Beierle hosting public forums
Burnet County Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle invites residents to a series of public conversations…
Government
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…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 6, 2025
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting, so they are not always ready by…
Bird flu detected in Texas waterfowl
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department issued a public warning to avoid or limit interactions…
Burnet County holds special meeting over Oakley’s replacement
The Burnet County Commissioners Court is holding a special meeting Friday, Jan. 3, at 9…
New Llano County sheriff, commissioner sworn in
Newly elected and re-elected Llano County officials took their oaths of office on Wednesday, Jan….
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…
Apply for LCRA nonprofit grants in January
Highland Lakes nonprofits and first responders can apply for community grants of up to $50,000…
From California to France, new groundwater director has wellspring of knowledge
Reno Lamb was officially sworn in as the Precinct 3 director for the Central Texas…
With ‘extreme’ drought stage comes well restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District on Dec. 20 officially moved Burnet County into an…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 23, 2024
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting, so they are…
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…
Crisis Network, Candlelight Ranch get PEC grants for home and garden
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Dec. 12 awarded $38,500 in community grants to nine organizations…
Oakley reprimanded for unprofessional conduct, sexual harassment
Texas’ judicial conduct commission publicly reprimanded Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Dec. 11 for…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 16, 2024
The following Highland Lakes entities are meeting the week of Dec. 16. Agendas are posted…
Groundwater district considers another mandatory reduction
Some Burnet County well owners might have to reduce groundwater usage by 15 percent in…
LCRA eyes 2025 rate rise for farmers
The Lower Colorado River Authority has proposed raising rates for downstream rice and turf farmers…
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…
Public meeting on rock crusher permit draws united protest
Residents of all walks of life and ages strongly voiced their opposition to an air-quality…
Burnet County committee accepting and reviewing JP applications
Dec. 27 is the deadline to apply for Precinct 4 justice of the peace, a…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 9, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so they are not always ready by…