State amendments offer tax breaks to those who ‘sacrificed for others,’ spouses
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — In the face of concerns about tax contributions, a…
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Short stretch of Phillips Ranch Road to get biggest portion of funding
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — The shortest segment of road on the proposed…
For two decades, Bluebonnet Trails has provided mental health care services close to home
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — Martin McLean admitted that his initial reluctance 20 years…
Woman recovers from burns, two dogs perish in Horseshoe Bay fire
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY— Investigators have released more details regarding a manufactured home…
Burnet police station plans take shape with release of design
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — Burnet city officials on Oct. 17 released a conceptual…
Granite Shoals resident credited for statewide 911 system honored
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Even a little more than 30 years ago,…
Pickleball courts coming to Horseshoe Bay’s Martin Park
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY — A foundation grant has laid the groundwork for…
Burnet falls to China Spring 42-16
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — For the Burnet Bulldogs, Friday the 13th’s chills didn’t include…
Boerne Champion dominates Marble Falls from opening kickoff
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO BOERNE — The game’s opening play defined the outcome for the…
School bus driver removes child who flashed unloaded BB gun
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — School officials are reminding parents to keep tabs on their…
Granite Shoals officers upgrade firearms, get training
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals Police Department upgraded the firearms…
Fall temperatures coming after warm weekend
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While the calendar says it’s fall, the temperatures haven’t quite…
Burnet County Pct. 2 Commissioner Russell Graeter not filing for re-election
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — As many as three candidates have announced they plan…
Burnet Middle School introduces newest Sandy Hook Promise program: ‘Say Something’
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — Last year, Burnet Middle School students started with “hello.” This…
Burnet’s Live Oak Park gets funding for improvements
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — The Rotary Club of Burnet and the Lower Colorado…
Spike in stomach illnesses prompts word of caution from health official
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — From bad food preparation skills to poor hygiene,…
Mayors take stand against Burnet County rock crusher permit
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY COTTONWOOD SHORES — The mayors of Cottonwood Shores and Marble Falls…
Horseshoe Bay police officer gives ‘Wheel of Fortune’ game show a spin
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY — David Vaughn considers his experience on the iconic…
Manufacturing company considering move to Marble Falls
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. officials have taken…
Temperatures to dip overnight with lows in the 50s, winds
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While temperatures could hit a very un-autumn like 92 degrees…
Mining influx pits environmental concerns against economic impact
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET COUNTY — A mining industry representative has blasted environmental concerns…
Las Vegas massacre prompts call for Texans to report suspicious activity
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN – In light of the Las Vega attack, law enforcement in…
Horseshoe Bay event offers shredding service, prescription disposal
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY — A community-wide event offering residents use of a…
Marble Falls ISD donating buses, supplies to South Texas district hit by Hurricane Harvey
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Two Marble Falls Independent School District buses originally slated…