Task force investigating suspicious fires in and near Burnet County
A task force of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies is investigating a string…
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MFISD rolling out rapid test plan
The Marble Falls Independent School district plans to offer rapid COVID-19 testing for staff and…
A million Texans could be vaccinated by end of December, governor says
As Texans prepare for the Christmas holidays, the best gift isn’t under the tree but…
Lake Buchanan infested with zebra mussels; officials believe Inks Lake next
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department announced Thursday, Dec. 17, that Lake Buchanan is infested…
BCISD can now rapid test staff
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is now able to administer rapid COVID-19 tests to…
Granite Shoals updates recall election procedures after recent attempt
The city of Granite Shoals implemented procedural steps to ensure transparency if residents want to…
LCRA approves land sale for Marble Falls wastewater treatment plant
The Lower Colorado River Authority approved the sale of a 49-acre parcel of land to…
Granite Shoals employees could get more pay with more education
City of Granite Shoals employees could qualify for extra pay if they obtain additional education…
Esprit de Corps wins bronze at state
After the longest marching band season in Texas University Interscholastic League history, members of Burnet…
Save Lake LBJ gathers support
An anti-dredging group, Save Lake LBJ, has amassed 3,774 signatures as of Tuesday, Dec. 15,…
Marble Falls holiday ice skating rink attracts 2,200 visitors and counting
Nestled among the Walkway of Lights displays at Lakeside Park is Marble Falls’ newest Christmas…
Marble Falls surpasses $10M in sales tax allocations; other cities see increase
December marks the sixth consecutive month of record-breaking sales tax allocations and the first time…
Marble Falls football advances to area
The Marble Falls High School football team won a Class 5A Division II bi-district championship…
Texas part of program to vaccinate nursing home residents, staff for free
Gov. Greg Abbott is clearing a path so long-term care facility staff and residents can…
TEA pauses A-F school ratings
The Texas Education Agency announced Thursday, Dec. 10, that the A-F ratings “would be paused”…
Shady Grove Elementary School coach is in every classroom
Shady Grove Elementary School’s Teresa Mather loved being a teacher and making a difference in…
Concrete and aggregate producers see regulatory bills filed for 2021
The production and transportation of sand, cement, and concrete is a dusty business that has…
Fire destroys Burnet County church
The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a blaze that destroyed a historic church…
Cheerleaders, Starlettes painting the town’s cars for Mustang sendoff
As the Marble Falls High School football team prepares for its Class 5A playoff debut…
UPDATE: Body of boater found
UPDATE: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens located the body of a missing boater…
Football playoff game previews
Playoff fever is alive and well in Highland Lakes with three area football teams competing,…
Marble Falls awarded about $900K for Backbone Creek bridge project
The Texas Water Development Board recently approved $895,208 in matching funds for the construction of…
How COVID-19 vaccine will be distributed in Burnet County
As Texas awaits 1.4 million doses of a COVID-19 vaccine, Burnet County health officials are…
Burnet Middle School shifts to remote learning after principal’s death
Burnet Middle School will be fully remote Tuesday, Dec. 8, through Monday, Dec. 14, according…