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…
Burnet County
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…
Texas governor issues disaster declaration in Burnet County due to drought
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — A combination of high winds and lack of rain prompted…
Wirtz Dam Road bridge, US 281 project on recommended funding list
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — A handful of Burnet County road projects have…
Burnet County officials call for TxDOT road upgrades on crash-prone Texas 71 in Spicewood
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SPICEWOOD — Burnet County officials on March 15 descended upon the…
ELECTIONS: Two Burnet County races headed to runoff elections
BURNET — The two contested Republican Primary races for Burnet County offices are headed to…
Early voting underway in Republican, Democratic primaries
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Early voting in the primaries for the Republican and Democratic…
Spicewood officials celebrate new EMS station, hear early success story
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SPICEWOOD — It was the “longest nine minutes” of Karen Bruett’s…
Several new peace officers join Burnet County law enforcement agencies
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY GRANITE SHOALS — When Chief Gary Boshears selected his most recent…
Burnet County officials request federal funds for $109M road projects wish list
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — From more turn lanes on well-traveled thoroughfares to a…
Burnet County enacts burn ban to combat increasing fire danger
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — A growing fire danger and dry conditions have prompted…
Burnet County elections showcase newcomers in three-way races
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With primary election season gearing up, two Burnet County Republican…
Burnet County ban on commercial landfills to protect water, resources
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — Burnet County commissioners recently approved an order prohibiting commercial…
Highland Lakes cities, counties prep for threat of icy conditions
UPDATE: City of Burnet offices closed Jan. 16. UPDATE: Burnet CISD, Marble Falls ISD, Llano…
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office to upgrade portable radios with grant
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — A Lower Colorado River Authority grant has opened the…
Burnet County rejects request for extended alcohol sales hours
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — Burnet County officials voted against allowing businesses in unincorporated…
Burnet County considers joining Texas lawsuit over opioids crisis
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — Burnet County commissioners could join a lawsuit with more…
Longtime resident, community servant Tom Stephens seeks Pct. 2 commissioner spot
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With three times the signatures he needed to get a…
Burnet County Judge James Oakley seeking re-election
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Burnet County Judge James Oakley has announced his intention to…