Save Sandy Creek meeting Aug. 16 over ‘sand mine’ concerns
FROM STAFF REPORTS SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Those interested in how a proposed “sand mine”…
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Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department dedicates new burn room for live training
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Stephen Grove recalled the moment it happened. He…
Marble Falls football begins fall practices; coaches like retention and fitness levels
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS —The Marble Falls High School football team took to…
Marble Falls, Burnet school districts replace ACE programs as grant funding ends
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — With waiting lists growing at two of the three elementary…
After weekend rains, Llano lowers water restrictions to Stage 3 — for now
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — Although Llano received less than an inch of rain in…
Granite Shoals Police Department hoping for boatload of school supplies
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals Police Department’s boat is used…
Burnet Bulldogs offense and defense evenly matched in intrasquad scrimmage
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BURNET — The Burnet High School football t eam ended its…
July housing report: Median prices up in Burnet and Llano counties, closed sales down
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — The July housing report shows increased median prices in…
Potential rainfall this weekend significant for drought-stricken Llano and Burnet counties
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS LLANO — Rain overnight Aug. 9-10 provided a respite from a run…
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams visits PEC’s new Marble Falls office and briefly talks politics
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — U.S. Rep. Roger Williams stopped by the Pedernales Electric…
Llano football players give coaches something to smile about during first practices
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO LLANO — A pleasure. That’s how Llano High School head football…
Marble Falls now providing free Wi-Fi access at Westside Park
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Eleven-year-old Nathan Jowers didn’t hesitate when answering why…
Two bats found in Meadowlakes test positive for rabies
FROM STAFF REPORTS MEADOWLAKES — City officials are urging residents to beware of wild animals…
Burnet Bulldogs hit crowded field on first day of practices
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BURNET — With 90 student-athletes hitting Bulldog Field on Aug. 6,…
Former Granite Shoals Mayor Dennis Maier was a ‘true servant’
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Dennis Maier was such a dedicated servant and…
Burnet Parks Supervisor Randy Longoria was always there for the community
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Randy Longoria wanted the people of Burnet to know…
Marble Falls City Council proposes lower tax rate for second straight year
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS MARBLE FALLS — The city of Marble Falls’s tax rate will likely…
PEC board to break in new Marble Falls office with meeting
FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — The Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors will get…
Granite Shoals City Council members unanimous in choice for city manager
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Granite Shoals City Council members unanimously voted during…
Event chance for residents to thank Llano County crews that battled back-to-back blazes
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON LLANO — After spending hours fighting and supporting efforts to battle two…
Burnet County disaster declaration, burn ban remain due to wildfires, dry conditions
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County remains under a Declaration of Disaster and…
‘Father of Texas 911 System,’ Granite Shoals resident Bill Carter dies at 89
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Growing up in Garland, Austin Stanphill didn’t have…
Highland Lakes has a shortage of football officials; training being offered for newcomers
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Love them or not, football officials play a…
BACK TO SCHOOL: Everything you need to know if your student attends BCISD campuses
The Bulldogs are back — well, officially on Monday, Aug. 20, the first of class…