Manslaughter charges still option in fatal shooting by ex-Burnet officer
Former Burnet Police Sgt. Russell Butler once again might be facing manslaughter charges in the…
Crime & Courtrooms
Ex-Burnet officer found not guilty of murder; jury deadlocks on manslaughter
CORRECTION: The original version of this story left out the fact that the jury also…
Shoplifting suspect reportedly fires on Llano officer, steals vehicles before arrest
A shoplifting suspect at a Fredericksburg Walmart was captured just outside of the Llano city…
Couple arrested for stealing Burnet County infants’ IDs accused of espionage
The identities of two Burnet County infants who died in 1967 and 1968 were stolen…
Dog killings worry Bertram residents
At least three dogs have been shot, killed, and dumped within a mile of each…
Burnet council equips police for active shooter situations
The Burnet City Council unanimously agreed to spend $25,000 on equipment designed to counteract active…
Burnet police getting cellphone forensic software for quicker investigations
The Burnet Police Department is adding another arrow to its crime-fighting quiver with forensic software…
Vacation patrols offer residents home protection, peace of mind
As people head off to distant places on summer vacation, an empty home can be…
Burnet man indicted on attempted capital murder of peace officer charges
A Burnet man faces life in prison after a Burnet County grand jury on June…
Local officers train for active shooter
Several law enforcement agencies took part in an active shooter training course at Packsaddle Elementary…
Kingsland man charged with cruelty to animals after 15 dogs, 2 cats rescued
Matthew Smallwood, 39, of Kingsland was charged with cruelty to non-livestock animals and released on…
Burnet woman charged with murder in deadly April collision
A Burnet woman faces a murder charge and up to 99 years in prison following…
Burnet man faces murder charge in knife attack after victim dies
A Burnet man now faces a murder charge following the death of the person police…
Waco murder suspect arrested in Tow
A Waco murder suspect is in custody after law enforcement tracked him to Tow, located…
Marble Falls man gets 40 years for sexual contact with children
A Burnet County jury gave a 48-year-old Marble Falls man the maximum sentence allowable after…
Llano County man shot in gunfire exchange with deputy after pursuit
A Llano County Sheriff’s Office deputy shot a 34-year-old man after he opened fire on…
‘She has saved me in so many ways;’ crime victim liaison honored
Crime Victim Liaison Debi King was honored at the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday,…
Vandalism plagues Marble Falls parks
The Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Department is asking people to stay alert and report…
Pursuit ends in crash and felony charges
A Burnet County man is in jail after leading law enforcement on a chase down…
Burnet County animal control investigating case of abandoned puppies
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help in identifying the person…
Burnet man arrested on California homicide charge awaiting extradition
A California sheriff’s department has charged a Burnet man with homicide and is in the…
Ex-Johnson City official pleads guilty to embezzling $1M; faces 10 years in prison
A former Johnson City official entered a guilty plea in federal court for embezzling more…
Driver gets no jail time in 2018 death of Marble Falls physician
A Travis County district judge sentenced the driver of a car who killed a 32-year-old…
Task force looking for stolen vehicles; Corvette spotted in Bertram
The Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force and Williamson County Sheriff’s Office are looking…