Rocket explodes at Firefly testing site
A rocket exploded during testing at the Firefly Aerospace facility in Briggs on Sept. 29….
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Cottonwood Shores’ fire protection future a little smoky
The city of Cottonwood Shores recently came under the protection of the Marble Falls Area…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 29, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Granite Shoals deer harvesting begins
The city of Granite Shoals’ white-tailed deer harvesting program opens Sept. 27 along with Texas’…
KMUD takes over Kingsland Community Park
Kingsland Community Park is under new management. The Kingsland Municipal Utility District will take control…
New home for Burnet city business
The new Burnet City Hall opens to the public Monday, Sept. 29, at 301 E….
Avenue N bridge coming fall 2026
Construction of the new Avenue N bridge in Marble Falls is on schedule, but that…
With contract approved, work on 340/341 crossings could begin soon
Burnet County has awarded a contract for the restoration of the County Road 341 bridge…
Cottonwood Shores making bid for Dark Sky designation with ordinance updates
The city of Cottonwood Shores is trying to bring its Dark Sky Lighting ordinance into…
Bay West Boulevard work starts Oct. 1
Overnight road work begins Oct. 1 on about 1.59 miles of Bay West Boulevard in…
Tax rate same, spending up in 2025-26 Horseshoe Bay budget
The Horseshoe Bay City Council adopted the 2025-26 fiscal year budget and tax rate during…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 22, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Marble Falls shopping center delayed, but not dead
The Flatrock Crossing outdoor shopping center planned for south Marble Falls won’t be finished by…
Granite Shoals, Burnet County under burn bans
The city of Granite Shoals implemented a burn ban Wednesday, Sept. 17, following a Burnet…
No more free boat launching for Lake LBJ visitors in Sunrise Beach
Visitors using the once-free boat ramps on Lake LBJ at Sunrise Beach Village parks now…
Marble Falls approves modest budget
The Marble Falls City Council passed its 2025-26 fiscal year budget Tuesday, Sept. 16, locking…
Thunder Rock development in Marble Falls begins next phase
The 1,100-acre Thunder Rock community in Marble Falls is now in Phase II of development….
Woman charged with murder in mother’s death in Blue Lake
A woman faces a murder charge in the death of her mother in the Blue…
Vigil held for Charlie Kirk in Marble Falls
Over 200 people gathered for a candlelight vigil for slain conservative political activist Charlie Kirk…
Horseshoe Bay mayor not running
Horseshoe Bay Mayor Elsie Thurman has announced she will not seek re-election when her term…
One killed in wreck near 281 bridge
A San Antonio man was killed in a collision just south of the U.S. 281…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 15, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Marble Falls staffer loses job after social media post on Charlie Kirk
A city of Marble Falls employee no longer has their job after making comments on…
Granite Shoals updates fireworks rules with short-term rental sign requirement
The city of Granite Shoals recently banned unofficial fireworks displays in the city, and now…