School districts set budgets and tax rates for 2019-20
School boards in the Highland Lakes have met and set their 2019-20 budgets and tax…
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Grandparenting seminar equips couples for important role
SPECIAL TO DAILYTRIB.COM Grandparents play a unique and profoundly influential role in the lives of…
Burnet County requests LCRA again lower Lake LBJ
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON At the request of residents, Burnet County commissioners are sending a letter…
Man who led law enforcement on long chase gets 55 years
A Cottonwood Shores man who led law enforcement on a chase through Marble Falls in…
Burnet freshman finishes first in cross country debut
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO The Burnet High School and Faith Academy of Marble Falls cross…
Bertram semiconductor engineer’s book isn’t just for kids
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Jeffrey C. Dunnihoo of Bertram found a creative way to explain…
New Kali’s Law requires emergency kill switch on boats
EDITOR’S NOTE: Under the approved legislation, the law “does not require the retrofitting of any…
Extreme heat this week with little relief; wildfire danger rises
As August nears its end, the hot weather refuses to go away. In fact, after…
DivorceCare support programs bring people together
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Divorce or separation are like any other significant loss, but people often…
Burnet Job Fair lines up variety of Highland Lakes employers
If you’re looking for a new job, a career change, or just wondering what’s out…
District Attorney Sonny McAfee named Prosecutor of the Year
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recognized District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee on August 22…
PEC employees collect school supplies for local campuses
Pedernales Electric Cooperative employees stopped by Colt Elementary School on August 19 to drop off…
Presentation: Border issue isn’t political; it’s a ‘human crisis’
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Rev. Mel Hazlewood had always considered immigration a political issue better…
Local school districts earn B’s in state accountability ratings
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The three Highland Lakes public school districts scored B’s for overall performance…
Fox News contributor Allen West to speak at GOP picnic
Former U.S Rep. Allen West is the keynote speaker for the Burnet County Republican Picnic…
Concrete pour begins at Inks Lake State Park boat ramp
STAFF WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Concrete pouring for the new boat ramp and dock began August…
Hog dog logs 15,000 miles with his Kingsland owners
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When Brew Van Gogh rolls by on his Harley-Davidson donned in…
School is back in session, so drivers need to watch out
You’re in a hurry when you see the flashing red lights and stop sign on…
New Texas hunting and fishing licenses now on sale
If you plan to hunt or fish in Texas after August 31, you need to…
PEC offers grants to nonprofits for energy-efficiency projects
For a nonprofit, $5,000 is a big boost for its programs. And thanks to Pedernales…
Local school districts are ‘Superior’ in financial management
According to the state of Texas, the three Highland Lakes school districts are doing a…
BCISD calls for $33M bond election for improvements
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is eyeing major upgrades and improvements across the district…
Roger Williams: Biggest issue facing U.S. is national debt
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON U.S. Rep. Roger Williams shared what might be a different view than…
Zebra mussels found in Lake LBJ; Marble Falls probably next
FROM STAFF REPORTS More bad news for the Highland Lakes as the Texas Parks and…