Adopt-a-2020-Senior Facebook groups create positive memories
As the final months of the school year were taken away from Highland Lakes high…
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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,…
Governor closes schools, opens state parks with restrictions, adds retail to-go
During a news conference April 17, Governor Greg Abbott announced his reopening plans for Texas,…
Marble Falls movie theater’s original owner back with ‘state-of-the-art’ plans
The original owner of the Marble Falls multiscreen movie theater is returning for the sequel….
Anglers set two Lake Marble Falls catfish records in three days
Nathan Dicken and his 10-year-old son, Braxton, spent the better part of last year setting…
Work on widening US 281, adding turn lane to begin this year
Safety improvements are coming to a 2.5-mile stretch of U.S. 281 sooner rather than later….
Humorous Bluebonnet Fest shirts make the best out of bad situation
When the Burnet Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2020 Bluebonnet Festival due…
Bill’s Burgers in Marble Falls closes
COVID-19 restrictions on restaurants have claimed a popular Marble Falls eatery. On April 15, Amber…
Community Concert Series is music to the ears in uncertain times
Tired of being stuck indoors and missing your favorite local musicians? Well, relief is on…
Blue Collar Benevolence Fund assisting Highland Lakes workers financially
Brad Jackson of Jackson Electric in Marble Falls is grateful he’s still working, but he…
Llano County judge: ‘Social discipline’ today, back to business tomorrow
Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham looks forward to the day the county can return to…
Easter morning tornado strikes RV parks in Blanco County
On Easter morning, April 12, at about 5:30 a.m., a tornado touched down in Round…
Local counties’ COVID-19 numbers low compared to surrounding areas
Since the state of Texas recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 cases on March 4, the…
Marble Falls ISD, EMS official talks about COVID-19’s impact
Kevin Naumann sees firsthand the way the coronavirus pandemic is affecting first responders and schools….
During pandemic, veterinary clinics cope on a case-by-case basis
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed people’s normal routines, including how they take care of their…
Bear King, Crisis Network cook up partnership for food deliveries
After Governor Greg Abbott closed the dining rooms of restaurants and bars across the state…
Marble Falls ISD’s remote instruction is a learning experience
Remote learning isn’t ideal, but Marble Falls Independent School District Superintendent Chris Allen said things…