Screwworm case confirmed next door to Llano County
A confirmed New World screwworm infection was documented next door to Llano County on Monday,…
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Burnet County Area Fair kicks off Friday, June 12
The annual Burnet County Area Fair is this weekend, bringing together bakers, jewelers, quilters, and…
Llano County warns of impending fire danger
The Llano County burn ban remains off, but officials are warning that lush, green growth…
PEC appoints new CEO
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative has appointed Christian Powell as its next chief executive officer, effective…
One dead in residential fire near Burnet
First responders discovered the body of an unidentified person after battling a structure fire on…
Government Meetings: For the week of June 8, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
LCRA gets new general manager
The Lower Colorado River Authority will soon have a new general manager, placing a permanent…
New World screwworm detected in Texas
Texas has been preparing for the possible reappearance of the New World screwworm for more…
What should be done with the Enchanted Rock expansion?
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is hosting two public meetings in June to gather…
Burnet Fire Department seeks federal grant for additional personnel
The Burnet Fire Department is eyeing a federal grant that could help fund six new…
Free Fishing Day, Saturday, June 6Â
It is Free Fishing Day in Texas on Saturday, June 6. The Texas Parks and…
Cottonwood Shores completes automation of city water system
Cottonwood Shores has completed the final phase of a multi-year effort to automate its water…
Highland Lakes swell with spring rain
Following weeks of heavy rain across Central Texas, Lake Buchanan is full and Lake Travis…
Bertram ponders future of emergency medical services
The city of Bertram recently began discussing the future of its emergency medical services during…
Government Meetings: For the week of June 1, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet County shifts down to drought Stage 2
Burnet County moved down to drought Stage 2 (Moderate) on Thursday, May 28. The stage…
Charges against Oakley dismissed in the âinterest of justiceâÂ
Several criminal charges filed against former Burnet County Judge James Oakley were recently dismissed in…
Burnet funds new water tank for Eagles NestÂ
The city of Burnet recently approved a construction contract for a new 100,000-gallon water tank…
Nine-hour power outage in Llano; crews work through the nightÂ
A transformer failure at a Lower Colorado River Authority substation in Llano left thousands of…
Window: Bikers Against Child Abuse
Four members of the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Bikers Against Child Abuse were on…
Burnet eyes disaster mitigation upgrades
The city of Burnet will further reinforce its emergency preparedness by purchasing two portable generators…
Government Meetings: For the week of May 25, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Texas considers mandatory reporting for mountain lion hunts
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is seeking public comment on a proposal for mandatory…
Elderly hiker found dead at Enchanted Rock
A missing 81-year-old woman was found dead on Wednesday, May 20, at Enchanted Rock State…