April is Child Abuse Awareness Month
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on April 9 unanimously approved a proclamation declaring April as…
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of April 8, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
Burnet County gets ‘clean opinion’ in annual audit
Burnet County’s finances are in good health, according to a fiscal year 2022-23 audit. The…
When and where to dispose of household hazardous waste in Burnet County
Batteries, tires, paints, and antifreeze are just four items in a long list of ignitable,…
Day dedicated to the late Donald Fawcett, who first said ‘It’s Burnet, Durnet’
The Burnet County Commissioners Court declared March 23, 2024, a day of service to honor…
Complaint against constable cites behavior while serving eviction notice
A video recording taken last summer of a Burnet County constable arguing with a woman…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 25, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
Wirtz Dam Bridge may be up by 2027
The Wirtz Dam Bridge could be completed as early as 2027, according to Burnet County…
Burnet County declares state of disaster for April 8 eclipse — but don’t panic
Burnet County has declared a “local state of disaster” from April 4-10 in anticipation of…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 11, 2024
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Emotions high during discussion to restore burned-out Fuchs House
Emotions ran high at the Burnet County Historical Commission’s regular meeting on Tuesday, March 5,…
Key Burnet County races go to run-offs; veteran constable keeps seat
Two Burnet County races are headed for run-off elections following the Republican primary on Tuesday,…
What to know for Election Day
March 5 is Election Day for the Republican and Democratic primaries, which determine the nominees…
30,000-plus people expected at eclipse festival near Burnet
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is set to give final approval on Thursday, Feb. 29,…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 26, 2024
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Burnet County eclipse town hall Feb. 22
Burnet city and county leaders are teaming up for a town hall about the April…
Burnet County constable candidates define duty, leadership styles
The two Republican candidates for Burnet County Precinct 2 constable shared their views on the…
Burnet County commissioners OK border ‘invasion’ resolution
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a resolution that defines illegal immigration across the U.S.-Mexico…
Burnet County commissioner candidates see growth as greatest challenge
Republican candidates for local, state, and federal races pitched their platforms to Burnet County residents…
Voters hear from GOP candidates for tax assessor-collector
The first thing some people learned at the Burnet County Republican Women’s candidates forum on…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 12, 2024
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Historic all-Black cemetery awarded marker, restoration grant
The Texas Historical Commission recently approved an Undertold Marker for Stringtown Cemetery and a 50/50…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 22, 2024
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Burnet County tests voting machines for March 5 primary
The Burnet County Elections Office conducted a public logic and accuracy test of the county’s…