Hill Country Humane Society waives adoption fees to relieve overcrowding
The Hill Country Humane Society is ringing in the new year with a lifesaving special….
Elizabeth De Los Santos
Burnet County holds special meeting over Oakley’s replacement
The Burnet County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting Friday, Jan. 3, at 9…
Burnet County officials take oath of office
Newly elected and re-elected Burnet County officials were sworn into office on New Year’s Day…
Burnet County bucks up for annual livestock show
The 2025 Burnet County Livestock Show is Thursday-Saturday, Jan. 2-4, at the county fairgrounds, 1301…
Chunk Your Junk in Burnet
Burnet residents can kick off the new year by getting rid of unwanted household junk…
Newspaper digitization grant would open portal to local history
The Herman Brown Free Library in Burnet has applied for a Tocker Foundation grant to…
From California to France, new groundwater director has wellspring of knowledge
Reno Lamb was officially sworn in as the Precinct 3 director for the Central Texas…
Burnet unveils ‘Report a Concern’ tool for potholes, other resident issues
The city of Burnet introduced an online tool that lets residents report concerns like broken…
With ‘extreme’ drought stage comes well restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District on Dec. 20 officially moved Burnet County into an…
Burnet OKs funding for new septic system at Humane Society
Burnet leaders answered a call for help from the Hill Country Humane Society, which is…
Sheriff’s office chief deputy announces run for Burnet County judge
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Trevino officially announced his candidacy for Burnet County…
Burnet OKs revised zoning for convenience store-gas station
The Burnet City Council approved a zoning change for a block of land at 402…
Burnet OKs plat for high-end subdivision
The Burnet City Council on Dec. 10 approved a preliminary plat for The Reserve at…
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: BCISD’s Darlene Denton a Texas tuba trailblazer
Darlene Denton’s path to becoming the first woman tuba player in the University of Texas…
Crisis Network, Candlelight Ranch get PEC grants for home and garden
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Dec. 12 awarded $38,500 in community grants to nine organizations…
Oakley reprimanded for unprofessional conduct, sexual harassment
Texas’ judicial conduct commission publicly reprimanded Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Dec. 11 for…
Groundwater district considers another mandatory reduction
Some Burnet County well owners might have to reduce groundwater usage by 15 percent in…
Join the Club: Multiverse Poetry
mul-ti-verse noun An infinite realm of being or potential being of which the universe is…
Channel gift-stealing Grinch for VFW white elephant game
White elephant. Yankee swap. Dirty Santa—whatever you call it, you’re invited. The Marble Falls VFW…
Spread warmth with Coats for Kids donation
The Lakeside Christmas Market is not just about shopping, it’s also about giving back. During…
Burnet County gets 800-acre land donation for public use
The Burnet County Commissioners Court accepted the donation of around 800 acres of land valued…
Public meeting on rock crusher permit draws united protest
Residents of all walks of life and ages strongly voiced their opposition to an air-quality…
Burnet County Salvation Army needs bell ringers
The Burnet County Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to ring the bell at collection pots…
Burnet County committee accepting and reviewing JP applications
Dec. 27 is the deadline to apply for Precinct 4 justice of the peace, a…