What you CAN’T have while voting
If you’re headed to the polls on Election Day on Tuesday, you’ll be expected to…
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Democrat Oliver makes second bid to unseat Rep. Williams
Julie Oliver, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 25th congressional district, which includes Burnet County, is…
ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for the week of Nov. 2
Some local governments are conducting meetings Nov. 2-5. Meetings might be held in person, virtually,…
Llano County EMS deal signed
Llano County and Hamilton County Hospital District now have an interlocal emergency medical services agreement….
Local party members get ready for a long Election Day
As voters line up on Election Day, local political party members will be hard at…
Still time to cast early ballot; Election Day sites and times
Early voting comes to a close Friday, Oct. 30, and polls will prepare to open…
Llano County adds another environmental crimes investigator
Llano County Attorney Rebecca Lange’s office is stepping up its efforts against environmental crimes with…
Early voting ends Friday in ‘ground zero’ Texas; see sites and times
Early voting in Texas ends Friday, Oct. 30, for the 2020 general election. If you…
ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for week of Oct. 26
Several local governments are holding meetings the week of Oct. 26-30. Many are meeting in…
Early voting: ‘We’re pretty much smoking the numbers’ from 2016
More than 13,577 Burnet County and 6,545 Llano County residents cast ballots during the first…
Texas lawmakers in Congress work toward eliminating ‘digital divide’
Congress, led by two Texas lawmakers, is taking the lead on ensuring Americans have home…
Llano County OKs new EMS provider
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved an interlocal agreement with Hamilton County EMS during a…
Mayor’s resignation shakes up Granite Shoals City Council race
When Carl Brugger resigned Oct. 13 as Granite Shoals mayor and councilor and Mayor Pro…
Congressman accused of pressuring bank on behalf of Marble Falls donor
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Austin) was accused of using his position on the House Financial…
Marble Falls driver’s license office open Saturdays through Dec. 19
The Texas Department of Public Safety announced that the Marble Falls driver’ license office will…
ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for the week of Oct. 19
A number of local government entities as well as the Lower Colorado River Authority and…
2020 Census count ends Oct. 15
The 2020 Census count ended Thursday, Oct. 15, after an extension, a retraction, a lawsuit,…
PEC donates 600 masks to Ascension Seton’s Care-A-Van
Pedernales Electric Cooperative recently donated 600 face masks to the Ascension Seton Children’s Care-A-Van. The…
Early voting turnout strong
Early voting began Tuesday, Oct. 13, with long lines of voters eager to cast their…
Who’s on your ballot?
Highland Lakes voters will notice some differences down ballot, mainly several city council and school…
Burnet County Democratic Club guests will discuss voter outreach
The Burnet County Democratic Club meets via Zoom at 11:30 a.m. Oct. 20. Guest speakers…
ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for week of Oct. 12
Marble Falls, Granite Shoals, Bertram, Cottonwood Shores, and Burnet and Llano counties all have government…
Burnet County bars can reopen
Burnet County Judge James Oakley will allow bars in the county to reopen starting Wednesday,…
Early voting begins
The Texas Supreme Court upheld Gov. Greg Abbott’s proclamation extending early voting by six days…