Burnet County has no plans for shelter-in-place order
Burnet County Judge James Oakley said he has no plans to issue a shelter-in-place order…
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Governor issues COVID-19 orders; Burnet County holds special meeting
While some of the recommendations for slowing the spread of COVID-19 seem extreme, Burnet County…
Changes for Burnet County political party conventions
The Burnet County Republican and Democratic parties are adjusting their county conventions in lieu of…
Health authorities in Burnet, Llano counties release recommendations
As concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic grow and more information becomes available about the novel…
Blackburn, Wall hold off GOP challengers; voters pick Biden
Two Highland Lakes Republican incumbents received their party’s nominations despite challengers in the March 3…
Highland Lakes polling locations for Super Tuesday primaries
On March 3, Super Tuesday, 14 states, including Texas, hold their Democratic and Republican primary…
Burnet County Democrats open office ahead of 2020 elections
For the first time in more than 15 years, the Burnet County Democratic Party will…
PACE to help commercial property owners conserve
After a few questions concerning Burnet County’s limited role in a program that would help…
Early voting for March 3 primaries ends February 28
Skip the long lines on March 3 and vote early in the Texas joint primaries….
Burnet County moves closer to proposed Wirtz Dam Road bridge
The Burnet County Commissioners Court edged closer to a possible Wirtz Dam Road bridge with…
Early voting numbers so far in Burnet, Llano counties
As the first week of early voting drew to a close for the March 3…
Early voting in Texas primaries begins February 18
Early voting for the Texas joint primaries begins Tuesday, February 18, and ends Friday, February…
Environmental crimes deputies seek compliance over citations, commissioners hear
Compliance, not convictions. That’s how the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office environmental crimes deputies and Burnet…
On the Agenda: Government meetings for the week of January 27
Local governments and boards hold weekly public meetings to discuss issues and make decisions. Here…
Where do your property taxes go?
While April 15 is the deadline for federal income tax returns, Texas property owners shouldn’t…
Students recognized for Burnet County Courthouse art exhibit
More than 60 students packed the Burnet County Courthouse on January 14 as Judge James…
Citing security, residents petition Burnet County for new voting system
Several residents presented a petition during the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting December 19 requesting…
New fire marshal for Spicewood-area ESD focused on prevention
There’s a new marshal in Spicewood, and he’s carrying a fire extinguisher. Actually, a clipboard….
BOPATE collection Oct. 26 at new Reuse and Recycle Center
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The new Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center might not get a…
Commissioners discuss water issues at Burnet County Jail
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet County could be facing fairly large expenditures regarding its jail. During…
Burnet County OKs slight tax rate hike, honors history buff
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a slightly higher tax rate during…
Burnet County sheriff, state senator to talk border and more
It’s hard to understand the U.S.-Mexico border issue unless you’ve been there. In March, Burnet…
Burnet County requests LCRA again lower Lake LBJ
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON At the request of residents, Burnet County commissioners are sending a letter…
Burnet County tables bar hours request due to wording
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS A vote to extend a Bertram-area bar’s hours was put on…