Disaster Relief Fund helping Burnet County residents with essential needs
In the aftermath of the devastating October 2018 floods, Burnet County created the Declared Disaster…
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H-E-B grocery stores extending hours
H-E-B is extending business hours for its stores starting April 27. A month ago, the…
Adopt-a-2020-Senior Facebook groups create positive memories
As the final months of the school year were taken away from Highland Lakes high…
LCRA reopening handful of parks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is reopening some of its parks starting April 22 for…
School districts continue grab-and-go meals
With Texas school campuses closed through the rest of the 2019-20 academic year, local districts…
THAT’S MY JOB: Burnet County road crews pave way for growth
Burnet County road crews are responsible for maintaining and expanding roads across the county, but…
Local elections pushed to November
Six Burnet County elections slated for May 2 have been postponed until November 3. Earlier…
PEC extends suspension of service disconnections
Pedernales Electric Cooperative has extended its suspension of service disconnections for 60 days after the…
Linda Ellen Poe passed away April 17, 2020
Linda was born January 13, 1949, in Georgetown, Texas, to Alva H. “Pete” Onstott and…
Wordnie Boone ‘Junior’ Wooten passed away April 16, 2020
Wordnie Boone “Junior” Wooten passed away April 16, 2020. He was born January 16, 1932, in…
Governor closes schools, opens state parks with restrictions, adds retail to-go
During a news conference April 17, Governor Greg Abbott announced his reopening plans for Texas,…
Anglers set two Lake Marble Falls catfish records in three days
Nathan Dicken and his 10-year-old son, Braxton, spent the better part of last year setting…
Work on widening US 281, adding turn lane to begin this year
Safety improvements are coming to a 2.5-mile stretch of U.S. 281 sooner rather than later….
Highland Lakes mother creates program that teaches Bible as whole story
Tammy Berkman’s goal was to teach the Bible in a simple manner to her children…
Balcones Canyonlands refuge taking public comments on hunt plan
With so much of Texas land in private hands, many hunters have a hard time…
Local counties’ COVID-19 numbers low compared to surrounding areas
Since the state of Texas recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 cases on March 4, the…
Boys & Girls Club reopens to kids of medical personnel, first responders
Along with other facilities, the Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes closed operations…
Congressman touts federal assistance for small businesses, nonprofits
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams wants small-business owners to take advantage of the federal resources available…
Community mask makers needed
Sewing has become an in-demand skill across the Highland Lakes as more people are wearing…
Highland Lakes Service League offering scholarships to women
The Highland Lakes Service League helps charities and organizations across the area, but a major…
After the rain, a sunny Easter
The unseasonably warm and humid weather Wednesday, April 8, could trigger isolated, severe thunderstorms starting…
Ascension Seton Highland Lakes: Preparedness during evolving pandemic
By Karen Litterer As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact individuals in our communities and…
Governor closes Texas state parks
While some outdoor activities such as fishing and hiking are considered essential, Highland Lakes residents…
Llano Crawfish Open not happening April 17-18; later date possible
Organizers of the annual Llano Crawfish Open announced the event will not happen April 17-18…