Burnet County voting precincts could be redrawn in 2025
Burnet County might have to redraw its voting precincts in 2025 as population shifts are…
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NEW BIZ: Granite Shoals welcomes Bienvenidos Insurance
Bienvenidos Insurance held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony in Granite Shoals on Friday, May…
Growing Bertram needs groundwater study before usage increase
The city of Bertram is trying to expand its annual groundwater allowance to spur development,…
Groundwater officials reduce drought stage, ease restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District has downgraded the drought stage for Burnet County and…
Hot, hot, hot Memorial Day weekend
Temperatures could hit 100 degrees in some parts of the Highland Lakes on Sunday, May…
Memorial Day closures and events
Many government offices, banks, and businesses across the Highland Lakes will be closed or have…
One illegal dam destroyed but others discovered
An illegal dam in Mason County has been demolished, restoring uninterrupted flow to the James…
Boat ramp reopens; spirits rise with lake
After nearly two dry years, the Llano County Park boat ramp on Lake Buchanan has…
Memorial Day through the eyes of combat veterans
Wesley Lewis pointed to a painting of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial that hangs in the…
New Burnet superintendent shares vision and concerns
Dr. Aaron Peña sees a bright future for the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District. The…
Spicewood gets first full-time firefighters
Spicewood Fire Rescue badged its first three full-time firefighters and honored two of its captains…
Granite Shoals eyes changes to property maintenance codes
Proposed changes to a Granite Shoals property maintenance ordinance came under fire from residents worried…
Help spot stray cats in Granite Shoals
The Granite Shoals Community Cat Advisory Committee is asking residents to help it track down…
Learn how to earn your wings at Future Pilot event
Aspiring aviators can learn what it takes to earn their pilot wings on June 1…
Burnet County gets serious on nuisance property cleanup
The Burnet County Commissioners Court unanimously voted to clean up a nuisance property at 208…
Election interference allegations ‘unfounded’
Allegations of interference in the March primary election for Llano County Precinct 3 commissioner are…
Burnet County makes headway on jail’s fiscal health
Burnet County officials have made progress in managing the county jail’s finances, which have been…
Granite Shoals inks new contract with Humane Society
The Granite Shoals City Council signed off on a new $40,000 contract with the Hill…
Granite Shoals flushing system of discolored—but safe—water
Granite Shoals residents might have discolored water coming from their faucets due to a major…
Llano County declares May Mental Health Awareness Month
May 2024 is Mental Health Awareness Month in Llano County, commissioners declared during a regular…
Granite Shoals seats 2024-25 council
Catherine Bell was sworn in as the new Place 6 councilor on the Granite Shoals…
Llano County closes in on federal funds for criminal justice center
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved the final steps necessary to acquire over $4.8 million…
Lake Buchanan sees major rain gains
As of Tuesday, May 14, Lake Buchanan has risen over 8 feet since April 30,…
Bertram wants more groundwater
The city of Bertram wants to bump up its allowable annual groundwater use by 13…