Hearing on groundwater district tax rate is Sept. 17 in Burnet
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District is holding a public hearing on Sept. 17 over…
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60 years of community action for agency that serves Meals on Wheels and more
The community action agency Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. A…
City and county officials take steps to stop rock crusher near Burnet
Burnet city and county officials are pushing back against an air quality standard permit for…
9/11 donation drive for firefighters
In memory of the lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Burnet…
Burnet County district clerk named in suit over e-filed document access
A national news service based in California has filed a civil lawsuit against multiple Texas…
Care-A-Van brings healthcare to kids
The Seton Highland Lakes Care-A-Van is making regular weekly stops, including at several elementary schools,…
BPD trains for active shooters
The Burnet Police Department recently completed Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training to prepare officers…
BIZ: Marble Falls financial advisor makes Forbes list
Marble Falls financial advisor Mitch Rivers was recently named to the 2024 Forbes Top Next-Gen…
State lawmakers push for TCEQ public meeting on rock crusher
Two state lawmakers representing Burnet County have asked the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for…
Residents protest Burnet rock crusher
Residents gathered at the Burnet Community Center on Sunday, Sept. 1, to protest a proposed…
Burnet County commissioners amend budget, address department needs
Burnet County department heads outlined their financial needs during a public hearing on the proposed…
BCISD creates new leadership role to improve student services
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is adding an assistant superintendent to focus on improving…
Burnet electric bills to increase
Electric bills are going up in Burnet. During its regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27,…
Burnet’s new drug-detection system can keep first responders safe
The city of Burnet has invested in the drug-detection system TruNarc, which allows first responders…
BPD reminds golf course residents about cart laws
Underage and unlicensed drivers cannot legally operate golf carts on public roads, the Burnet Police…
Officer Raya settles in at BPD
The Burnet Police Department has a new officer: 14-month-old German shorthair pointer Raya from Bulgaria. …
Men Who Cook benefits effort to end domestic violence
The Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center’s first-ever Men Who Cook fundraiser is Oct. 25 from…
New Burnet AD shares game plan
Newly hired Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Athletic Director Steve Hale shared his vision for…
Two groundwater violators agree to comply to rules; one fined
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District held a show cause hearing on Monday, Aug. 19,…
‘American Pickers’ digging for Texas treasures
The History Channel series “American Pickers” is making its way to Texas, and Highland Lakes…
Julie’s Cocina under new ownership
Julie’s Cocina has a new owner. Namesake Julie Briceno and son Frankie Marquez Jr. sold…
‘A regular teenager again’: Bertram girl gets lifesaving kidney
Bertram teen Ali Thomas’ difficult, three-year journey reached a joyous conclusion on Aug. 12 when…
Check off teacher wishlists
Help teachers head back to school with the supplies they need. The Highland Lakes Crisis…