Newly elected state Sen. Buckingham keeps her focus on the issues
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — Some politicians might adjust their stance on the…
Llano County
Public invited to swearing-ins for elected county officials
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER LLANO — Officials in Llano and Burnet counties will welcome…
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,…
Burnet, Llano counties see voter registration numbers jump
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Several thousand more people than in past presidential…
Burn bans lifted; more rain in weekend forecast
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Recent rains have provided enough moisture to allow officials in…
Voters pick nominees in local, state runoff elections
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — It looks like Llano County Precinct 3 residents will…
State and local runoff elections on May 24 ballot
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While much of the election attention has turned to the…
Early voting runs May 16-20 for runoff elections
BURNET — The second round of the Republican and Democratic primaries gets rolling May 16…
City and school board races top May 7 elections
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Highland Lakes residents can help determine the future of their…
Llano County sheriff’s candidate suspends GOP runoff campaign
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER LLANO — A candidate for sheriff has suspended his campaign…
Burnet County’s Terry Wilson upsets incumbent state rep
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — A celebratory Terry Wilson thanked supporters and well-wishers March…
Llano County sheriff, Precinct 3 commissioner races in runoffs
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — A five-way race for the Republican nomination for the Llano…
Commissioners OK moving Kingsland precinct office to Buchanan Dam
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER LLANO — After a contentious debate Jan. 11 pitting Llano…
Voters sort through crowded field with candidates forums
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER LLANO — Candidates are vying for spots in several Republican…
ELECTIONS: It’s political season in the Highland Lakes
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — While Christmas and the holiday season are upon us, it’s…
Burnet County voters pass liquor-by-the-drink measure
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Burnet County voters approved Nov. 3 a measure that will…
Llano, Burnet counties issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER LLANO — Llano County Judge Mary Cunningham says she won’t…
Christ-Yoder Animal Shelter staying open with counties taking active role
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BUCHANAN DAM — Officials from Burnet and Llano counties came…
Retired district Judge Gil Jones accepts justice of the peace position
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — County commissioners on May 12 approved appointing retired…
Highland Lakes voters decided city and school races
BURNET — With the results in, Highland Lakes voters have made their voices heard in…
Highland Lakes cities and school districts holding elections May 9
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The spring round of elections are May 9 for several…
Early voting for Highland Lakes elections runs through May 5
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With spring in the air, it means many things, including…
New lead assistant DA has experience in capital murder, death penalty cases
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF LLANO — A prosecutor recently hired by the 33rd/424th Judicial…
Burnet and Llano counties swearing in elected officials on Jan. 1
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The new year brings some new — and returning —…