Census field operations delayed until June 1; local response rates low
The federal government has suspended field operations for the 2020 Census until at least June…
Government
LCRA reopening handful of parks
The Lower Colorado River Authority is reopening some of its parks starting April 22 for…
Local elections pushed to November
Six Burnet County elections slated for May 2 have been postponed until November 3. Earlier…
PEC extends suspension of service disconnections
Pedernales Electric Cooperative has extended its suspension of service disconnections for 60 days after the…
Governor closes schools, opens state parks with restrictions, adds retail to-go
During a news conference April 17, Governor Greg Abbott announced his reopening plans for Texas,…
Work on widening US 281, adding turn lane to begin this year
Safety improvements are coming to a 2.5-mile stretch of U.S. 281 sooner rather than later….
Burnet County recognizes road crews, commissioners as first responders
They are called during all kinds of emergencies and disasters, including floods, fires, and highway…
Llano County judge: ‘Social discipline’ today, back to business tomorrow
Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham looks forward to the day the county can return to…
Local counties’ COVID-19 numbers low compared to surrounding areas
Since the state of Texas recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 cases on March 4, the…
Congressman touts federal assistance for small businesses, nonprofits
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams wants small-business owners to take advantage of the federal resources available…
Llano County task force monitoring stay-home order violations
The Llano County attorney and sheriff announced the formation of the Llano County COVID-19 Education…
Burnet County drops stay-home order; governor’s decree replaces it
Burnet County Judge James Oakley announced in a Facebook post on April 1 that the…
Governor extends school closures through May 4
Governor Greg Abbott announced March 31 that he is keeping schools closed through May 4….
Burnet CISD moving school board and bond election to November
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District is rescheduling its Board of Trustees and bond election…
Burnet County adds to stay-home order
After Burnet County government and health officials became aware of questions and concerns over public…
Llano County issues stay-home order
After Llano County officials learned of a third confirmed COVID-19 case and grew concerned over…
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…
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…