TxDOT road resurfacing projects slated for 2019 in Llano and Blanco counties
FROM STAFF REPORTS Three area road resurfacing projects will move forward in 2019, according to…
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‘Running is something you have to find your soul in,’ says new Marble Falls coach
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO After the beloved Anthony Torns resigned as the Marble Falls High…
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office hires veteran DPS officer to patrol increased truck traffic
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Outside the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy William “Tally” Talamantez can…
TCEQ meeting Oct. 11 in Marble Falls regarding proposed Spicewood rock crusher
FROM STAFF REPORTS An information meeting hosted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will…
Flu season is here; now’s the time to get vaccinated
FROM STAFF REPORTS While people tend to connect influenza with the colder, winter months, the…
TxDOT plans: Construction on stretch of Texas 29 at $20 million, to continue into 2021
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Just over 50 people attended Texas Department of Transportation open house…
Granite Shoals raises water rates, approves bigger contract with animal shelter
UPDATE: This article as of Oct. 1 reflects the increase to the city’s water tier…
Skeletal remains found in Burnet County in August those of woman last seen in April
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the skeletal remains they found…
Business Roundup: News in brief from across the Highland Lake
Here’s a quick look at business happenings in the area:
Users of WarnCentralTexas.org notification system being asked to update information
FROM STAFF REPORTS If you’ve recently received a number of WarnCentralTexas emails, it’s probably not…
Rabid skunk found in Burnet at Washington and US 281
FROM STAFF REPORTS A rabid skunk was found Sept. 21 at the corner of West…
Burnet approves amendment to retirement policy, purchase of two patrol units, and plats
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Burnet City Council members approved amending the city’s retirement policy, purchasing…
Burnet County hires environmental crimes deputy; job first of its kind in Texas
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Chris Cowan isn’t just a new hire in Burnet County. Filling…
UTOPiAfest on ‘shaky ground’ as Burnet County sheriff mulls permit for November event
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS As of Sept. 25, Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd had his…
Burnet County could set special election for Double Horn incorporation
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS If all goes as planned, residents of Double Horn subdivision near…
Proposed plans for stretch of Texas 29 on display at TxDOT open house Sept. 27
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Residents have two hours Sept. 27 to view proposed plans for…
Why are T formations in football back in favor after years of spread success?
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO When Bob Shipley became the Burnet High School head football coach…
Burnet football fans can help flood-devastated Sonora community before the big game
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BURNET — Before Burnet school district Superintendent Keith McBurnett had a…
Heavy rain causes Llano River flooding; couple clinging to tree rescued by Kingsland VFD
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Quick, heavy rainfall Sept. 21 near Sonora caused the Llano River…
Spicewood neighborhood seeks to incorporate in fight against proposed rock crusher
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS If they get their way, residents near Double Horn Creek might…
Business Roundup: News in brief from across the Highland Lakes
Here’s a quick look at business happenings in the area: ANNIVERSARIES • Save the World Brewing…
UTOPiAfest music festival organizers face discord at public meeting in Burnet
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS About 100 people pelted UTOPiAfest Down In the Oaks organizers with…
New turf at Mustang Stadium part of bond package on ballot; reason is safety, officials say
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Just before the 2018 football season started, Wade…
Marble Falls Fire Rescue can hire 3 firefighters with Department of Homeland Security grant
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — A Department of Homeland Security grant will enable Marble…