Burnet unveils ‘Report a Concern’ tool for potholes, other resident issues
The city of Burnet introduced an online tool that lets residents report concerns like broken…
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With ‘extreme’ drought stage comes well restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District on Dec. 20 officially moved Burnet County into an…
MFISD considers bonds for projects; voters could have say in spring
The Marble Falls Independent School District is looking at $155 million in bonds that could…
Burnet OKs funding for new septic system at Humane Society
Burnet leaders answered a call for help from the Hill Country Humane Society, which is…
Waste Management explains rate rise to Granite Shoals council
The Granite Shoals City Council on Dec. 10 gained insight from Waste Management about its…
Sheriff’s office chief deputy announces run for Burnet County judge
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Trevino officially announced his candidacy for Burnet County…
Marble Falls eyes bank for City Hall
The Marble Falls City Council is in late-stage negotiations to purchase the Commercial National Bank…
Aerospace firm with Burnet County ties gets fourth NASA contract
Firefly Aerospace was recently awarded a $179 million contract from NASA to facilitate a moon…
Oakley resigns as Burnet County judge
Burnet County Judge James Oakley resigned from his position on Dec. 18 following a reprimand…
Burnet OKs plat for high-end subdivision
The Burnet City Council on Dec. 10 approved a preliminary plat for The Reserve at…
Staff cuts made at Llano Hospital amid financial struggles
Mid Coast Health System has made major staff cuts at Llano Hospital as it struggles…
Propane truck fire closes road, forces evacuations in Hoover’s Valley
A propane truck hauling 3,000 gallons of fuel rolled over and ignited in Hoover’s Valley…
Two killed in Texas 71 collision
Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision Sunday, Dec. 15, on Texas 71 near…
EVENTS: Week of Dec. 16
Here’s what’s happening the week of Dec. 16 across the Highland Lakes. For more things…
Granite Shoals honors star volunteer with Spirit of Service award
The city of Granite Shoals presented resident Michele Landfield with the 2025 John Rinehart Spirit…
Oakley reprimanded for unprofessional conduct, sexual harassment
Texas’ judicial conduct commission publicly reprimanded Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Dec. 11 for…
Winter break at the Science Mill
Class is in session at the Science Mill over winter break. The hands-on science, technology,…
Groundwater district considers another mandatory reduction
Some Burnet County well owners might have to reduce groundwater usage by 15 percent in…
LCRA eyes 2025 rate rise for farmers
The Lower Colorado River Authority has proposed raising rates for downstream rice and turf farmers…
Trucks and toys in Granite Shoals
The Granite Shoals police and fire departments host their annual truck show and toy drive…
Burnet County gets 800-acre land donation for public use
The Burnet County Commissioners Court accepted the donation of around 800 acres of land valued…
Public meeting on rock crusher permit draws united protest
Residents of all walks of life and ages strongly voiced their opposition to an air-quality…
Burnet County committee accepting and reviewing JP applications
Dec. 27 is the deadline to apply for Precinct 4 justice of the peace, a…
New marker tells story of Tiger Mill
The city of Horseshoe Bay’s historical committee installed an informational marker at the site of…