Burnet County hires environmental crimes deputy; job first of its kind in Texas
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Chris Cowan isn’t just a new hire in Burnet County. Filling…
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UTOPiAfest on ‘shaky ground’ as Burnet County sheriff mulls permit for November event
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS As of Sept. 25, Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd had his…
Burnet County could set special election for Double Horn incorporation
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS If all goes as planned, residents of Double Horn subdivision near…
CAMPO workshop over Burnet County’s transportation needs
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Officials from Burnet County, the Texas Department of Transportation, and…
UTOPiAfest organizers to address Burnet residents’ concerns about music festival
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County and UTOPiAfest Down In The Oaks music festival…
Burnet County commissioners approve 2018-19 budget, tax rate
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners approved a budget and tax rate for…
Burnet County receives workplace safety award; commissioners vote to approve EMS contract
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners accepted an award, kept the burn…
Burnet County burn ban continues; commissioners set proposed tax rate
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners voted during the Aug. 14 regular meeting…
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…
Total Burnet County property values spike 13 percent due to new construction
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Property values for all of Burnet County grew more than…
Railroad officials tell commissioners long waits at crossings won’t happen again
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Burnet County commissioners received assurances from Austin Western Railroad and…
Commissioners appoint longtime law enforcement officer to replace late friend as constable
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — When Burnet County Commissioners Court appointed Burnet County Sheriff’s Office…
Railroad officials to offer remedy to extensive crossing waits in Burnet County
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Representatives of Austin Western Railroad will address the Burnet County…
Recent long wait times at railroad tracks an ‘anomaly,’ says company, as EMS blocked during Burnet County heart attack call
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET COUNTY — Ten minutes after her 911 call on July…
Peace officers pay respects to longtime Burnet County constable with escort home; Ballard died July 2
UPDATE: Jimmy Ballard’s memorial service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, July 5, at…
UPDATE: Burnet County joins other counties as well as Marble Falls in imposing burn ban
UPDATE: As of noon July 2, Burnet County joined the list of counties imposing…
Burnet County Historical Commission earns Distinguished Service Award for seventh straight year
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — When it comes to history, we think of the big…
PRIMARY RUNOFFS: Beierle, Hurst win in Burnet County, Riggs in Llano County
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The results are in for the primary runoff elections in…
Friday last day of early voting in GOP, Democratic primary runoffs; Election Day is May 22
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Early voting in the Republican and Democratic primary election runoffs…
Early voting for GOP, Democratic primary runoff elections May 14-18
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With the school and municipal elections behind us, the focus…
RR 1431-U.S 281 intersection on proposed upgrades list for $1.6M
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Another project aimed at easing congestion at a…
May 5 elections feature handful of contested races, city charter amendments
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Highland Lakes voters have one more opportunity to cast their…
Municipal and school district elections in Burnet, Llano counties
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While not as “glamorous” as the major party primaries or…
Burnet County officials propose reuse and recycle center on 9 acres donated by city
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — City and county officials have agreed to a land…