Emergency preparedness fair March 29
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative is partnering with Burnet County for the Ready as One Community…
Elizabeth De Los Santos
Developer seeks permit for subdivision near controversial quarry site
A proposed 214-lot subdivision is under review by the Lower Colorado River Authority for a…
New voting system approved; resident threatens AG complaint
Burnet County commissioners approved the purchase of the Hart InterCivic Ballot on Demand voting system…
Wirtz Dam Bridge in redesign after archaeological discovery
The Wirtz Dam Bridge project hit an unexpected delay after the discovery of an archaeological…
New election system up for vote
The Burnet County Commissioners Court will vote on the purchase of new election equipment during…
‘Swatting’ hoax raises police alarm
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a suspected case of “swatting” after a false…
Bryan Wilson new Burnet County judge
Burnet County commissioners unanimously appointed former state official Bryan Wilson as the new Burnet County…
Burnet investigator honored for impact with Wallace Riddell award
Burnet Police Department Investigator Joshua Day was recognized for outstanding service to the community with…
Commissioners to weigh next steps in judge appointment process
The Burnet County Commissioners Court could modify the process of appointing a new county judge…
‘Endangered’ golden-cheeked warbler might be downlisted
The golden-cheeked warbler could be downlisted from “endangered” to “threatened” under the Endangered Species Act….
BCISD hires security chief, laying groundwork for district police department
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the hiring of Dewayne…
Aggregate company proposes railway through Burnet County
A proposed 26.9-mile rail line in Burnet and Lampasas counties to transport aggregate material between…
Troxclair moves to stop rock crusher, introduces bill to tighten quarry rules
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair on Monday, March 3, filed a motion to overturn the Texas…
Burnet County seeks fund for hospitals to recoup Medicaid treatment costs
Burnet County commissioners are pushing for state lawmakers to draft legislation that could help local…
Burn bans back after planned fires go wild, risk rises
The Burnet County Commissioners Court reinstated a burn ban Monday, March 3, after a series…
Bertram set to cancel election due to lack of candidates
Bertram might cancel its upcoming election after only two candidates filed for three available City…
Burnet County prepares for voting machine mandate amid public concerns
With a 2026 deadline looming for Texas counties to update their voting equipment, Burnet County…
Still no clear plan for judge appointment
Burnet County commissioners took no solid action on the appointment of a new county judge…
2025 Bluebonnet Airshow tickets on sale
Tickets are now available for the 33rd annual Bluebonnet Airshow, which is March 15 from…
Burnet students celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with reading event
The Cat in the Hat and other whimsical characters will bring Dr. Seuss’ imaginative worlds…
A better picture of Burnet County groundwater
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District recently unveiled its revamped website with improved accessibility and…
Burnet County town hall to guide election equipment purchase
Burnet County is hosting a town hall to gather public input before officials purchase new…
TCEQ approves Burnet crusher permit; opponents plan to challenge
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved Air Quality Standard Permit No. 176835 for Asphalt…
Burnet election has contested races
The Burnet election in May features contested races for mayor and three at-large City Council…
