LakeFest organizers announce COVID-19 measures for July 25-26 event
While many events are pulling the plug on 2020, the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of…
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US 281 project to begin this year, adding turn lane and paved shoulders
Construction on a “dangerous” section of U.S. 281 in southern Burnet County is set to…
Congressman Williams on KBEY
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Austin) will visit with Ed Chandler of KBEY 103.9 FM Radio…
Another shortage amid COVID-19: coins
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about all kinds of unexpected shortages: toilet paper, meat, and,…
With TEA guidance, Highland Lakes school districts plan for new year
Local public school district officials waiting several weeks for Texas Education Agency guidance for the…
Relaxed attitudes toward virus means more COVID-19 infections
Burnet County’s newest COVID-19 cases are due to people dropping their guard, County Judge James…
Marble Falls Education Foundation names new executive director
Jeanna Jette is the new executive director of the Marble Falls Education Foundation, the organization…
Crisis Network partnership brings free fresh produce to families
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network will distribute free boxes of fresh produce to residents in…
Texas Tech relaxes teaching program to meet needs of working students
Texas Tech University will slow the pace of its TechTeach Across Texas educator preparation program…
Public hearing on countywide voting
The Burnet County Elections Office will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. July 14…
Jump in grasshopper numbers concern for gardeners and producers
Whether working in the yard or going for a walk, a constant companion in the…
September open date set for YMCA-Highland Lakes teen center in Burnet
Officials hope to wrap up construction of a new teen center at the YMCA of…
Burnet County fears poll worker shortage in November
Fear of COVID-19 had Burnet County scrambling to come up with enough poll workers for…
Burnet County growth remains steady
As other industries slowed or stopped altogether in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Restaurants can now sell pre-mixed cocktails to go — with restrictions
Texas bars were closed by order of Gov. Greg Abbott on June 26, but that…
Governor issues face covering order
On Thursday, July 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order requiring all Texans to…
Company: Dredging plant’s new site will result in quieter, cleaner operation
Collier Materials has announced plans for a new Lake LBJ sand dredging operation and plant…
Marathon Man Brad Quinn goes the distance 400 straight days
Running comes naturally to humans; it’s in our DNA. However, the extent to which 47-year-old…
Marble Falls Rodeo canceled
The 2020 Marble Falls Rodeo has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Marble…
H-E-B limits sales, requires masks
H-E-B has again imposed limits on the number of certain items shoppers can buy, announced…
Williams backs bill preserving lower tax for breweries and wineries
The political landscape might be divided now more than ever, but one thing that can…
Burnet concert series canceled
The Burnet Economic Development Corporation decided at a special meeting June 29 to cancel the…
Granite Shoals issues face mask order
Granite Shoals Mayor Carl Brugger issued a face covering order effective Tuesday, June 30, to…
Gregg Ranch developer picks local firms
Construction on Marble Falls’ first large-scale development in three decades is well underway. The developer…