Kingsland Chamber reports robust 2023, expects more for 2024
The Kingsland Chamber of Commerce reported significant growth in the lakeside community during 2023, with…
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Burnet County tests voting machines for March 5 primary
The Burnet County Elections Office conducted a public logic and accuracy test of the county’s…
ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy as freeze continues
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking people to reduce their electricity use from…
Briley Mitchell, ‘selfless’ champion of Llano, dies at 65
Briley Mitchell, editor of the Llano News and a longtime champion of the city, died…
MLK Day closures and the Dream
Government offices, banks, schools, and post offices will be closed in observance of Martin Luther…
Brace for arctic blast and dangerous conditions through Tuesday
An arctic cold front should arrive in the Highland Lakes on Saturday night, Jan. 13,…
Near-record low inflows for Highland Lakes in 2023 raise water worries
Water inflows for the Highland Lakes in 2023 were close to the lowest on record,…
Granite Shoals city manager resigns after months of controversy
The Granite Shoals City Council accepted the resignation of City Manager Peggy Smith during its…
Granite Shoals Wildlife Advisory Committee chair resigns
Granite Shoals Wildlife Advisory Committee Chairman Todd Holland resigned at the end of the committee’s…
Hard freeze on the way
Prepare for sub-freezing temperatures in Burnet and Llano counties starting Jan. 14. The Highland Lakes…
Strong winds sweep across area
Burnet and Llano counties are under wind advisories from the National Weather Service until noon…
Cedar fever sneezin’ at full blast
Cedar fever season is here. Central Texas was covered with high levels of Ashe juniper…
Bread of life: Pavlina Davis makes loaves with love and faith
And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to…
Rainbow trout release Dec. 28 in Burnet
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is releasing 750 rainbow trout between 9 a.m. and…
Winter has arrived
Goodbye 70 degrees, hello freeze. Temperatures are steadily dropping across the Highland Lakes with lows…
Burned body found in Burnet County
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating burned human remains discovered Monday, Dec. 25, on…
20-year-old killed in Kingsland accident
Edgar Rangel, 20, of Burnet was killed on Dec. 21 after a car in which…
2024 Llano County primary candidates
In Llano County, eight Republican incumbents are running unopposed for office in the March 2024…
Sun and fun in the Christmas forecast
The forecast for Christmas Day, on Monday, Dec. 25, is sunny with mild temperatures. A…
Granite Shoals amends meeting decorum rules, public comments
The Granite Shoals City Council unanimously passed amendments to the city’s rules of conduct and…
Christmas closures and Santa history
Offices, schools, banks, post offices, and businesses across the Highland Lakes will be closed on…
Granite Shoals leaders meet with Humane Society, plan action Jan. 9
Granite Shoals leaders plan to “take the right steps” regarding the city’s recent feral cat…
Granite Shoals forms feral cat committee during highly charged meeting
The Granite Shoals City Council unanimously voted to form a feral cat management committee to…
Teen digs deep to make a mountain biking mecca in Marble Falls
High schooler Rhett Jones spent the past 10 months turning his dream of opening a…