Burnet Girl Scout house faces uncertain future, but community rallies to help
Correction: The Church of the Epiphany in Burnet had leased the property that the girl…
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Highland Lakes football is back for 2026
Highland Lakes high school football teams take the field this week for the first games…
Sunrise Beach moves forward with two major water projects
Sunrise Beach is moving forward with two major infrastructure projects that will add storage capacity,…
State oversight office recommends denial of 765-kV transmission lines
Administrative law judges from the State Office of Administrative Hearings have officially issued a recommendation…
Jackson Street Jams brings thousands to downtown Burnet
Downtown Burnet was transformed into a community party hub over the last few months, with…
New Horseshoe Bay fire engine on the way
Horseshoe Bay should receive a new $1.16 million fire engine in early September. The 2026…
Vehicle goes over cliff in Granite Shoals, police investigating
Granite Shoals police are investigating an Aug. 7 incident in which a vehicle went over…
Senior sunrise with the Mustangs
The Marble Falls High School class of 2027 gathered at their campus visitor parking lot…
Thunder Rock sports complex remains closed amid developer delays
The Thunder Rock sports complex in Marble Falls remains closed while the developer addresses construction…
Granite Shoals proposes lower budget, tax rate
Granite Shoals is proposing a lower property tax rate and smaller budget for the 2026-27…
Burnet school district approves new tax rate for 2026-27
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District recently adopted a slightly lower tax rate for the…
More roadwork begins on Texas 29 east of Bertram
A 3.7-mile stretch of Texas 29 between Bertram and Liberty Hill is now under construction. …
Hundred-degree temps for the foreseeable forecast
The Highland Lakes area has seen several consecutive days of triple-digit temperatures, and that is…
Bertram eyeing budget with decreased spending, slightly increased tax rate
Bertram is preparing to approve its tax rate and budget in September for the upcoming…
Rare bipartisan race set for Llano County Pct. 4 commissioner seat
A rare bipartisan race will be on the Nov. 3 ballot for residents of Precinct…
PEC accepting nominations for standout high school students
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is accepting nominations for its Power Player Award, recognizing standout high school…
BIZ BRIEF: New beauty services business opens in Granite Shoals
A new esthetician business, Aesthetically Ellie, has opened in Granite Shoals at 6865 W. FM…
Governor reelection rep. visiting Burnet County Republican Club
A representative from Governor Greg Abbott’s reelection campaign will visit the Burnet County Republican Club…
Burnet Middle School gets failing grade from state, joins three elementary campuses
Burnet Middle School recently received a failing accountability grade from the state, joining the district’s…
Cottonwood Shores takes step toward water system upgrade
Cottonwood Shores is taking a step toward securing state funding for water system improvements that…
FiestaJAM announces 2026 lineup
Diamond Rio, Gary P. Nunn, Ruben Ramos & The Mexican Revolution, and other acts are…
Burnet County Republican Party members question integrity of March 2026 primary election
Several members of the Burnet County Republican Party, including its party chair, have come forward…
Grant funding for study on aquifer that feeds Krause Springs and Little Cypress Creek
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District was recently awarded part of a $7 million grant…
Another wildfire in Burnet County
An 20-acre fire sparked on the afternoon of Monday, Aug. 17, just north of Burnet,…