Burnet County issues burn ban
Burnet County officials have issued a burn ban due to a stretch of hot, dry…
Government
Abbott expands suspension of elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases rise
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation July 9 suspending…
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District seats up for grabs
Residents can file to run for the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors…
US 281 project to begin this year, adding turn lane and paved shoulders
Construction on a “dangerous” section of U.S. 281 in southern Burnet County is set to…
Congressman Williams on KBEY
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Austin) will visit with Ed Chandler of KBEY 103.9 FM Radio…
Relaxed attitudes toward virus means more COVID-19 infections
Burnet County’s newest COVID-19 cases are due to people dropping their guard, County Judge James…
Public hearing on countywide voting
The Burnet County Elections Office will hold a public hearing at 9 a.m. July 14…
Burnet County fears poll worker shortage in November
Fear of COVID-19 had Burnet County scrambling to come up with enough poll workers for…
Burnet County growth remains steady
As other industries slowed or stopped altogether in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Williams backs bill preserving lower tax for breweries and wineries
The political landscape might be divided now more than ever, but one thing that can…
LCRA accepting grant applications for nonprofit projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting grant applications from Highland Lakes nonprofits via its…
Face masks can save lives, legal fees
Wearing a face mask saves lives, saves jobs, and can keep you out of jail….
As cases rise, governor expands local leaders’ authority over gatherings
As hospitalizations and positivity rates for COVID-19 continue to climb, state and local leaders are…
Early voting for runoffs starts June 29
Election Day for the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs in Burnet and Llano counties is…
PEC extends COVID-19 assistance for members and elects board officers
During the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board meeting June 19, directors elected new officers, welcomed recently…
Abbott asks Texans to wear masks; Burnet County has 101 cases, 3 deaths
Though he did not demand it during his June 22 media conference, Gov. Greg Abbott…
Llano County issues burn ban
Llano County officials issued a countywide burn ban effective June 15. The ban applies to…
Burnet County Democrats welcome 3rd Court of Appeals candidate
Judge Darlene Byrne is the featured guest at the Burnet County Democratic Club membership meeting…
Burn ban not needed — yet; county COVID-19 numbers updated
Conditions aren’t quite right for an outdoor burn ban in Burnet County, but commissioners are…
Windermere Oaks Water Supply Corp. using LCRA grant for conservation projects
A Lower Colorado River Authority grant to Windermere Oaks Water Supply Corporation in Spicewood will…
Texas enters next reopening phase; new rules for businesses, outdoor events
On June 3, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Phase III of his plan to reopen Texas…
Spicewood fire and EMS move under ESD; will have some paid staff
As of May 27, the Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department-EMS is now Spicewood Fire and Rescue…
LCRA awards grant to Sunrise Beach VFD for rainwater collection system
The Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department received a Lower Colorado River Authority community grant for…
Some 2020 Census field operations resume
The U.S. Census Bureau announced May 22 that the Williamson County Area Census Office, which…