Feeling COVID crunch, ERs urge people with minor issues to go elsewhere
As emergency rooms deal with rising COVID-19 cases, healthcare officials urge people with minor injuries…
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2017 Marble Falls graduates and friends killed in one-car accident
Tragedy struck two families over the weekend when two young men were killed in an…
Tropical storm should bring scattered rain, cooler temperatures to the Highland Lakes
As the Texas Gulf Coast braces for the impact of Tropical Storm Nicholas, the Highland…
Burnet CISD Superintendent McBurnett gets contract extension and raise
After almost a decade as the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District superintendent, Keith McBurnett isn’t…
Project 316 gives hand to injured first responders, supports scholarships
Burnet Police Officer Jose Meza went into law enforcement for one primary reason. “Jose had…
Sheriff deals with staffing challenges
Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd is a big proponent of proactive law enforcement, but with…
HARTH Foundation needs volunteers to lead horses in therapy sessions
The HARTH Foundation, a nonprofit that offers equine therapy to adults and children, is seeking…
Governor signs partisan election law
With the stroke of his pen on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into…
Burnet cancels this week’s football games
No Friday night lights for the Burnet Bulldogs this week. As the Burnet Consolidated Independent…
Witness information, ‘frangible’ rounds in Burnet County homicides led to suspect
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to make a quick arrest in the Aug….
All BCISD campuses closed Sept. 7-8
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is closing all campuses to students on Tuesday-Wednesday, Sept….
Lampasas man charged with murder in two Burnet County deaths; victims named
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies have charged a 33-year-old Lampasas man with the murders of…
BCISD closing campus; MFISD closing campus and classrooms
Burnet and Marble Falls school district officials announced four temporary closures, including two elementary schools,…
Burnet CISD keeps face coverings optional, looks at rising enrollment, approves tax rate
No face coverings will be required for students and staff in the Burnet Consolidated Independent…
Sept. 1 brings bounty of new Texas laws
More than 660 bills passed by the 87th Texas Legislature become law on Wednesday, Sept….
Burnet CISD sets newly required election for state-mandated ‘Robin Hood’ payments
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District must ask voters to head to the polls in…
In wake of elementary school closing, districts keep close eye on COVID-19 cases
With rising COVID-19 cases locally, school districts are moving forward cautiously, especially after the recent…
Live Oak Leadership Academy focused on project-based learning, collaboration
With 25 years in public education, including a stint as a superintendent, Amy Jacobs saw…
David Yancey shines light on art of stained glass
Stained glass artist David Yancey moved around small pieces of colored glass on his light…
Central Texas mussels could be protected under Endangered Species Act
Six Central Texas freshwater species soon could be listed under the Endangered Species Act by…
CDC recommends third dose for some; boosters for others could start in September
Third doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are available locally for those with immunocompromised conditions, said…
Marble Falls Area EMS and Horseshoe Bay mark two-decade partnership
The city of Horseshoe Bay and Marble Falls Area EMS celebrate 20 years of working…
Pfizer vaccine now fully approved
After almost nine months under an emergency use authorization, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine earned full…
Public input sought on 2026 regional water plan
A public meeting to discuss development of the 2026 Region K regional water plan, which…