Phoenix Center breaks ground
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Phoenix Center’s 7,380-square-foot mental health counseling center drew a crowd of…
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Officials: Stop spread of zebra mussels
As the summer boating season winds down, officials are asking people to take precautions when…
Always a need for substitute teachers, who play important roles
In the midst of a nationwide shortage of substitute teachers, Burnet County school districts say…
Sandy Harbor volunteers battle western wildfires
Two Sandy Harbor Volunteer Fire Department members spent this past summer fighting wildfires in the…
Project 316 event in Burnet to aid police officers’ families
Cristina Meza walked out of a hospital on Dec. 20, 2019, to catch her breath….
Burnet CISD in-person student population jumps to 80 percent
Burnet school district campuses are preparing for an additional 319 students starting Monday, Sept. 28,…
Crisis Network, MFISD partnership could help homeless students
Looking to alleviate student homelessness, the Highland Lakes Crisis Network proposed a partnership of sorts…
UPDATE: State exempts Llano County from mask order
The statewide face covering requirement was lifted for Llano County as of Wednesday, Sept. 23….
Marble Falls Which Wich adds gelato to menu
An icy Italian favorite now can be purchased at Which Wich. The Marble Falls location,…
Granite Shoals man faces charges in immigrant smuggling case
A 19-year-old Granite Shoals man faces federal charges for alleged involvement in smuggling people across…
That’s My Job: Burnet County Constable Missy Bindseil
Burnet County Precinct 4 Constable Missy Bindseil is an elected law enforcement officer for south…
Abbott relaxes COVID-19 restrictions; bars remain closed
Businesses will be allowed to increase capacity to 75 percent, but bars will remain closed…
Two groups encourage ‘lights out’ for human and bird benefits
Two organizations are encouraging Highland Lakes residents to go as dark as possible every night…
Texas state parks see new faces as people look for ways to escape
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up state park operations, along with everything else, even leading to…
How parents and students are coping with schools’ new normal
Four weeks into the 2020-21 school year, Burnet County parents and students have a feel…
Kingsland Community Center getting major interior upgrade
The Kingsland Community Center is getting a new look, especially its interior. “There’s been a…
Marble Falls teacher’s Lion Latch up for People’s Choice award
While you can cast only one ballot in the Nov. 3 general election, Marble Falls…
Bertram father, son killed in hit-and-run
UPDATE: The Leander Police Department identified the victims of the early morning fatal collision as…
Back to Basics: The hunt for inner peace
For Pastor Jim Coursey, hunting connects the human spirit with nature, bringing peace and calming…
UIL: Burnet fans must be team players on COVID-19 protocols
Typically, coaches make adjustments after the first football game. However, Burnet school district officials are…
World-renowned bee expert to speak at virtual Birding and Wildflower Society meeting
The necessity of virtual meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic has opened up a world of…
New Burnet CISD property tax rate lowest in its history
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees has lowered the district’s property tax…
9/11 parade and rally in Burnet
After Sept. 11, 2001, Americans said “we will never forget,” but 19 years later, Burnet…
Mountain bike park rides in to aid struggling Burnet restaurants
Burnet restaurants derailed by COVID-19 could find a new gear thanks to a Highland Lakes…