New Bertram water tank build underway
Construction of a new elevated water storage tank in Bertram is rapidly progressing, with large sections of the structure being erected throughout October.
Bertram
 Home of the ‘hobo taco’ Junction Cafe to permanently close
After nearly a decade of operation in Bertram, and a much longer history in the…
Bertram developing action plan for city-wide emergencies
The city of Bertram is developing an emergency action plan to safeguard residents from future…
Bertram approves new budget, tax rate for 2026-27 fiscal year
The city of Bertram recently ratified its new budget and tax rate for the 2026-27…
OAT-standing display of community pride at 49th annual Oatmeal Festival
The 49th annual Oatmeal Festival brought together hundreds of Highland Lakes residents on Saturday, Sept….
Oatmeal Festival returns Sept. 26
The 49th annual Oatmeal Festival is Saturday, Sept. 26, taking over downtown Bertram for a…
Burnet school district approves new tax rate for 2026-27Â
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District recently adopted a slightly lower tax rate for the…
More roadwork begins on Texas 29 east of Bertram
A 3.7-mile stretch of Texas 29 between Bertram and Liberty Hill is now under construction. …
Bertram eyeing budget with decreased spending, slightly increased tax rate
Bertram is preparing to approve its tax rate and budget in September for the upcoming…
Burnet Middle School gets failing grade from state, joins three elementary campusesÂ
Burnet Middle School recently received a failing accountability grade from the state, joining the district’s…
Former Bertram mayor pleads guilty in felony ‘false statement’ case stemming from loan application
Former Bertram Mayor Michael Dickinson was recently sentenced to four years of community supervision stemming…
Fourth of July fireworks in Bertram
The 250th birthday of the United States of America is fast approaching, and Bertram plans…
Lineworking family continues tradition with PEC
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Regional Supervisor Lonnie Campos and his two sons, Gilbert and Bradley, are…
Bertram man sentenced to 34 years in prison for child sex crimes
A Bertram man, 39-year-old Bronson Earl Taylor, was sentenced to 34 years in prison on…
Bertram ponders future of emergency medical services
The city of Bertram recently began discussing the future of its emergency medical services during…
Granite Shoals, Bertram police join federal immigration enforcement program
The Granite Shoals and Bertram police departments recently entered into partnerships with the Department of…
Local elections results: Burnet and Llano counties
Highland Lakes area voters chose new leaders and made big decisions in Burnet and Llano…
Mayoral, aldermen candidates for Bertram City Council elections
Bertram City Council has four seats up for grabs in the upcoming May 2 election,…
RJ Richey interim principal certified as new principal
RJ Richey Elementary School Interim Principal Dr. Donna Brady was certified as the school’s new,…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of March 16
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
Burnet County urges residents to avoid activity causing sparks
Burnet County is asking residents to avoid any outdoor activity that could cause sparks as…
Spring has sprung: Enjoy the break with these Highland Lakes area activities
Bluebonnets are in bloom and wildflowers have run wild, signaling the start of an early…
Burnet County 2026 primary election voting guide
The 2026 primary elections are scheduled for March 3, but early voting runs from Tuesday,…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of Feb. 23
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for the Burnet High School for the…