Illegal fentanyl use, ODs worry officials
Llano County law enforcement agencies are investigating an influx of illegally made synthetic drugs possibly…
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Guadalupe bass, the state fish, returns from brink of extinction in Central Texas
Once on the brink of extinction, the Guadalupe bass — Texas’ state fish — is…
Texas voters to decide on eight constitutional amendments in November
The Texas Legislature is sending eight statewide amendments to voters in the Nov. 2 election….
Skiin’ with the Galilean transformative for youths and volunteers
As the boats headed out from Johnson Park to Lake Marble Falls, the smiles on…
Burnet CISD names two new principals, receives better budget outlook
Class is out but the Burnet school board is hard at work, approving the hires…
Burnet Police Department holds open house
Though the new Burnet Police Department building opened last fall, officials had to wait until…
GROWING PAINS: Rising cost of lumber adds stress to building boom
The cost of lumber has increased by almost 300 percent since last spring when COVID-19…
Burnet County ESD No. 9 bulking up Spicewood-area fire protection
With Texas 71 cutting through Spicewood and growth from Austin edging into the Burnet County…
Police seek tips on mailbox vandalism
The Marble Falls Police Department is seeking information regarding a white Ford pickup and its…
Texas governor to call Legislature back to Austin after controversial session
The official 87th legislative session of Texas came to a dramatic end Memorial Day weekend,…
Go wild this summer with Marble Falls library reading challenge
Summer break is here, and it’s time for students to pick up a book —…
Burnet senior Greyson Barnett epitomizes community, school involvement
When educators talk about a well-rounded student, they need only look to Burnet High School…
Memorial Day Ruck March honors the fallen, POWs, and MIAs
Memorial Day is not just a day off for Justin Michael but a time to…
Marble Falls library honors longtime friend Jane Knapik
When Jane Knapik arrived in Marble Falls about 23 years ago, she began making a…
Burnet CISD graduations May 27 and 28
After a year of trials and tribulations, Burnet High School and Quest High School seniors…
Burnet County gives and receives money, including $10,000 donation for road repairs
The Burnet County Commissioners Court both gave and received during the regular May 25 meeting,…
Look for super flower blood moon eclipse
If the skies are clear and you’re out of bed early Wednesday morning, you might…
May rains will give way to hot, dry fire season; prevention is key
After several days of rain, you might not be thinking about wildfire prevention, but Marble…
BCISD applying for $4.9M grant to address pandemic’s impact on students
A grant totaling $4.9 million would help the Burnet school district address the impact of…
Businesses face employee shortfall
The Highland Lakes is hiring, but job seekers are in short supply, according to area…
NEW BIZ: Get fresh veggies and Amish furniture at Kale & Kale in Burnet
The giant Texas-grown carrots catch a shopper’s eye at the recently opened Kale & Kale…
CDC: Fully vaccinated people don’t need to wear masks, except where required
People fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t need to wear face coverings for outdoor and indoor…
Texas won’t require COVID-19 vaccinations for public school students next fall
The state of Texas will not require eligible public school students to get a COVID-19…
Shady Grove Elementary STEAM Lab lets students explore, experiment, and create
Learning takes many paths, and at Shady Grove Elementary School in Burnet, one path meanders…