Huber closer to permit for increased dust
Huber Carbonates is in one of the final steps in its request to receive an…
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Local firefighters join forces to tackle statewide blazes
As wildfire season continues to spark blazes across Texas, local firefighters have been deployed statewide…
Government Meetings: For the week of Sept. 7, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet County Jail logs Aug. 28-Sept. 3
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from Aug. 28-Sept….
Horseshoe Bay Comprehensive Plan town hall Sept. 22
Horseshoe Bay residents have the opportunity to weigh in on the city’s Comprehensive Plan during…
Horseshoe Bay approves cottages
Several new cottages are coming to Horseshoe Bay near the intersection of FM 2147 and…
MFISD to rename maintenance facility in honor of Chief Phillips
The Marble Falls Independent School District plans to rename its maintenance facility in honor of…
Bank donates land for Horseshoe Bay shared-use trail
A local bank recently donated land to help advance a planned shared-use trail in Horseshoe…
Mustang Nation Episode 2: Stay The Course
The Marble Falls High School football team opened its season with a 45-29 loss to…
Horseshoe Bay roadway reopens to traffic after sinkhole repairs
Hi Circle West in Horseshoe Bay is reopening to traffic Sept. 2 after emergency repairs…
World record Christmas tree planned for Marble Falls
Marble Falls is planning a 250-foot artificial Christmas tree that would set a world record…
Phoenix Center teams up with MFISD for student therapy services
A local nonprofit is joining forces with the Marble Falls Independent School District to provide…
Democratic candidates rally planned in Marble Falls
The Highland Lakes Democratic Women are hosting a Democratic candidates rally in Marble Falls, featuring…
Horseshoe Bay Resort expanding racquet sports facilities
Horseshoe Bay Resort is expanding its racquet sports facilities. The resort recently broke ground on…
Slab Road reopened ahead of schedule
A popular low water crossing in Kingsland has been reopened for some time following damage…
Stray tortoise turmoil addressed by Humane Society and former owner
The Hill Country Humane Society Board of Directors and a former pet owner have each…
Llano County approves property tax increase and modest budget; disagreements on raises
The Llano County Commissioners Court has approved a property tax rate and budget for the…
Haley Nelson Park walking trail paving project begins soon
Work will soon begin on concrete paving of the Haley Nelson Park walking trail in…
Burnet’s ‘blessing box’ helps feed, provide essentials to residents in need
Two old school lockers in Burnet are helping feed the hungry and provide everyday essentials…
Visitor found dead at Enchanted Rock
A 59-year-old woman was found dead on Thursday, Aug. 27, at Enchanted Rock State Natural…
Schools lockdown amid nearby SWAT incident, situation resolves safely
Campuses of the Marble Falls Independent School District were locked down on the morning of…
Burnet County ESD No. 7 proposes higher tax rate, larger budget
Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 7, which serves the large rural area surrounding the…
Burnet County Jail logs Aug. 21-27
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from Aug. 21-27,…
BIZ BRIEF: Casey’s in Burnet opens for business
Travelers along U.S. 281 in Burnet recently gained another option to stop and shop for…