‘Vicious’ flu season hits Highland Lakes
Influenza and influenza-like illnesses are spreading across Texas and the Highland Lakes, ignoring seasonal patterns…
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Llano County approves JLK center funding; trade deal almost complete
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved $150,000 of hotel occupancy tax funds for the operation…
Texas artifacts and Native American history program Nov. 14
Learn about Texas’ Native American history during a program at the Lakeshore Branch Library in…
Llano County HOT funds meeting to determine JLK trade deal
A trade deal in the works between Llano County and the city of Llano for…
Highland Lakes barbershops ready for No-Shave November and beyond
Across the Highland Lakes, men are putting down their razors, letting their beards go bushy…
Picayune-KBEY Food Drive collects thousands of dollars and pounds of food
The 11th annual Picayune-KBEY Food Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 9, collected $9,452 and 4,965 pounds…
New owners of Antlers Inn and Grand Central plan upgrades, preservation
The Antlers Inn and Grand Central Cafe in Kingsland are under new ownership as of…
Christmas Outreach barbecue fundraiser Nov. 12
Chow down on barbecue Saturday, Nov. 12, and bring Christmas cheer to children in need….
Operation Christmas Child sends boxes of joy around the world; donation deadline Nov. 20
First Baptist Church of Marble Falls is the local drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child…
Granite Shoals cites liability issues in ending building inspector’s contract
The city of Granite Shoals ended a longtime contract with a building inspector after liability…
Burn ban remains as rain not enough
A countywide burn ban will stay in place, the Burnet County Commissioners Court decided Tuesday,…
Granite Shoals development takes new direction after negative feedback
Developers for Granite Pointe in Granite Shoals removed plans for all commercial use, including a…
Highland Lakes Elementary gets lifesaving tourniquets
Highland Lakes Elementary School is now stocked with lifesaving tourniquets thanks to the efforts of…
Free fishing at Inks Dam hatchery Veterans Day weekend
Celebrate Veterans Day weekend with a line and hook at Inks Dam National Fish Hatchery…
Granite Shoals Operation Fill the Boat Toy Drive underway
The Granite Shoals Operation Fill the Boat Toy Drive runs through Dec. 10. Toys go…
Granite Shoals council adjusts meeting schedule for holidays
The Granite Shoals City Council will meet on Wednesdays instead of Tuesdays for the remainder…
GSPD gets military vehicles, including Humvee for school resource officer
The Granite Shoals Police Department has upgraded its vehicle fleet with a military-grade Humvee, which…
Oorah! Marine Corps birthday party Nov. 10 in Buchanan Dam
Celebrate the U.S. Marine Corps’ 247th birthday on Nov. 10 at a party hosted by…
REPORT: Burnet shooting suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound
A Burnet man took his own life during a standoff Friday, Oct. 28, with law…
What’s ahead for Central Texas climate? KXAN meteorologist to speak on trends
KXAN Chief Meteorologist David Yeomans will give a presentation on Central Texas climate trends on…
Granite Shoals makes headway on filling vacant city positions
The Granite Shoals City Council approved the hiring of a new city secretary during its…
As Habitat homes go up, lunches needed for hungry volunteers
Two homes being built by Highland Lakes Habitat for Humanity in Granite Shoals are nearing…
Local Realtor awarded by national brokerage for lake property sales
Highland Lakes Realtor Bruce Jones received the Big Wave Award from Lake Homes Realty during…
Granite Shoals hires head hunter in search for new city manager
The Granite Shoals City Council voted to hire head hunting firm Strategic Government Resources to…