Local political party conventions choosing state delegates March 23
The Republican and Democratic parties of Burnet and Llano counties are hosting their precinct and…
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Lake Buchanan town hall on eclipse
The Lake Buchanan Communities Alliance is holding a town hall meeting on potential challenges that…
Granite Shoals locks in new LCRA once-a-week watering restrictions
Granite Shoals has fallen in line with mandatory landscape watering restrictions imposed by the Lower…
Record-breaking Inks Lake largemouth will help build a better bass
Burnet County’s Inks Lake has produced its first “Legacy Lunker,” a designation reserved for largemouth…
Llano railroad group raising money for restoration, future rides
Llano River Railroad is on track to restoring the city’s locomotive legacy and boosting tourism…
Third arrest for Granite Shoals pastor on child indecency charge
The pastor of a Granite Shoals ministry and food pantry was arrested on March 14…
Severe storms could bring hail, flooding
Potentially severe thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Highland Lakes on March 15, according…
Burnet County declares state of disaster for April 8 eclipse — but don’t panic
Burnet County has declared a “local state of disaster” from April 4-10 in anticipation of…
AquaBoom 2024 needs a theme
Organizers of the 55th annual Kingsland AquaBoom are asking Highland Lakes residents to come up…
Fire officials prepare for severe season
Emergency officials are looking past spring into the summer with another fire-ridden season on the…
CASA and coffee in Llano on March 12; pickleball April 26
Learn more about the mission of CASA for the Highland Lakes Area and how to…
Adios, El Niño?
The National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center is forecasting a fast-fading El Niño that will…
Granite Shoals Car Show and family fun March 16
The Granite Shoals Car Show rolls into town on March 16 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m….
JOIN THE CLUB: Check out chess
Llano Junior High School sixth-grader C.J. Ares founded the Llano Chess Club, started a chess…
Volunteer to build beds for kids in need
The Hill Country chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is holding its first-ever bed-building event…
Virdell gets GOP nod for Texas House District 53 seat
Wes Virdell won the Republican nomination for Texas House District 53 in the primary election…
Key Burnet County races go to run-offs; veteran constable keeps seat
Two Burnet County races are headed for run-off elections following the Republican primary on Tuesday,…
Run-off for Llano County commissioner; Cantu is new sheriff
A run-off election is May 28 for the top two of three candidates for Llano…
What to know for Election Day
March 5 is Election Day for the Republican and Democratic primaries, which determine the nominees…
No Highland Lakes water to coastal farmers for second straight year
The Lower Colorado River Authority will not sell Highland Lakes water to most of its…
Texas troubadour Gary P. Nunn finds his home in the Highland Lakes
When singer-songwriter Gary P. Nunn says he wants to “go home with the armadillo,” he…
Granite Shoals first responders honored for lifesaving actions
Four Granite Shoals first responders saved the life of a resident on Feb. 4, and…
Expanded ‘Rocket Ranch’ in Briggs sets sights on moon
Firefly Aerospace manufacturing and test facility in eastern Burnet County has more than doubled in…
‘Leaplings’ celebrate occasional birthday
Feb. 29, 2024 is Leap Day, and several Highland Lakes “leaplings” got to celebrate their…