PEC to take over transmission operation from LCRA
By the end of 2023, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative expects to be operating its own…
Suzanne Freeman
Opioid lawsuit settlement for Burnet County increases
Burnet County will be getting even more money than previously decided from the settlement of…
‘Barracks’ actually condos targeting first-time buyers, retirees
A row of buildings at 1811 County Road 340 (Mormon Mill Road), about 2 miles…
Fundraiser to help build Black History Museum in Marble Falls
This year’s Black History Month celebration at St. Frederick’s Baptist Church in Marble Falls kicks…
Old Burnet County Jail reopens as visitors center after renovations
The Feb. 10 opening of the newly renovated historic Burnet County Jail began with a…
REMEMBER WHEN: Burnam, Frasier, Denniston ranch families among first Marble Falls settlers
Bobby Burnam still lives on land first granted to his family for fighting in the…
Burnet County candidate forum for court-at-law judge, state reps
Candidates for Burnet County Court-at-Law and state representative for District 19 traded barbs at a…
County burn ban lifted; crew recognized for work on jail-turned-attraction
The Burnet County Commissioners Court lifted the current burn ban, bought a license plate reader…
Room for more dedicated bricks in Fort Croghan’s Plaza of Honor
The first 94 of 300 bricks for sale in the Fort Croghan Grounds and Museum’s…
Ben Shields takes over as KBEY 103.9 FM operations manager
KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune named Ben Shields its new operations manager and added production…
PEC pole replacement almost complete in Marble Falls area
The last of a multimillion-dollar project to replace two wooden transmission poles with a single…
Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Barho honored
Jim Barho walked into a surprise as he prepared to deliver his departmental report at…
Burnet County subdivision brings real estate battle to Commissioners Court
Burnet County Attorney Eddie Arredondo was tasked by the Commissioners Court to explore what degree…
PEC winter storm surcharge could end sooner — maybe
The $8 to $12 monthly surcharge PEC members began paying Oct. 1, 2021, could end…
Burnet County clerk, Texas Senate candidates take part in GOP forums
Two candidates for Burnet County clerk voiced different opinions on the feasibility of opening a…
Burnet County judge candidates to meet in Q&A forum Jan. 11
The two candidates for the Republican nomination for Burnet County judge will meet in a…
Be prepared for winter weather
The four major providers of electricity to the Highland Lakes have been busy the past…
Burnet County Livestock Show kicks off season for Highland Lakes youths
Some of the students showing their animals at the Burnet County Livestock Show on Jan….
Burnet County GOP primary ballot order determined
The order of names on the March 1, 2022, Republican primary ballots were determined for…
Members with solar homes to receive less from PEC for excess power
The buy-back rates for individual solar energy generation will be 4 cents less than what…
WHAT’S IN A NAME: Thomas C. Ferguson Power Plant named for history buff, community leader
The Thomas C. Ferguson Power Plant in Horseshoe Bay provides electric power for about 1…
Before she educates on health, new Extension Service agent learning about Burnet County
Burnet County has a new Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agent for Family and Community…
Final PEC solar rate vote faces opposition
State Rep. Vikki Goodwin (D-District 47) recently voiced her opposition to new rates for those…
Burnet County releases road bond despite concerns of subdivision residents
Burnet County released a road bond for $396,140.14 to Lone Star Land Partners at the…