Students return to new phone ban
The first day of school for many Highland Lakes students is Wednesday, and they’ll have…
Texas Legislature
Marble Falls doc helps make ‘Jenifer’s Law’ on IV procedures a reality
A new Texas law requiring all IV treatments be administered by a licensed professional goes…
Quarry bill dies amid contentious points of order
A bill that would have protected Burnet County’s natural areas against rock-crushing operations died at…
Texas bill intended to stop Burnet-area rock crusher rolls forward
A bill aimed at protecting Longhorn Cavern State Park, Inks Lake State Park, and Camp…
State lawmakers ask why Burnet quarry site is worth protecting
More than a dozen Burnet County residents and campers filed into a Texas House committee…
Locals chartering bus to testify for second quarry bill at Capitol
Another major quarry restriction bill is up for hearing Thursday, April 24, at the Texas…
Troxclair quarry bill left pending in Texas House committee
A bill that would restrict mining operations near sensitive public lands was left pending in…
Troxclair’s quarry bill heads to committee
A bill introduced by state Rep. Ellen Troxclair to curb aggregate mining near environmentally sensitive…
State rep urges full environmental review of Burnet County rail project
Texas House District 19 Rep. Ellen Troxclair is calling for the “highest-possible level of environmental…
Troxclair moves to stop rock crusher, introduces bill to tighten quarry rules
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair on Monday, March 3, filed a motion to overturn the Texas…
Burnet County prepares for voting machine mandate amid public concerns
With a 2026 deadline looming for Texas counties to update their voting equipment, Burnet County…
Rep sends out call to action on crusher
Texas state Rep. Ellen Troxclair sent out an “action alert” against a proposed rock-crushing facility…
Burnet outlines Legislature wishlist
The city of Burnet set its priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature, including the passage…
MFISD builds priority list for state lawmakers
The Marble Falls Independent School District Board of Trustees is putting together a battle plan…
State lawmakers push for TCEQ public meeting on rock crusher
Two state lawmakers representing Burnet County have asked the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for…
Marble Falls city sets 2025 state legislative platform
The Marble Falls City Council on Aug. 6 approved a resolution establishing the city’s official…
Burnet County seeks law change for more power over subdivisions
The Burnet County Commissioners Court joined the Hill Country Alliance in condemning a 2023 state…
Troxclair wins Republican nomination for Texas House District 19
Incumbent state Rep. Ellen Troxclair fended off two challengers in the Republican primary on March…
Virdell gets GOP nod for Texas House District 53 seat
Wes Virdell won the Republican nomination for Texas House District 53 in the primary election…
What to know for Election Day
March 5 is Election Day for the Republican and Democratic primaries, which determine the nominees…
Llano County candidates have one more say before election day
Several Republicans seeking nominations in the March 5 primary participated in a Llano County candidates…
Llano County candidates forum Feb. 20 in Horseshoe Bay
The Star Republican Women of Horseshoe Bay are hosting a Llano County forum for GOP…
Abbott, Patrick tell Biedermann to stop using images in campaign
Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick each recently demanded that Texas House District…
Meet the HD53 Republican candidates
Two Republican candidates for the Texas House District 53 seat introduced themselves to Llano County…