Burnet County Sheriff’s Office closes Special Ops location, keeps staff
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — In a move that will save Burnet County about…
Burnet County
Register to vote by Oct. 10 to decide on city elections, state amendments, more
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY HORSESHOE BAY — During a non-presidential election year, voters go to…
Burn bans lifted as Highland Lakes experiences wet, cooler weather
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Recent wet weather and fall-like conditions prompted Llano County officials…
Burnet County emergency officials prepare for toxic chemical disaster
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — With four major thoroughfares running through Burnet County, the types…
Longtime investigator, councilman joins Burnet County Sheriff’s Office
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Sheriff Calvin Boyd announced the appointment Sept. 26 of Capt….
Burnet County launches radio tower upgrade plan with $1.82M award
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — An aging radio tower system in Burnet County will…
Burnet County commissioners join fight against proposed rock crusher
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — Burnet County commissioners have joined the fight against…
Government closures July 3-4
MARBLE FALLS — Since the Fourth of July is a national and state holiday, Highland…
Burnet County issues alert after several rabid wildlife reports
STAFF REPORTER CONNIE SWINNEY TIMBER RIDGE —As Burnet County animal control officers investigate a third…
Burnet County Historical Commission wins Distinguished Service Award
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — The Burnet County Historical Commission won it seven years in…
Rep. Williams’ staff member injured in Virginia shooting; gunman is identified
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA — A member of Rep. Roger Williams’ staff was among…
State judicial board reprimands James Oakley for ‘tree and a rope comment’
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON AUSTIN — A state judicial board has publicly reprimanded Burnet County Judge…
Burnet County pushes back vs. water district consolidation bill
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — Burnet County leaders rejected an effort by State Rep….
Investigators sift through clues in two emergency plane landings
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET COUNTY — The Federal Aviation Administration has launched investigations…
New driver’s license office opens in Marble Falls with online queuing
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — A consolidated driver’s license office has opened…
Burnet County divides $5.7 million in bonds for roads
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Officials approved the disbursement of more than $5.7…
Appraisal district to launch online bidding for tax-delinquent Burnet County properties
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Property buyers will soon have the option of…
Travis County’s ‘sanctuary’ fight with ICE could benefit Burnet County Jail
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — A political battle brewing between the Travis County…
Newly elected state Sen. Buckingham keeps her focus on the issues
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — Some politicians might adjust their stance on the…
Public invited to swearing-ins for elected county officials
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER LLANO — Officials in Llano and Burnet counties will welcome…
New faces and bigger presence at Burnet County Sheriff’s Office
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR BURNET — When Jan. 1 rolls around, people might notice some…
Commissioners appoint first woman to Burnet County constable position
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — For Millicent “Missy” Bindseil, her future in law…
PEC committee to discuss James Oakley disciplinary action
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER JOHNSON CITY — A three-member committee on Dec. 7 could…
LOCAL ELECTIONS Granite Shoals says ‘no’ to deer feeding ban, ‘yes’ to road bond; and more
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR BURNET — After forcing the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot,…