Local family that battled COVID-19 shares cautionary tale
Matt and Mercedes McCloughan Wetzel considered themselves healthy. The Blanco County couple and their three…
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City of Burnet providing masks, thermometers to its businesses
As Burnet businesses get ready to open later this week under the new guidelines set…
COVID-19 is still out there, Burnet County officials remind residents
Dr. Jules Madrigal, the Burnet County local health authority, explained that while Gov. Greg Abbott…
Reopening Texas starts Friday with retail, restaurants, movie theaters
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that some Texas businesses will be allowed to reopen May 1…
NFL’s David Morgan hopes for another shot, but longterm health is vital
After Minnesota Vikings tight end David Morgan spent 2019 on the sidelines recovering from a…
MFISD’s Dr. Allen discusses COVID-19 challenges, when classes might resume
Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Chris Allen knows families are dealing with many…
Mobile COVID-19 test site in Llano on Tuesday; appointments needed
The Texas National Guard will operate a COVID-19 mobile testing site in Llano on April…
Local hospitals get CARES Act grants
Two Highland Lakes hospitals each landed $84,317 grants through the CARES Act to help during…
$484B for small businesses, hospitals
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams said more help is on the way for Texas small businesses…
Burnet High School commencement will happen, just not on May 22
High school commencement isn’t just one night; it’s a celebration of the 4,749 days leading…
Assisted living under COVID-19
Not all stay-at-home measures are created equal, and for vulnerable and immunocompromised residents, measures undertaken…
Business leaders welcome ‘retail to go’
After almost a month of business closures due to the coronavirus pandemic, some Texas retail…
Marble Falls OKs purchase and deposit for July 4 fireworks display
After weeks of event cancellations, at least one annual celebration is in the works. Marble…
Disaster Relief Fund helping Burnet County residents with essential needs
In the aftermath of the devastating October 2018 floods, Burnet County created the Declared Disaster…
Drive-through COVID-19 testing begins April 23 in Burnet
Starting Thursday, Ascension Seton will conduct drive-through nasal swab testing for COVID-19 at the county…
Adopt-a-2020-Senior Facebook groups create positive memories
As the final months of the school year were taken away from Highland Lakes high…
Census field operations delayed until June 1; local response rates low
The federal government has suspended field operations for the 2020 Census until at least June…
LCRA reopening handful of parks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is reopening some of its parks starting April 22 for…
Bluebonnet Airshow returns in spring
Over the years, the Burnet Bluebonnet Airshow mesmerized crowds each spring. But, in March 2016,…
Burnet Whataburger closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Burnet Whataburger management confirmed one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 and has closed…
Local elections pushed to November
Six Burnet County elections slated for May 2 have been postponed until November 3. Earlier…
PEC extends suspension of service disconnections
Pedernales Electric Cooperative has extended its suspension of service disconnections for 60 days after the…
Midwife offers another option for expectant mothers in Highland Lakes
Midwife Ashley Collie feels awe and humility every time a mother cradles her newborn to…
Burnet Municipal Airport receives $30,000 grant, part of coronavirus aid
The Federal Aviation Administration on April 15 awarded the Burnet Municipal Airport a $30,000 grant,…