Cornyn wins reelection to U.S. Senate
Voters returned U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) to Washington, D.C., for another six years with…
Election News
Count underway in Burnet and Llano counties after polls close
When polls closed at 7 p.m. in Burnet and Llano counties on Election Day, the…
Voters’ voices: Sense of duty, privilege and a 15-hour trip
The lines to vote midday on Election Day at several Highland Lakes polling locations were…
Voters’ voices: Rise and shine on Election Day
Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in time zones across the nation in…
What you CAN’T have while voting
If you’re headed to the polls on Election Day on Tuesday, you’ll be expected to…
Democrat Oliver makes second bid to unseat Rep. Williams
Julie Oliver, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 25th congressional district, which includes Burnet County, is…
Local party members get ready for a long Election Day
As voters line up on Election Day, local political party members will be hard at…
Still time to cast early ballot; Election Day sites and times
Early voting comes to a close Friday, Oct. 30, and polls will prepare to open…
Early voting ends Friday in ‘ground zero’ Texas; see sites and times
Early voting in Texas ends Friday, Oct. 30, for the 2020 general election. If you…
Early voting: ‘We’re pretty much smoking the numbers’ from 2016
More than 13,577 Burnet County and 6,545 Llano County residents cast ballots during the first…
Mayor’s resignation shakes up Granite Shoals City Council race
When Carl Brugger resigned Oct. 13 as Granite Shoals mayor and councilor and Mayor Pro…
Early voting turnout strong
Early voting began Tuesday, Oct. 13, with long lines of voters eager to cast their…
Who’s on your ballot?
Highland Lakes voters will notice some differences down ballot, mainly several city council and school…
Burnet County Democratic Club guests will discuss voter outreach
The Burnet County Democratic Club meets via Zoom at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Guest speakers…
Early voting begins
The Texas Supreme Court upheld Gov. Greg Abbott’s proclamation extending early voting by six days…
CARTS offers free rides to polls
The Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) will offer free rides to and from polls…
Burnet County Republican Women meet Oct. 8
The Burnet County Republican Women meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, in the Reed…
Voter registration deadline Oct. 5
The Texas voter registration deadline for the Nov. 3 election is Monday, Oct. 5. In…
Burnet, Llano counties adjust to governor’s new election rule
Poll watchers will be allowed at designated in-person drop-off locations for mail-in ballots, announced Gov….
Poll workers volunteering in good numbers despite COVID-19 fears
COVID-19 isn’t scaring away election poll workers in Burnet County, thanks in part to the…
Congressional candidate Julie Oliver talks health care, immigration, racism
Julie Oliver, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 25th Congressional District seat, attended the Burnet County…
Mail-in ballots now can be submitted through Election Day
Texans eligible to vote by mail now will be able to submit mail-in ballots in…
Burnet County named in complaint over elections website accessibility
Burnet County was named in a systemic class complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice…
These cities canceled their elections
Several Highland Lakes cities have canceled their Nov. 3 elections due to a lack of…