LCRA accepting grant applications for nonprofit projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting grant applications from Highland Lakes nonprofits via its…
Government
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…
Governor adds adult sports leagues, water parks to reopen list
Adult sports leagues can “play ball!” after Gov. Greg Abbott added them to the list…
Driver’s license offices reopen with limited services; appointments required
Texas Department of Public Safety driver’s license offices in Marble Falls and Llano will reopen…
Rep. Williams hosting tele-town hall
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams will hold a teleconference town hall May 21 to give an…
PO box holders should fill out Census forms online or by phone
Post office box holders will need to fill out their 2020 Census forms online or…
Four Highland Lakes students receive PEC scholarships
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative announced May 8 it had awarded $100,000 in scholarships to students…
Burnet County GOP opens headquarters
Burnet County Republicans have a place of their own with the opening of the local…
District 20 challenger speaker at virtual Burnet County Democratic Club meeting
The Burnet County Democratic Club will hold a virtual meeting by Zoom at 11:30 a.m….
Llano County asking for 50 percent occupancy rate for open businesses
Llano County wants its non-essential businesses slated to reopen May 1 to be allowed to…
COVID-19 is still out there, Burnet County officials remind residents
Dr. Jules Madrigal, the Burnet County local health authority, explained that while Gov. Greg Abbott…
$484B for small businesses, hospitals
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams said more help is on the way for Texas small businesses…