Public to speak at Oct.1 town hall on quarry industry
After two days of presentations, public comment will be front and center Thursday, Oct. 1,…
Government
Masks back on in Llano County
The number of active COVID-19 cases in Llano County has risen above 20, making the…
ON THE AGENDA: Llano County Commissioners Court, Burnet City Council
Discussion of the emergency medical services contract and the Indigent Health Care Program Services for…
Federal judge extends census deadline to Oct. 31
A federal judge’s ruling has extended the U.S. Census count, which was due to end…
Town halls to address rock-crushing and sand-mining operations
Blasting, industrial noise, and clouds of sand are all issues people cite regarding rock crushers,…
Census responses: Burnet County ahead, Llano County behind
The U.S. Census deadline has been extended, so you now have more time to respond….
Poll workers volunteering in good numbers despite COVID-19 fears
COVID-19 isn’t scaring away election poll workers in Burnet County, thanks in part to the…
REP. WILSON: Let me know your concerns about rock-crushing operations
Every even-numbered year, the Texas Legislature assembles study committees to examine issues brought up in…
Congressional candidate Julie Oliver talks health care, immigration, racism
Julie Oliver, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 25th Congressional District seat, attended the Burnet County…
UPDATE: State exempts Llano County from mask order
The statewide face covering requirement was lifted for Llano County as of Wednesday, Sept. 23….
Llano County pushes through internet deal ahead of election
Citing concerns over election security and the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Llano County Commissioners…
ON THE AGENDA: School boards and Burnet City Council
School boards for the Marble Falls and Burnet school districts will each meet Monday, Sept….
Abbott relaxes COVID-19 restrictions; bars remain closed
Businesses will be allowed to increase capacity to 75 percent, but bars will remain closed…
Texas state parks see new faces as people look for ways to escape
The COVID-19 pandemic shook up state park operations, along with everything else, even leading to…
Mail-in ballots now can be submitted through Election Day
Texans eligible to vote by mail now will be able to submit mail-in ballots in…
Burnet County named in complaint over elections website accessibility
Burnet County was named in a systemic class complaint with the U.S. Department of Justice…
These cities canceled their elections
Several Highland Lakes cities have canceled their Nov. 3 elections due to a lack of…
Biden-Harris campaign advisor to speak at Burnet County Democratic Club meeting
Mike Collier, senior advisor to the Biden-Harris campaign in Texas, will speak at the Burnet…
State Sen. Dawn Buckingham guest of Burnet County Republican Women
State Sen. Dawn Buckingham is the guest speaker at the Burnet County Republican Women’s meeting…
ON THE AGENDA: Burnet and Granite Shoals city councils
Local governments convene weekly to discuss and take action on items of interest. Here is…
PEC training center opens in Marble Falls
Pedernales Electric Cooperative recently announced the opening of its new Safety and Technical Training Center…
Burnet County Democratic Club hosts online Candid Candidate Series
The Burnet County Democratic Club will host virtual town halls with select candidates running for…
Burnet County GOP picnic is Sept. 13
The Burnet County Republican Club and Burnet County Republican Women are hosting the Burnet County…
Burnet County OKs Wirtz Dam bridge engineering contract
The Burnet County Commissioners Court on Aug. 25 approved a contract with K.C. Engineering to…