Burnet seeks federal grant for Valley Street Well rehabilitation
The city of Burnet is applying for a federal grant to assist in the rehabilitation…
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BIZ Brief:The Hangar at Log Country Cove
The Hangar at Log Country Cove is now open at 111 CR 135 with a…
Highland Lakes Service League accepting applications for 2026 community grants
The Highland Lakes Service League is accepting applications for its annual Community Grants Program, offering…
Check your mailbox, the July 2026 issue of The Picayune is out now
The July issue of The Picayune Magazine is out now, and it’s in mailboxes around…
Plans emerge for large solar project outside Burnet
A land survey filed in Burnet County shows plans for a large solar project right…
No fireworks in city limits across the Highland Lakes
Residents living inside the city limits of all Highland Lakes area cities cannot legally set…
Bulldog athletics recognized by state for sportsmanship, service
For the first time, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District was recognized as a runner-up…
Fourth of July closures
Banks, offices, government buildings and more will be closed leading up to America’s 250th birthday….
Marble Falls approves funding for regional radio system upgrades
A $2.8 million upgrade to the regional radio system used by first responders in the…
Solar Car Challenge racing through Burnet County
High school students from around the country are gearing up for the 30th annual Solar…
Arrests made in Llano County prostitution bust
The Llano County Sheriff’s Office recently carried out Operation Red Light, resulting in the arrests…
New floodgate test on Wirtz Dam, Tuesday, June 30
The Lower Colorado River Authority will test a newly-completed floodgate at Wirtz Dam on the…
Granite Shoals updates deer management program ahead of harvest season
The Granite Shoals deer management program will operate under new rules this fall after recent…
New fire station dedicated to Chief Phillips
Nearly one year ago, Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips was lost in…
Massive, low-flying plane passes over Horseshoe Bay
A Boeing 777 freighter made an unusually low pass over Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center…
Government Meetings: For the week of June 29, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Llano County GOP getting new HQ
The Llano County Republican Party is moving into a permanent address, and local supporters are…
Horseshoe Bay hosting a day of parades
Horseshoe Bay will celebrate Fourth of July with a day of parades, food, and fun,…
Party, parade, and patriots in Spicewood for Fourth of July celebration
The Spicewood community is banding together this Fourth of July to celebrate the nation’s big…
Uncle Sam wants YOU to be a patriot this Fourth of July
Anyone who visited the Burnet County Courthouse on the morning of Tuesday, June 23, may…
Democratic U.S. congressional candidates coming to Granite Shoals
Two Democratic U.S. congressional candidates running to represent Burnet and Llano counties are hosting a…
Briggs and Oakalla fireworks return for fifth annual Fourth of July show
The Briggs and Oakalla communities are joining the nationwide festivities celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary…
Quest flex program helps students succeed at their own pace
A flexible school day at Burnet Consolidated Independent School District’s Quest High School has allowed…
Horseshoe Bay first responders recognized for Lake LBJ rescue
The Horseshoe Bay City Council honored four first responders June 17 for rescuing 11 people…