Judge forum addresses growth, transparency, budget management
Three applicants seeking appointment to the vacant Burnet County judge position presented their platforms during…
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LCRA to set public meeting on Burnet-area rock quarry
The Lower Colorado River Authority plans to host a public meeting in the “coming months”…
Burnet County speeds up judge selection process
Burnet County commissioners could vote on a new county judge by Feb. 11 after changing…
BCSO ramps up enforcement efforts on commercial vehicles
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is increasing its enforcement of commercial vehicle regulations in 2025…
3 applicants for Burnet County judge
Burnet County announced three applicants for the county judge position Friday, Jan. 31: Gil Jones,…
Dockery takes lead on Wirtz Dam Bridge project, which faces delay
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on Jan. 28 appointed Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery…
Burnet County OKs background check for new hires, sensitive information
Burnet County is implementing its first-ever, countywide background check policy, requiring criminal history screenings for…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 27, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so they are…
Commissioner Dockery new CAMPO representative for Burnet County
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on Jan. 14 appointed Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery…
Granite Shoals judge to fill JP role
Granite Shoals Municipal Court Judge Frank Reilly will take on the role of justice of…
2023 threat probe reveals deeper conflict between JP, ex-judge
A recently-surfaced 2023 Burnet County Sheriff’s Office investigation revealed another layer to an ongoing conflict…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 13, 2025
Here is the meeting schedule for government entities in the Highland Lakes. Agendas are posted…
Open records training Jan. 10
A training session on government open records is Friday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to…
Beierle hosting public forums
Burnet County Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle invites residents to a series of public conversations…
Burnet County commissioners hire part-time general counsel
The Burnet County Commissioners Court hired Randy Leavitt as part-time general counsel to provide legal…
Beierle to lead commissioners until new judge appointed
Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle will lead the Burnet County Commissioners Court until an interim…
Burnet County holds special meeting over Oakley’s replacement
The Burnet County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting Friday, Jan. 3, at 9…
Burnet County officials take oath of office
Newly elected and re-elected Burnet County officials were sworn into office on New Year’s Day…
No Granite Shoals fireworks; Burnet County prohibits ‘skyrockets’
Granite Shoals might have to welcome 2025 without a bang if the Burnet County burn…
Sheriff’s office chief deputy announces run for Burnet County judge
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Trevino officially announced his candidacy for Burnet County…
Oakley resigns as Burnet County judge
Burnet County Judge James Oakley resigned from his position on Dec. 18 following a reprimand…
Oakley reprimanded for unprofessional conduct, sexual harassment
Texas’ judicial conduct commission publicly reprimanded Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Dec. 11 for…
Burnet County gets 800-acre land donation for public use
The Burnet County Commissioners Court accepted the donation of around 800 acres of land valued…
Burnet County committee accepting and reviewing JP applications
Dec. 27 is the deadline to apply for Precinct 4 justice of the peace, a…