$33M bond on ballot for BCISD; early voting starts Monday
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters head to the polls in the coming weeks to…
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Horseshoe Bay voters to decide mayor, two council seats
The Horseshoe Bay mayor’s seat and two City Council spots are on the ballot in…
Comment on transportation plans at CAMPO open house
Transportation is a major topic in Central Texas, especially as more people move to the…
Reception honors Rep. Wilson; House speaker is guest
The Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives will be in the Highland Lakes on…
TPWD seeks public comment on proposed trot line rules
From Staff Reports Texas Parks and Wildlife Department commissioners are asking for public comment on…
PEC director resigns following conflict of interest probe
Seven days after the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors began looking into conflict of…
Burnet County OKs slight tax rate hike, honors history buff
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a slightly higher tax rate during…
Burnet County sheriff, state senator to talk border and more
It’s hard to understand the U.S.-Mexico border issue unless you’ve been there. In March, Burnet…
No license on private land means hog heaven for hog hunters
Hog hunting on private land gets a little more affordable thanks to a new Texas…
Burnet County requests LCRA again lower Lake LBJ
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON At the request of residents, Burnet County commissioners are sending a letter…
New Kali’s Law requires emergency kill switch on boats
EDITOR’S NOTE: Under the approved legislation, the law “does not require the retrofitting of any…
District Attorney Sonny McAfee named Prosecutor of the Year
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recognized District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee on August 22…
Concrete pour begins at Inks Lake State Park boat ramp
STAFF WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Concrete pouring for the new boat ramp and dock began August…
Up to 50,000 gallons of wastewater leaked into Lake LBJ from busted KMUD line
A leak in a Kingsland Municipal Utility District line has resulted in up to 50,000…
PEC offers grants to nonprofits for energy-efficiency projects
For a nonprofit, $5,000 is a big boost for its programs. And thanks to Pedernales…
Roger Williams: Biggest issue facing U.S. is national debt
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON U.S. Rep. Roger Williams shared what might be a different view than…
Zebra mussels found in Lake LBJ; Marble Falls probably next
FROM STAFF REPORTS More bad news for the Highland Lakes as the Texas Parks and…
LCRA grant may help Granite Shoals residents save at the tap
With a $6,050 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the city of Granite Shoals…
Congressman Mike Conaway won’t seek re-election in 2020
Rep. Mike Conaway (R-Midland) announced July 31 that he will not seek re-election in 2020….
Burnet County tables bar hours request due to wording
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS A vote to extend a Bertram-area bar’s hours was put on…
Llano County again denies Kingsland tiny home community; burn ban enacted
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Another attempt by a developer to create a tiny home community…
PEC Board of Directors elects officers at July meeting
During its July meeting, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors elected officers. Those serving…
LCRA adding solar power for wholesale electricity customers
The Lower Colorado River Authority is turning to the biggest energy source in the solar…
Storm and state hamper Llano County budgeting
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS In developing the upcoming 2019-20 budget, Llano County officials have had…