Rep sends out call to action on crusher
Texas state Rep. Ellen Troxclair sent out an “action alert” against a proposed rock-crushing facility…
Elizabeth De Los Santos
Burnet debuts new city seal
The Burnet City Council approved an updated city seal Tuesday, Feb. 11. The new design…
Burnet County commissioners postpone judge appointment after tie vote
The Burnet County judge seat remains vacant and the next step to appoint one is…
PEC scholarships available for students and adults
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting applications for its 2025 scholarship program now through 11:59…
NEW BIZ: Burnet’s Title Euphoria opens to readers of all ages
Title Euphoria, a new independent bookstore at 107 E. Jackson St. in Burnet, officially opened…
Judge forum addresses growth, transparency, budget management
Three applicants seeking appointment to the vacant Burnet County judge position presented their platforms during…
Check out new Spicewood Library’s progress
Construction could start in May on a new and bigger Spicewood Community Library. Recent fundraising…
Burnet students make state in family and consumer sciences
Three Burnet High School students advanced to the state Family, Career and Community Leaders of…
LCRA to set public meeting on Burnet-area rock quarry
The Lower Colorado River Authority plans to host a public meeting in the “coming months”…
BCSO ramps up enforcement efforts on commercial vehicles
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is increasing its enforcement of commercial vehicle regulations in 2025…
LCRA flags issues in quarry permit
The Austin-based company proposing to build a rock-crushing facility near the city of Burnet and…
Free wildfire mitigation workshop Feb. 8 for Burnet County residents
Burnet County residents can learn how to better protect their homes and property during a…
3 applicants for Burnet County judge
Burnet County announced three applicants for the county judge position Friday, Jan. 31: Gil Jones,…
MFISD approves $172M bond election; no tax rate increase
The Marble Falls Independent School Board of Trustees approved a $172.2 million bond election during…
Dockery takes lead on Wirtz Dam Bridge project, which faces delay
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on Jan. 28 appointed Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery…
Burnet County OKs background check for new hires, sensitive information
Burnet County is implementing its first-ever, countywide background check policy, requiring criminal history screenings for…
Lionhearts TNR needs help in feral cat mission
A Highland Lakes nonprofit is seeking volunteers for its trap-neuter-return program to help curb the…
Burnet rejects Atmos rate bump
The Burnet City Council voted Monday, Jan. 27, to deny Atmos Energy’s request to raise…
Big awards go to two Burnet city employees
The city of Burnet handed out its Employee of the Year and City Manager awards…
Rainbows hit Hamilton Creek lake
Anglers of all ages can cast a line for rainbow trout in Burnet. The Texas…
Burnet County’s PEC board seat up for election
Two of the seven seats on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors are up…
Two BCISD seats up for election
Two of the seven seats on the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees…
New, bigger Burnet City Hall on track for summer opening
Construction of the new Burnet City Hall is moving forward, with the $8 million, 18,000-square-foot…
Burnet buys lot in Eagles Nest for pump station expansion
The city of Burnet bought a 2-acre property in the Eagles Nest subdivision to upgrade…