Railroad officials tell commissioners long waits at crossings won’t happen again
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners received assurances from Austin Western Railroad and…
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Could it be? Rain and highs in the 90s in the forecast
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Hold onto your hats: There’s a chance for rain early…
Never taking a sick day, Dr. Ivan Shepperd was always there for his patients, community
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — When Marble Falls residents were sick, they knew…
New Faith Academy football field should be ready for season opener Aug. 31
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — As Hellas Construction workers continue to flatten and…
Phase 2 of Granite Shoals street project under budget, leading to other improvements
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Unexpected extra money could mean better roads feeding…
Marble Falls ISD surveying residents regarding facilities plan and possible bond election
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls school district officials are asking residents to…
Beto O’Rourke in Horseshoe Bay for town hall Aug. 16 as he takes on Ted Cruz in Senate race
FROM STAFF REPORTS HORSESHOE BAY — Beto O’Rourke, the Democratic candidate for the U.S Senate…
Squadron focuses on air show before contemplating future without Bluebonnet Belle
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — After losing the Bluebonnet Belle, a 1944 C-47 Douglas Skytrain…
Burnet teacher testifies before Texas Senate committee regarding school violence
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON AUSTIN — When Burnet Middle School teacher and Interact Club sponsor Sara…
Commissioners appoint longtime law enforcement officer to replace late friend as constable
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — When Burnet County Commissioners Court appointed Burnet County Sheriff’s Office…
Wildfire scorches 15 acres off RR 1174 in Burnet County; fourth blaze in recent weeks
FROM STAFF REPORTS BERTRAM — Despite the heat and fire services taxed from battling other…
UPDATE: CR 108 Fire in Burnet County not completely contained but almost, say officials
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — The CR 108 Fire north of Burnet isn’t at 100…
Bluebonnet Belle crashes taking off from Burnet airport; all 13 on board survive
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The Bluebonnet Belle, a Douglas C47 Skytrain, crashed at 9:18…
Excessive heat warning extended; triple digits continue for at least another week
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With temperatures expected to reach as high as 107 degrees…
Burnet to connect two parks and YMCA along Hamilton Creek
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — City staff has acquired land north and south of…
Llano City Council has open spot after resignation of alderwoman
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Llano City Council has a vacancy after the resignation of…
BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Texas Tech’s Kingsbury discusses Burnet’s Sterling Galban, sidelined due to injury
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO FRISCO — A torn ACL will sideline Texas Tech University freshman…
Burnet school district plan would lower property tax rate, raise $600,000 with voter OK
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — With the state of Texas eyeing as much as $2.7…
Llano musician dies on Texas 16 driving back from Kerrville gig
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY FREDERICKSBURG — A Hill Country musician died July 13 in a…
CORRECTION: Granite Shoals road work July 19; expect delays
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the initial article, it was stated that this project was tied to…
Recent long wait times at railroad tracks an ‘anomaly,’ says company, as EMS blocked during Burnet County heart attack call
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET COUNTY — Ten minutes after her 911 call on July…
Volunteer-run Beto O’Rourke office opens in Burnet as rep challenges Ted Cruz for Senate
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Local supporters of Congressman Beto O’Rourke’s bid to unseat U.S….
Granite Shoals town hall on likes, dislikes, and insights regarding deer management program
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Residents who have questions about or insights into…
Environmental group offers ‘good neighbor’ suggestions for mining operations
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Environmental groups and government entities have drafted…