Burnet approves funds for new K-9 officer; old dog detective retires
The Burnet Police Department is preparing to add a new K-9 unit to their ranks…
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NEW BIZ: Divine 29 puts faith in new Burnet bookstore
The city of Burnet has a new bookstore in town that’s looking to serve the…
Bombs heard in Burnet County due to Fort Hood testing
Earth-shaking booms could highlight mornings in Burnet County as Fort Hood conducts controlled bombing exercises…
New BIZ: Airy Mount opens in Burnet
Burnet has a new coffee shop, Airy Mount, which recently opened at 1819 E. Polk…
Community grand opening for Burnet’s new city hall
The Burnet community is invited to the grand opening ceremony of the city’s new city…
Government Meetings: For the week of Dec. 15, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Government Meetings: For the week of Dec. 8, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Picayune-KBEY toy drive raises funds and fun for the holidays
The Picayune Magazine-KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Toy Drive brought in thousands of dollars and tons…
Burnet city councilor resigns due to business conflictÂ
Burnet City Councilor Tres Clinton resigned this week, stating that the rapid growth of his…
The Picayune and KBEY 103.9 FM Toy Drive returns Dec. 3
The Picayune magazine and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio are asking the Highland Lakes community to…
Transmission line opposition creates protest schedule and theme song ‘Two Hundred Miles of Greed’
Opposition to a proposed state transmission line project that would cut through Central Texas is…
Ex-Burnet officer convicted of criminally negligent homicide for 2019 killing
Former Burnet Police Officer Russell Butler pleaded no contest on Wednesday, Nov. 19 to a…
Highland Lakes football playoffs: Round 2
Three Highland Lakes teams are in the second round of the 2025 playoffs for their…
Let’s go Bulldogs: BCISD campuses to close for Friday night footballÂ
School will be out across Burnet Consolidated Independent School District campuses on Friday, Nov. 21,…
Masonic lodge honors veterans and fallen Burnet soldier
Valley Masonic Lodge #175 of Burnet held a Veterans Day program on Saturday, Nov. 8,…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 10, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet gets a new lawman
After months of searching, Burnet has hired a new police chief. The city announced on…
Picayune-KBEY Food Drive collects thousands of dollars and pounds of food for local charities
The 14th annual Picayune-KBEY Food Drive on Nov. 5 brought in $8,700 in monetary donations…
Oncor and LCRA update transmission line timeline
A critical filing for a controversial state transmission line project has been delayed by an…
2025 Picayune-KBEY Food Drive, Wednesday, Nov. 5
The 2025 Picayune-KBEY Food Drive runs 6 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Now…
Groundwater district addresses concerns over Hoover Valley Road quarry
Public concern for a proposed massive rock-crushing facility in Burnet County is growing, especially regarding…
Give input on future of Burnet transportation
Burnet is plotting out a roadmap for its future transportation needs and city officials want…
Burnet man who lied about church gunmen released from jail
The Burnet man at the center of a 2024 church threat hoax was recently released…
Major improvements set for Texas 29 east of Burnet
Work should begin soon on major improvements to a roughly 5-mile stretch of Texas 29…