Time to file for city elections
The filing period for city elections opened Wednesday, January 15, and ends 5 p.m. February…
Government
Time to file for school board elections
Candidates can file for places on the Burnet, Llano, and Marble Falls school boards starting…
Students recognized for Burnet County Courthouse art exhibit
More than 60 students packed the Burnet County Courthouse on January 14 as Judge James…
Open and closed boat ramps during lake lowerings
As the Lower Colorado River Authority draws down Lake LBJ and Inks Lake through February…
LCRA accepting applications for community development project grants
The Lower Colorado River Authority is offering grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofits and…
Citing security, residents petition Burnet County for new voting system
Several residents presented a petition during the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting December 19 requesting…
Candidates who’ve filed for March 3 primaries; register to vote by February 3
The races are on for the upcoming Republican and Democratic primaries on March 3, 2020….
LCRA grants go to Marble Falls, Kingsland, and Sandy Harbor organizations
Christmas came early for a few Highland Lakes organizations that received sizable grants from the…
Public meeting on Inks Lake State Park Complex is December 12
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department wants to hear your thoughts on plans for the…
New fire marshal for Spicewood-area ESD focused on prevention
There’s a new marshal in Spicewood, and he’s carrying a fire extinguisher. Actually, a clipboard….
Widening work on RR 1431 east of Marble Falls could cause delays
UPDATE: To follow TxDOT road work, visit the department’s online project tracker. Drivers traveling between…
Oakalla VFD to build new substation with LCRA grant
Fire department response times in northeastern Burnet County, particularly the Watson area, soon could be…
PEC distributing $12.3 million in capital credits to members
During its November 22 meeting, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors approved distributing more…
Texas: 9 amendments pass, including state park funding
A Texas constitutional amendment closing a loophole in a 1993 law to ensure sporting goods…
OPINION: Questions and answers regarding Proposition 4
BY REP. TERRY WILSON In light of the upcoming constitutional amendments election, our office has…
Granite Shoals voters to decide on $7M in water bonds, city charter amendments
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON With aging pipes and a water intake that is too close to…
Sunrise Beach Village man dies in Llano County Jail custody
A 41-year-old Sunrise Beach Village man died while in the custody of the Llano County…
BOPATE collection Oct. 26 at new Reuse and Recycle Center
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The new Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center might not get a…
Commissioners discuss water issues at Burnet County Jail
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet County could be facing fairly large expenditures regarding its jail. During…
Voters to decide on local issues and state constitutional amendments
Voters in Texas have several state constitutional amendments on the ballot as well as local…
THAT’S MY JOB: When we’re playing, Texas Parks and Wildlife game wardens are working
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Game wardens are conservation officers for the Texas Parks and Wildlife…
$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…
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…