State mandates training for MFISD on disciplining homeless students
The Texas Education Agency issued a corrective action plan to Marble Falls Independent School District…
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New Year’s Day closures; thank a pope for Jan. 1 holiday
All Highland Lakes city, county, and state government offices along with banks in Burnet and…
Spot fires highlight high risk
Firefighters battled 15 “spot fires” across Llano County on Dec. 27, all reportedly caused by…
Hot and cold: If you don’t like the weather, just wait a day
The Highland Lakes will drop about 20 degrees from Monday to Tuesday from a hot…
Newspaper digitization grant would open portal to local history
The Herman Brown Free Library in Burnet has applied for a Tocker Foundation grant to…
Granite Shoals codifies protections for native plants, wild spaces
Wildlife and native wildflowers have a safe haven in Granite Shoals after a recent overhaul…
No Granite Shoals fireworks; Burnet County prohibits ‘skyrockets’
Granite Shoals might have to welcome 2025 without a bang if the Burnet County burn…
From California to France, new groundwater director has wellspring of knowledge
Reno Lamb was officially sworn in as the Precinct 3 director for the Central Texas…
Survey says: Horseshoe Bay residents want more to do
Horseshoe Bay residents want more entertainment, public spaces, a downtown district, and better shopping—all while…
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…
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…
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…