What to know for Election Day
March 5 is Election Day for the Republican and Democratic primaries, which determine the nominees…
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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…
New hire Novo sees ‘great potential’ in Granite Shoals
Sarah Novo begins work as Granite Shoals’ interim city manager on Wednesday, Feb. 28. The…
30,000-plus people expected at eclipse festival near Burnet
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is set to give final approval on Thursday, Feb. 29,…
Litter Lifters leader back in action for March 2 cleanup
Hill Country Litter Lifters founder Tom Rapp is leading a cleanup on Saturday, March 2,…
Llano County on eclipse: Be ready
First responders are ready for whatever might happen during the total solar eclipse on April…
Llano County candidates have one more say before election day
Several Republicans seeking nominations in the March 5 primary participated in a Llano County candidates…
Winter? High near 90 on Feb. 26
It’s technically winter, but short sleeves and bluebonnets are popping up across the Highland Lakes…
Granite Shoals K-9 Zoe gets bulletproof vest for ruff job
Granite Shoals Police Department K-9 Zoe, a Belgian Malinois, got a custom bulletproof vest for…
‘No’ to tiny home plan but not the idea in Granite Shoals
A Granite Shoals landowner’s proposal to build tiny homes on his property was turned down…
Granite Shoals airport to offer paid plane parking
Granite Shoals leadership is in the process of developing policy and pricing for plane parking…
Novo accepts interim city manager post in Granite Shoals
Sarah Novo accepted the city of Granite Shoals’ offer to serve as interim city manager…
Special meeting Feb. 20 on Granite Shoals interim city manager job
The Granite Shoals City Council is holding a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb….
Granite Shoals patrolman receives National Guard promotion
Granite Shoals Patrol Officer Cory Jones was recently promoted to the rank of captain in…
WHAT’S IN A NAME? John L. Kuykendall Events Center and Arena
The John L. Kuykendall Events Center and Arena in Llano, which hosts rodeos, livestock shows,…
Llano County candidates forum Feb. 20 in Horseshoe Bay
The Star Republican Women of Horseshoe Bay are hosting a Llano County forum for GOP…
Llano County man booked on multiple child porn charges
Brian Joseph Edwards, 40, of Llano County faces 21 charges relating to the possession of…
Presidents’ Day closures, presidential profiles
Most government offices, schools, banks, and post offices in the Highland Lakes will be closed…
Burnet County eclipse town hall Feb. 22
Burnet city and county leaders are teaming up for a town hall about the April…
Early voting times and locations
Early voting for the Republican and Democratic primaries begins Tuesday, Feb. 20, and runs through…