limit interactions…
New Llano County sheriff, commissioner sworn in
Newly elected and re-elected Llano County officials took their oaths of office on Wednesday, Jan….
State mandates training for MFISD on disciplining homeless students
The Texas Education Agency issued a corrective action plan to Marble Falls Independent School District…
New Year’s Day closures; thank a pope for Jan. 1 holiday
All Highland Lakes city, county, and state government offices along with banks in Burnet and…
Spot fires highlight high risk
Firefighters battled 15 “spot fires” across Llano County on Dec. 27, all reportedly caused by…
Hot and cold: If you don’t like the weather, just wait a day
The Highland Lakes will drop about 20 degrees from Monday to Tuesday from a hot…
Granite Shoals codifies protections for native plants, wild spaces
Wildlife and native wildflowers have a safe haven in Granite Shoals after a recent overhaul…
No Granite Shoals fireworks; Burnet County prohibits ‘skyrockets’
Granite Shoals might have to welcome 2025 without a bang if the Burnet County burn…
Survey says: Horseshoe Bay residents want more to do
Horseshoe Bay residents want more entertainment, public spaces, a downtown district, and better shopping—all while…
Rainy days surround mild, sunny Christmas
Current National Weather Service forecasts show potential thunderstorms on Christmas Eve as well as Thursday,…
MFISD considers bonds for projects; voters could have say in spring
The Marble Falls Independent School District is looking at $155 million in bonds that could…
Waste Management explains rate rise to Granite Shoals council
The Granite Shoals City Council on Dec. 10 gained insight from Waste Management about its…
Marble Falls eyes bank for City Hall
The Marble Falls City Council is in late-stage negotiations to purchase the Commercial National Bank…
Aerospace firm with Burnet County ties gets fourth NASA contract
Firefly Aerospace was recently awarded a $179 million contract from NASA to facilitate a moon…
Oakley resigns as Burnet County judge
Burnet County Judge James Oakley resigned from his position on Dec. 18 following a reprimand…
Staff cuts made at Llano Hospital amid financial struggles
Mid Coast Health System has made major staff cuts at Llano Hospital as it struggles…
Propane truck fire closes road, forces evacuations in Hoover’s Valley
A propane truck hauling 3,000 gallons of fuel rolled over and ignited in Hoover’s Valley…
Two killed in Texas 71 collision
Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision Sunday, Dec. 15, on Texas 71 near…
Granite Shoals honors star volunteer with Spirit of Service award
The city of Granite Shoals presented resident Michele Landfield with the 2025 John Rinehart Spirit…
LakeFest’s future uncertain as drag boat association changes hands
The Southern Drag Boat Association, the organization responsible for the high-octane LakeFest races on Lake…
Threats to MFISD, LISD not ‘credible’
Threats were made via email against a Marble Falls Independent School District campus and a…