The reality of broadband availability
A nationwide broadband map from the Federal Communications Commission shows most of Burnet County with…
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First Battle of the Badges cook-off June 22
Granite Shoals hosts the inaugural Battle of the Badges Barbecue Cook-off on June 22 at…
Granite Shoals appoints official property maintenance group
A coalition of Granite Shoals city councilors, city staff, and residents is reviewing the city’s…
Marble Falls canoeists finish 260-mile race, rescue competitor
Three men from Marble Falls just completed the 260-mile Texas Water Safari, a rugged paddle…
Burnet County’s hands tied on high-density Spicewood subdivision
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on June 11 reluctantly approved the preliminary plat for a…
CRC extends helping hand to Granite Shoals
Community Resource Centers of Texas is opening a satellite office in Granite Shoals in July…
Llano County clears path for mental health treatment over jail time
Llano County judges soon will have the option to recommend mental health evaluations of suspects,…
Burnet’s first American Legion post named after fallen Marine
Burnet’s new American Legion post, Patrick M. Goble Post 974, is hosting a dedication ceremony…
LCRA throws Llano County a lifesaving grant
A grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority just made Llano County a little safer….
What would it take to fix Granite Shoals’ water system?
Granite Shoals has a water problem. Leaders have acknowledged the shortcomings of the city’s water…
NEW BIZ: African-style jerky migrates to deer capital Llano
The newly opened Brett’s Biltong in Llano offers an assortment of traditional African-style jerky, called…
Meet Granite Shoals’ new money man
Granite Shoals has a finance director for the first time in nearly two years. Kevin…
‘Whoop’ with Aggie Yell leaders at Marble Falls event
“Whoop,” “gig ’em,” and say “howdy” to the latest crop of Texas A&M University Aggie…
Bird flu: How serious is it?
Texas is one of nine states so far in 2024 with reported cases of bird…
Round ’em up for Llano Rodeo
The 88th Llano Open Pro Rodeo rides into town Friday-Saturday, June 7-8. Festivities kick off…
Hill Country Humane Society hit by canine distemper outbreak
The Hill Country Humane Society is dealing with a canine distemper outbreak and has suspended…
Sunset social in Granite Shoals
Granite Shoals is hosting a sunset social for residents on the balcony of City Hall…
CTEC District 4 meeting June 10
The annual Central Texas Electric Cooperative meeting for District 4 is Monday, June 10, at…
LCRA lowers drought stage, but summer conservation still vital
The Lower Colorado River Authority officially reduced its drought stage from Stage 2 to Stage…
Flash floods wash over Highland Lakes; two people rescued from car
Torrential rainfall caused flash flooding across Burnet and Llano counties on May 31. Raging waters…
Burnet County tourism dollars to fund deputy overtime during eclipse
Burnet County will draw on its tourism dollars to cover $19,908 in overtime accrued by…
Burning calories could trim county budget
Burnet County employees are being encouraged to break a sweat for savings on swelling health…
Texas gets first-ever mountain lion rules
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission is imposing its first-ever regulations on mountain lion hunting…
Burnet County forms official broadband committee
The Burnet County Commissioners Court created a certified broadband planning committee on Tuesday, May 28,…