Mannix withdraws from Burnet police chief position amid protests
Former Cedar Park Police Chief Sean Mannix will not be the new Burnet chief. Mannix…
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How to prevent heat exhaustion, stroke
Mother Nature is making herself felt as a strong high-pressure system settles over the Highland…
Burnet County issues burn ban
Burnet County officials have issued a burn ban due to a stretch of hot, dry…
Granite Shoals using CARES Act money to make City Hall safer
The city of Granite Shoals is using federal funding to make City Hall safer for…
Burnet graduate tasked with upholding Aggie values and traditions
Growing up, Mike Rivera did not dream of becoming an Aggie. He hadn’t really even…
Abbott expands suspension of elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases rise
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation July 9 suspending…
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District seats up for grabs
Residents can file to run for the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors…
String of 100-degree days ahead
Expect triple digits and sunshine this weekend in the Highland Lakes. According to the National…
LakeFest organizers announce COVID-19 measures for July 25-26 event
While many events are pulling the plug on 2020, the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of…
US 281 project to begin this year, adding turn lane and paved shoulders
Construction on a “dangerous” section of U.S. 281 in southern Burnet County is set to…
Congressman Williams on KBEY
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Austin) will visit with Ed Chandler of KBEY 103.9 FM Radio…
Another shortage amid COVID-19: coins
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about all kinds of unexpected shortages: toilet paper, meat, and,…
With TEA guidance, Highland Lakes school districts plan for new year
Local public school district officials waiting several weeks for Texas Education Agency guidance for the…
Relaxed attitudes toward virus means more COVID-19 infections
Burnet County’s newest COVID-19 cases are due to people dropping their guard, County Judge James…
Marble Falls Education Foundation names new executive director
Jeanna Jette is the new executive director of the Marble Falls Education Foundation, the organization…
Crisis Network partnership brings free fresh produce to families
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network will distribute free boxes of fresh produce to residents in…
Texas Tech relaxes teaching program to meet needs of working students
Texas Tech University will slow the pace of its TechTeach Across Texas educator preparation program…
Public hearing on countywide voting
The Burnet County Elections Office will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. July 14…
Jump in grasshopper numbers concern for gardeners and producers
Whether working in the yard or going for a walk, a constant companion in the…
September open date set for YMCA-Highland Lakes teen center in Burnet
Officials hope to wrap up construction of a new teen center at the YMCA of…
Burnet County fears poll worker shortage in November
Fear of COVID-19 had Burnet County scrambling to come up with enough poll workers for…
Burnet County growth remains steady
As other industries slowed or stopped altogether in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Restaurants can now sell pre-mixed cocktails to go — with restrictions
Texas bars were closed by order of Gov. Greg Abbott on June 26, but that…
Governor issues face covering order
On Thursday, July 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order requiring all Texans to…