Horseshoe Bay veteran Gerald Powell receives French Legion of Honor award
The highest and most prestigious decoration in France, the French Legion of Honor, was bestowed…
Daniel Clifton
Texas constitutional election Nov. 2
Highland Lakes voters can cast their ballots from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov….
2022 Locals Love Us voting now open
Cast your ballots online now through Nov. 30 in the 2022 Locals Love Us campaign,…
Burnet’s Esprit de Corps advances to state
The Burnet High School Esprit de Corps jumped from fourth in the preliminary round to…
Early voting in Texas constitutional election ends Friday; Election Day is Nov. 2
Voters have a few days left to cast their ballots early in the Texas constitutional…
Burnet Middle School cancels dance following threatening graffiti
Burnet Middle School officials canceled a school dance scheduled for Friday, Oct. 29, after finding…
Flu could bounce back this season
The lower number of flu cases the past two seasons have health officials concerned. Americans…
PetPALS open house Oct. 30; organization addresses pet overpopulation
For 15 years, PetPALS has served the Highland Lakes by providing low-cost spay and neuter…
Burnet County to get new state, federal representation with redrawn districts
UPDATE: Gov. Greg Abbott signed the new U.S Congressional districts, state Senate districts, state House…
Burnet FFA sending three groups to state judging competition in April 2022
Three Burnet High School FFA judging teams advanced to the state career development event competition…
Dispose of old, unused prescriptions at MFPD event Oct. 23
Every year, thousands of old or unused prescription drugs end up in landfills, down drains,…
With superior ratings, Burnet Esprit de Corps marches on to area contest
The Burnet Esprit de Corps took a step closer to its goal of state after…
Young Bulldog Ambassadors provide leadership, service at Bertram Elementary
The eight Bertram Elementary School Bulldog Ambassadors had just wrapped up a school event but…
Granite Shoals man gets 20 years for 2019 high-speed pursuit
A high-speed pursuit in April 2019 led to a 20-year prison sentence for a 41-year-old…
Burnet, Llano bands march into regionals
The Burnet High School Esprit de Corps is heading into the University Interscholastic League Region…
Early voting starts Oct. 18 for Texas constitutional election
Texans have amended the state’s constitution more than 500 times since it was adopted in…
Burnet CISD voters approve method of ‘Robin Hood’ recapture payments
Burnet school district voters overwhelmingly approved making direct state-mandated recapture payments in a special election…
As latest COVID-19 variant wanes, Highland Lakes eyes active flu season
Taking steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 over the past 18 months helped keep…
Burnet CISD curtailing substitute stipend; COVID-19 cases drop
A COVID-19 incentive for substitute teachers will expire Oct. 18 as planned, the Burnet Consolidated…
Hill Country Showcase jackpot livestock show for FFA and 4-H is Oct. 16-17
FFA and 4-H members from across Texas will converge on Burnet for the first-ever Hill…
Marble Falls Area EMS fish fry Oct. 6 at Blue Bonnet Cafe
The Marble Falls Area EMS fish fry fundraiser is on the menu at Blue Bonnet…
Communities and first responders can mingle on National Night Out
Granite Shoals Police Department Sgt. John Ortis knows his interactions with the general public don’t…
National Fire Prevention Week: Time to take action
National Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9, is more than a message. It’s a time to…
Destructive, illegal TikTok challenges in schools must stop, warn superintendents
TikTok challenges have hit Highland Lakes campuses, and a recent dare to slap a teacher…