Holiday hue change for US 281 bridge lights could be on the horizon
The lights that brighten the U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls might one day be…
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Sales tax revenues report for Highland Lakes cities
Highland Lakes cities continue to see an uptick in local sales tax revenues. The following…
Gov. Abbott extends state COVID-19 disaster declaration
On Jan. 22, Gov. Greg Abbott renewed his COVID-19 disaster declaration, a step he first…
Granite Shoals digs into proposed new mining ordinance; public hearing set
The Granite Shoals City Council tabled a new mining ordinance during its Tuesday, Jan. 25,…
Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Barho honored
Jim Barho walked into a surprise as he prepared to deliver his departmental report at…
Burnet County subdivision brings real estate battle to Commissioners Court
Burnet County Attorney Eddie Arredondo was tasked by the Commissioners Court to explore what degree…
Llano County Library Advisory Board discusses OverDrive access
Members of the new Llano County Library Advisory Board met Monday, Jan. 24, to discuss…
Burnet County under burn ban
A burn ban became effective in Burnet County at noon Tuesday, Jan. 25, about a…
LCRA approves higher interruptible water rates for agricultural users
The Lower Colorado River Authority Board of Directors gave a thumbs-up to higher water rates…
Horseshoe Bay grants building permit extension, keeps spec home limit
Supply chain problems and growth issues collided during the Jan. 18 meeting of the Horseshoe…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 24
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Cottonwood Shores continues with water plant improvements
The Cottonwood Shores City Council approved a $20,000 agreement with Kallman Engineering for the design,…
PEC winter storm surcharge could end sooner — maybe
The $8 to $12 monthly surcharge PEC members began paying Oct. 1, 2021, could end…
Burnet County Jail bookings for Jan. 14-20, 2022
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period…
New Horseshoe Bay Nature Park for conservation, education, enjoyment
Horseshoe Bay Nature Park recently opened officially on 11 acres at 1514 Golden Nugget off…
Horseshoe Bay interim City Manager Jeff Koska takes the job
Ninety-eight days after appointing Jeff Koska as the Horseshoe Bay interim city manager, the City…
Marble Falls, neighborhood settle dispute over out-of-city water rates
The city of Marble Falls and Hamilton Creek Ranchettes settled a dispute over water rates…
Vandalism plagues Marble Falls parks
The Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Department is asking people to stay alert and report…
Federal website for free at-home COVID tests launches
The federal government has launched a website where Americans can order a free set of…
UPDATE: HCM Medical Clinic grand opening postponed until spring
UPDATE: Because supply chain problems have delayed equipment deliveries to the new Hill Country Memorial…
BEC Fiber broadband coming to Llano
Bandera Electric Cooperative is bringing high-speed, 100-percent fiber broadband service to Llano as early as…
Mah-jongg tourney raises $40K for Helping Center’s Learn for Life program
Some 200 players in The Club at Horseshoe Resort 2021 Mah-jongg tournament raised $40,000 for…
Burnet County needs poll workers
Burnet County needs more poll workers for early voting Feb.14-25 and Election Day on March…
Getting relief from cedar fever
Unlike other trees, Ashe junipers, or cedar trees, pollinate in the winter rather than the…