Llano County has third confirmed case, considers ‘additional measures’
Llano County officials announced a third confirmed COVID-19 case in the county, but this one…
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As COVID-19 cases climb, Burnet County officials say follow the order
Burnet County Local Health Authority Dr. Jules Madrigal said the best thing people can do…
Burnet County has third confirmed COVID-19 case
UPDATE, MARCH 30: Burnet County announced its third confirmed case of COVID-19 on Sunday, March…
President signs CARES Act into law; COVID-19 relief on the way
Federal relief could be on the way in a matter of weeks after President Donald…
Rep. Roger Williams: ‘America has always stepped up’
As COVID-19 cuts across Texas and the country, U.S. Rep. Roger Williams is sure of…
Burnet County issues stay-home order
Burnet County Judge James Oakley issued a “Stay in Place and Stay Safe” order for…
Burnet County has no plans for shelter-in-place order
Burnet County Judge James Oakley said he has no plans to issue a shelter-in-place order…
Public meetings in the age of COVID-19
Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s call to limit public gatherings to 10 people and a temporary…
Governor Abbott postpones primary runoff elections
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections scheduled for May 26 have been postponed until…
UPDATE: Tax payments and filing extended to July 15
UPDATE: The federal government has extended the deadline for both tax filing and payments to…
Abbott says local governments can postpone May elections
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is encouraging local governments and entities to postpone their May 2…
Governor issues COVID-19 orders; Burnet County holds special meeting
While some of the recommendations for slowing the spread of COVID-19 seem extreme, Burnet County…
Texas driver’s license offices close, expiration dates waived
Governor Greg Abbott announced Wednesday the closure of Texas Department of Public Safety driver’s license…
Changes for Burnet County political party conventions
The Burnet County Republican and Democratic parties are adjusting their county conventions in lieu of…
Health authorities in Burnet, Llano counties release recommendations
As concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic grow and more information becomes available about the novel…
New Texas licenses and ID compliant with federal rules
Texas residents renewing or getting a driver’s license, a state-issued identification card, or a license…
Blackburn, Wall hold off GOP challengers; voters pick Biden
Two Highland Lakes Republican incumbents received their party’s nominations despite challengers in the March 3…
Highland Lakes polling locations for Super Tuesday primaries
On March 3, Super Tuesday, 14 states, including Texas, hold their Democratic and Republican primary…
Burnet County Democrats open office ahead of 2020 elections
For the first time in more than 15 years, the Burnet County Democratic Party will…
PACE to help commercial property owners conserve
After a few questions concerning Burnet County’s limited role in a program that would help…
Early voting for March 3 primaries ends February 28
Skip the long lines on March 3 and vote early in the Texas joint primaries….
PEC announces base rate reduction
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative announced Tuesday, February 25, a lower base rate that will result…
Burnet County moves closer to proposed Wirtz Dam Road bridge
The Burnet County Commissioners Court edged closer to a possible Wirtz Dam Road bridge with…
On the Agenda: County, city, and school board meetings
Local governments convene weekly to discuss and take action on items of interest. Here is…