Llano council asked to make city ‘sanctuary of the unborn’
Llano City Council members tabled an ordinance that would designate the city as a “Sanctuary…
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Burnet County declares fire and drought disasters
Burnet County is under two states of emergency, one for drought and one for fire….
Violating groundwater users get compliance orders over fines, for now
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District issued “agreed orders” to six permitted groundwater users that…
NEW BIZ: Llano’s Barrel House is back
The Barrel House is open for business. The new Llano restaurant is a reincarnation of…
Granite Shoals hosts TPWD bowhunter education course Aug. 26
Granite Shoals is hosting a certified Texas Parks and Wildlife Department bowhunter education course from…
Major groundwater users violate permits, must explain why
Several major groundwater users in Burnet County will have to explain why they’ve gone over…
The inferno before the storm
As of Thursday, Aug. 17, the Highland Lakes area has suffered through 41 consecutive days…
Proposed Burnet County budget focuses on staff; public hearing Aug. 22
An additional $4.9 million for Burnet County government coffers might not be enough to meet…
Hidden Falls Adventure Park fire consumes vehicles
Several vehicles were destroyed in a short, intense fire at Hidden Falls Adventure Park and…
Second meeting on private dam will be closer to Highland Lakes
A second public meeting on the permit application for a private dam on the South…
Llano event center trade deal is off
A controversial trade deal between Llano County and the city of Llano for the John…
Falling lake levels trigger harsher LCRA water restrictions
The Lower Colorado River Authority implemented Stage 2 drought restrictions on Saturday, Aug. 12, the…
Volunteers revitalize Granite Shoals parks
After years of smoldering, the flame of volunteerism in Granite Shoals has reignited. The city’s…
Granite Shoals’ Kiel Arnone on ‘Monday with the Mayor’
An interview with Granite Shoals Mayor Kiel Arnone airs at 7:40 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14,…
Granite Shoals to hold public tax rate meeting Aug. 13
The Granite Shoals City Council wants residents to be in the know about the proposed…
Granite Shoals water rates to rise as usage restrictions drop
Granite Shoals residents are facing increased water rates for three different reasons. First, the city…
Burnet County tax rate goes down as property values go up
Burnet County’s tax rate will decrease by about 6 percent, while the estimated value of…
Residents, officials to flood meeting on South Llano River dam
The two-hour drive from Llano to Rocksprings should give concerned residents plenty of time to…
Highland Lakes population explosion heralds community changes
SMALL TOWNS, BIG CHANGES: A series on the impact of development and population growth on…
Water needed to quench thirst as volunteers battle rural blazes
The Llano Volunteer Fire Department is holding a water drive from 8 a.m. to noon…
Burnet County expects AG opinion in possible nepotism case
Burnet County Attorney Eddie Arredondo is awaiting an official opinion from the Texas attorney general…
Waterline upgrades give Granite Shoals homes better fire protection
Work is nearly done on extensive waterline upgrades along Hill Way Drive, which will provide…
Town halls on state of the lakes
The Central Texas Water Coalition is holding a town hall meeting to discuss water conservation…
Two blazes highlight fire risks in the Highland Lakes
Two grassfires erupted in Burnet and Llano counties on Wednesday, Aug. 2, the same day…