PEC prepares for summer of conservation warnings, message fatigue
Message fatigue from “calls for conservation” could be a problem by the end of what…
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Two Bay City residents killed in small aircraft crash in Granite Shoals
Two Bay City residents are dead after the small aircraft they were in crashed Sunday,…
Burnet woman charged with murder in deadly April collision
A Burnet woman faces a murder charge and up to 99 years in prison following…
World War II vet Ken Lindow celebrates 100th; ‘I’ve had a good life’
World War II veteran Ken Lindow of Horseshoe Bay turned 100 years old on Wednesday,…
Baby formula shortage continues; plant to restart production in June
As Samantha Wampler turned down the H-E-B baby aisle in February, her heart sank. The…
BCISD removes gender-specific language from dress code
By Grace Gates • Student Correspondent The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees…
Granite Shoals council delays decisions on disciplinary action, parkland
The Granite Shoals City Council once again delayed action on two recurring and controversial issues…
Main Street gunfire report ‘unfounded’
Marble Falls authorities on May 25 issued a shelter-in-place order for Main Street and two…
Burnet High School names band director
Joseph Cox was named the new band director at Burnet High School. He has served…
Marble Falls, Burnet school districts ramp up security day after Uvalde shooting
Police presence was increased Wednesday, May 25, on campuses in both the Burnet and Marble…
Child struck by car in stable condition
Emergency crews airlifted a 1-year-old Marble Falls child to Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central…
RUNOFF ROUNDUP: Flores, Troxclair win Republican nominations
Local, district, and state Republican and Democratic nominations were decided Tuesday, May 24, in each…
Burnet man faces murder charge in knife attack after victim dies
A Burnet man now faces a murder charge following the death of the person police…
Commissioners address Bertram Library building, juror pay, political signs
The Burnet County Commissioners Court accepted a warranty gift deed for the Bertram Library building,…
Highland Lakes school districts feeding kids during the summer
The three Highland Lakes public school districts are offering summer meal programs at several sites…
Purchase Energy Star and water-efficient products tax-free May 28-30
Texans can save money and conserve Saturday-Monday, May 28-30, during the combined sales tax holidays…
LCSO needs new wheels; Community Resource Center proposed for Kingsland
The Llano County Commissioners Court discussed the need for up to nine new patrol vehicles…
State, local runoff elections May 24
Several high-profile state office and two district races are on the ballots for the Republican…
Student job board links teens with prospective summer employers
Summer jobs are a rite of passage for teens, who have a new resource when…
Groundwater conservation district OKs study for future development
Current drought conditions and developmental pressures might be impacting the water supply in Burnet County,…
Group digs into Llano County historic mining exhibit project
Groundbreaking ceremonies were May 4 for a new mining exhibit at the historic train depot…
Rain possible with coming cool front
The Highland Lakes could get some relief from high temperatures and dry weather over the…
LCRA board OKs capital investment plans, including Black Rock upgrades
Black Rock Park in Buchanan Dam will get an upgrade, the Lower Colorado River Authority…
Burnet CISD’s Sharon Schwartz retiring after three decades
For 31 years, Sharon Schwartz has helped keep Burnet Consolidated Independent School District moving along,…