Burnet County named in complaint over elections website accessibility
Burnet County was named in a systemic class complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice…
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BCISD board extends superintendent’s contract another year
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees wants to keep Superintendent Keith McBurnett…
Kingsland Community Center getting major interior upgrade
The Kingsland Community Center is getting a new look, especially its interior. “There’s been a…
These cities canceled their elections
Several Highland Lakes cities have canceled their Nov. 3 elections due to a lack of…
Bertram man killed in Labor Day crash
A 22-year-old Bertram man was killed Monday, Sept. 7, in a two-vehicle collision that occurred…
Baylor Scott & White expands COVID-19 at-home monitoring app
Baylor Scott & White Health has expanded its digital care platform to include support for…
Babies are back at Baylor Scott & White-Marble Falls
As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, Baylor Scott & White is again scheduling labor and delivery…
Russo’s restaurant closes after 29 years
After 29 years at Russo’s restaurant and 49 years in the food service business, John…
John Arthur Martinez wins Western Swing Song of the Year
Highland Lakes singer-songwriter John Arthur Martinez was awarded Western Swing Song of the Year by…
Granite Shoals recall effort pushed to May 2021 election
A proposed recall election for Granite Shoals Mayor Carl Brugger and Councilor Bruce Jones will…
Save the World Brewing Company safe and tip jar stolen in break-in
Someone burglarized Save the World Brewing Company during the night on Sept. 3 and made…
EDC grant will help make downtown Marble Falls more festive
The city of Marble Falls is bringing holiday cheer to its downtown this season thanks…
ESD No. 3 increases fire services payment to Granite Shoals
Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 3 voted Sept. 3 to increase its annual payment…
Marble Falls signs agreement for 1,966-home Thunder Rock development
Another large-scale development, Thunder Rock, might be underway near Texas 71 and U.S. 281 in…
Marble Falls receives $2.5M grant for flood-resistant wastewater plant
The city of Marble Falls received a $2.5 million grant for the construction of a…
UIL: Burnet fans must be team players on COVID-19 protocols
Typically, coaches make adjustments after the first football game. However, Burnet school district officials are…
Horseshoe Bay residents thank volunteer firefighters with new fund
Horseshoe Bay residents have established a fund to support volunteer fire departments that helped battle…
Burnet interim police chief in place as city looks at applicants
With upward of 80 applicants for Burnet’s chief of police, no deadline set, and the…
Granite Shoals budgets for additional part-time firefighters
The city of Granite Shoals has budgeted an extra $144,022 this year to hire six…
New Burnet CISD property tax rate lowest in its history
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees has lowered the district’s property tax…
Mountain bike park rides in to aid struggling Burnet restaurants
Burnet restaurants derailed by COVID-19 could find a new gear thanks to a Highland Lakes…
Burnet County OKs Wirtz Dam bridge engineering contract
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on Aug. 25 approved a contract with K.C. Engineering to…
Marble Falls, Burnet school districts confirm COVID-19 cases
After a little more than a week of classes, Marble Falls and Burnet school districts…
Marble Falls track phenom Bailey Goggans picks Texas A&M
Marble Falls High School senior track-and-field star Bailey Goggans on Aug. 26 committed to her…