Llano County — where the wealthy go to live and play
HORSESHOE BAY — For all it’s rustic charm and rural culture, Llano County has become…
Government
LCRA will wait and see on power line
AUSTIN — The Lower Colorado River Authority will stop development of an 85-mile wind-transmission project…
Tests of KWSC water show it’s safe to drink
KINGSLAND — Follow-up tests after increased levels of chemical byproducts were found last year in…
Klaeger mulls water talks with officials living downstream
BURNET — With an eye toward more efficient use of the Colorado River basin, Burnet…
Commissioners hail grant for vets; seek funds for chemical collections
BURNET — A grant approved by the Texas Veterans Commission as Memorial Day draws near…
Backbone MUD dispute may be near settlement
AUSTIN — A dispute between two parties over the proposed Backbone municipal utility district near…
Commissioners hear opposition to Burnet’s effluent discharge plans
BURNET — A group of Marble Falls residents told Burnet County Commissioners they don’t want…
District attorney adds Dowdle to staff
BURNET —A lawyer whose brother was a 2009 homicide victim has joined the 33rd and…
Burnet County Commissioners discuss water issues with Bell County, nearby cities
BURNET — Burnet County commissioners interested in developing a regional water system are visiting other…
Audit lauds Burnet County for financial position
BURNET — Burnet County Commissioners have accepted a glowing report on county finances from an…
LCRA wants public’s help on water plan
BURNET — The Lower Colorado River Authority wants the public’s help to develop a water…
Burnet County census participation above state average
BURNET — Compared to the state average, a greater portion of residents in most Burnet…
Groundwater may need testing if state approves Burnet effluent request
BURNET — Wells and other sources of groundwater may need additional testing for contamination if…
Voters head to polls to decide GOP runoffs
HIGHLAND LAKES — Republican nominations for three county races and a contest for a state…
Here comes the law
Marble Falls Police Department Assistant Chief Ted Young (left) hands over the keys of a…
PUC meeting time for power lines has changed
AUSTIN — The Texas Public Utilities Commission has rescheduled the time for a hearing on…
State refers Backbone MUD case to mediation
BURNET — Residents upset over a proposed municipal utility district near Fairland can now seek…
State decides to drop power line in northeast Burnet County
BURNET — Hard work by both a grassroots group and Burnet County commissioners is being…
Proposed transmission line could affect property sales, Realtor warns
BUCHANAN DAM — A proposed power line that would transmit wind-generated electricity along east Lake…
Region K plan calls for extra reservoirs along Colorado River
BURNET — If the population continues growing as projected, extra reservoirs will be needed after…
Commissioner balks at group’s push for power-line route east of Lake Buchanan
BURNET — A group that supports putting a high-voltage line east of Lake Buchanan told…
TCEQ calls for hearing on proposed Backbone MUD
AUSTIN — A Marble Falls-area property owners association contesting the proposed Backbone Municipal Utility District…
City, county offices closed Good Friday
HIGHLAND LAKES — Local governments and schools will get an early start on Easter, with…
Volunteers for emergency training sought
BURNET — Burnet County officials are looking for a few volunteers who want to make…