Early voting times and locations
Early voting for the Republican and Democratic primaries begins Tuesday, Feb. 20, and runs through…
Government
Congressional GOP candidates make pitches to Burnet County voters
Five GOP candidates for the U.S. House District 31 seat were represented at a Burnet…
Tough questions for Llano County commissioner hopefuls
Two of the three candidates for the Precinct 3 seat on the Llano County Commissioners…
Burnet County constable candidates define duty, leadership styles
The two Republican candidates for Burnet County Precinct 2 constable shared their views on the…
Local election filing deadline Feb. 16
Highland Lakes residents seeking seats on city councils or school boards have until 5 p.m….
DA candidates talk experience, share concerns about crime
Attorneys Marie Primm and Perry Thomas, who are running for the Republican nomination for 33rd…
Burnet County commissioners OK border ‘invasion’ resolution
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a resolution that defines illegal immigration across the U.S.-Mexico…
Llano County Precinct 3 commissioner candidates forum Feb. 13
The Highland Lakes Republican Women are hosting a forum for the three candidates in the…
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…
Llano County eclipse town hall Feb. 20
A Llano County town hall on the impact of the upcoming total solar eclipse is…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 12, 2024
Check agendas to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual, or both….
Meet the HD53 Republican candidates
Two Republican candidates for the Texas House District 53 seat introduced themselves to Llano County…
Historic all-Black cemetery awarded marker, restoration grant
The Texas Historical Commission recently approved an Undertold Marker for Stringtown Cemetery and a 50/50…
Texas House District 53 GOP candidates make first dual appearance
The two Republican candidates running for the Texas House District 53 seat are both attending…
GOP forum Feb. 8. Who are the March 5 candidates?
Burnet County Republican candidates in the March 5 primary election will gather for a forum…
Apply for PEC scholarships by March 20
Applications for the Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s annual scholarships are due by March 20. The 25-year-old…
Primary candidate forums underway
Election season is in full bloom with a crop of candidate forums popping up in…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 5, 2024
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Burnet, Llano county farmers eligible for USDA emergency loans
Farmers in Burnet and Llano counties affected by the region’s excessive heat are eligible for…
Voter registration deadline Feb. 5; pivotal primary in March
The last day to register to vote in the March 5 primary elections is Monday,…
Llano County: $1.8M bid for EMS facilities awaits final approval
Llano County is in line for massive upgrades to its emergency services, including a new…
Drought still looms large for Burnet County groundwater
Recent rainfall did little to replenish Burnet County’s groundwater, and the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 29, 2024
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