New Cow Creek bridge opens early
The new Cow Creek bridge on RR 1431 opened to traffic Aug. 19, one month…
Government
Rural residents to vote on new taxes to fund emergency services
Some residents of Burnet and Llano counties will decide if they want their property taxes…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 11, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
LCRA still advises caution on lakes; no decision on drawdowns
The Highland Lakes have mostly returned to normal following the Fourth of July weekend flood,…
2025-26 Texas hunting and fishing licenses on sale
It’s time to renew your Texas hunting and fishing licenses, which go on sale Friday,…
Burnet County in the throes of budget talks
Burnet County officials are crunching the numbers on the upcoming budget to see if they…
USDA approves emergency conservation assistance for 20 Texas counties
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency in Texas is accepting applications for the…
VIDEO: Crews lay down bridge surface
Texas Department of Public Safety crews poured the deck for the RR 1431 bridge over…
Drought eases up on Burnet County groundwater
After years of critical drought conditions in Burnet County, recent rains have turned the tide….
Students return to new phone ban
The first day of school for many Highland Lakes students is Wednesday, and they’ll have…
ALERT: Llano County under burn ban
Llano County issued a countywide burn ban on “open fires” effective starting Monday, Aug. 11….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 11, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
LCRA grant to help Burnet fund water meter system upgrade
With the help of a $28,400 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the city…
VIDEO: Cow Creek bridge rebuild moves quickly toward September finish
The rebuild of the Cow Creek bridge on RR 1431 east of Marble Falls is…
Burnet County extends flood disaster declaration to Sept. 4
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on Tuesday, Aug. 5, voted to extend its disaster declaration…
Taxpayers need a break, says Burnet County judge
On deadline to submit a 2025-26 budget, Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson on Aug. 5…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 4, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Types of FEMA disaster assistance
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is offering several types of disaster assistance to individuals and…
VIDEO: Rebuild of Cow Creek bridge progresses
Reconstruction of the RR 1431 bridge over Cow Creek is on schedule, according to the…
How to appeal a FEMA decision on disaster assistance
You applied for FEMA disaster assistance and got a decision letter explaining what money you…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 21, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Caution still advised on Highland Lakes
While flood debris on the Highland Lakes might be decreasing, the Lower Colorado River Authority…
LCRA offers larger rebates for home water-saving projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is increasing the amount of WaterSmart rebates available to eligible…
CR 341 bridge rebuild a priority
Rebuilding the flood-damaged bridge over Hamilton Creek on Burnet County Road 341 is an “emergency,”…