Granite Shoals committee to tackle understaffing; insurance help needed
The Granite Shoals mayor has formed a committee to solve the city’s problem of chronic…
Dakota Morrissiey
First-time mandatory groundwater-use restrictions imposed in Burnet County
The maximum allowable groundwater usage for permitted well owners in Burnet County will be reduced…
Freezing holiday weekend ahead
Temperatures in the Highland Lakes are expected to drop well below freezing on Thursday, Dec….
Subdivision rezoning raises questions about commercial development in Granite Shoals
The Granite Shoals City Council voted to approve a zoning change for the incoming Granite…
Granite Shoals appoints mayor pro tem, hands out community service award
The Granite Shoals City Council appointed Councilor Ron Munos as its latest mayor pro tem…
Granite Shoals council urges pressure on wastewater plant
At a Granite Shoals City Council meeting Wednesday, Dec. 14, councilors and Interim City Manager…
Quest High School student killed in car accident; memorial Dec. 20
A vehicle accident claimed the life of 16-year-old Logan Hanson of Bertram, a student at…
Home for Christmas: Habitat for Humanity dedicating new house in Granite Shoals
The Villalobos family should be in their new Granite Shoals home by Christmas. Highland Lakes…
Understaffed Llano County dispatchers get vacation time extension
The Llano County Commissioners Court voted to allow for vacation time rollover for two Sheriff’s…
Granite Shoals councilor indicted and sanctioned in two separate incidents
Granite Shoals City Councilor Phil Ort was indicted Dec. 6 by a Burnet County grand…
Free popcorn for toys at Cinergy Cinemas in Marble Falls
Cinergy Cinemas in Marble Falls is holding a Christmas toy drive through Dec. 20. The…
Granite Shoals Charter Review Committee works to meet deadline
The Granite Shoals Charter Review Committee discussed potential changes to the city’s charter during a…
Suspect arrested in hit-and-run that killed Buchanan Dam man
Buchanan Dam resident Patrick Morin, 61, was killed in a hit-and-run on Dec. 10 on…
County Emergency Management coordinator Jim Barho retiring
Jim Barho addressed his last Burnet County Commissioners Court as emergency management coordinator on Tuesday,…
Llano County approves JLK trade deal attorney hire, jail software upgrade
The Llano County Commissioners Court and the Congressional District 11 office recognized the outgoing county…
Investigators seek tips in Burnet fire
Fire marshals and Burnet police are asking the community for information as they investigate the…
Much more rain needed to bring Lake Buchanan to healthy level
Lake Buchanan rose one foot after recent heavy rains, but long-term, consistent rainfall is needed…
NEW BIZ: Vintage never goes out of style at Duo Trading Company
Duo Trading Company is a curated vintage boutique in the heart of Kingsland that opened…
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office holding night-fire exercises
Residents near FM 963 just outside of the Burnet city limits might hear gunfire at…
Public hearing Dec. 20 on potential groundwater use restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District will hold a public hearing Dec. 20 on the…
Burnet business burns in large blaze; investigation underway
A large fire consumed the Reagor Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing, and Electric building at 300…
Llano County changes LCSO pay structure to comply with federal law
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved changes to the pay period for Sheriff’s Office staff…
Granite Shoals medical air evacuation helipad poured
Concrete was poured Wednesday, Nov. 30, for a helipad at the Granite Shoals airport following…
Ground Zero car and truck show Dec. 3 benefits toy drive
The Ground Zero truck club is hoping for a boatload of new toys during its…