Early voting for primaries Feb. 14-25
Early voting for the Democratic and Republican primaries on March 1 starts Monday, Feb. 14,…
Government
County burn ban lifted; crew recognized for work on jail-turned-attraction
The Burnet County Commissioners Court lifted the current burn ban, bought a license plate reader…
Burnet County Democrats host lieutenant governor candidate Carla Brailey
Dr. Carla Brailey is the guest speaker when the Burnet County Democratic Club meets at…
New rules start with March 1 primaries
The March 1 primary elections will be the first affected by new voting laws approved…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 7
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
New county tourism director ready to promote attractions, including old jail
With all the activity at the old Burnet County Jail, you might think there’s a…
Gov. Abbott to speak at Burnet County GOP dinner March 10
Gov. Greg Abbot is the keynote speaker at the Burnet County Republican Party’s Lincoln Reagan…
Ice buildup could cause power outages; who to call
Anyone experiencing a power outage during the current winter storm should report it as soon…
Candidates line up for Marble Falls City Council races
Marble Falls has received six candidate applications for three City Council seats in the upcoming…
Burnet County Democrats hosting candidate forum Feb. 6
The Burnet County Democratic Party and Burnet County Democratic Club will co-host an online primary…
Burnet County GOP primary candidates speak at public forum
About 200 people attended a debate-like forum in Burnet for candidates running in the Republican…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 31
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
PEC pole replacement almost complete in Marble Falls area
The last of a multimillion-dollar project to replace two wooden transmission poles with a single…
Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Barho honored
Jim Barho walked into a surprise as he prepared to deliver his departmental report at…
Burnet County subdivision brings real estate battle to Commissioners Court
Burnet County Attorney Eddie Arredondo was tasked by the Commissioners Court to explore what degree…
Llano County Library Advisory Board discusses OverDrive access
Members of the new Llano County Library Advisory Board met Monday, Jan. 24, to discuss…
Burnet County under burn ban
A burn ban became effective in Burnet County at noon Tuesday, Jan. 25, about a…
LCRA approves higher interruptible water rates for agricultural users
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors gave a thumbs-up to higher water rates…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 24
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PEC winter storm surcharge could end sooner — maybe
The $8 to $12 monthly surcharge PEC members began paying Oct. 1, 2021, could end…
Burnet County needs poll workers
Burnet County needs more poll workers for early voting Feb.14-25 and Election Day on March…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 17
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County judge candidates debate federal funding, ‘conflict of interest’
In preparation for the Republican primary election on March 1, Burnet County Judge James Oakley…
Burnet County clerk, Texas Senate candidates take part in GOP forums
Two candidates for Burnet County clerk voiced different opinions on the feasibility of opening a…