Newspaper digitization grant would open portal to local history
The Herman Brown Free Library in Burnet has applied for a Tocker Foundation grant to…
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PHOTOS: New Burnet City Hall taking shape
Construction on the new Burnet City Hall at 301 E. Jackson St. is moving along….
Burnet unveils ‘Report a Concern’ tool for potholes, other resident issues
The city of Burnet introduced an online tool that lets residents report concerns like broken…
Burnet OKs funding for new septic system at Humane Society
Burnet leaders answered a call for help from the Hill Country Humane Society, which is…
Burnet OKs revised zoning for convenience store-gas station
The Burnet City Council approved a zoning change for a block of land at 402…
Burnet OKs plat for high-end subdivision
The Burnet City Council on Dec. 10 approved a preliminary plat for The Reserve at…
Propane truck fire closes road, forces evacuations in Hoover’s Valley
A propane truck hauling 3,000 gallons of fuel rolled over and ignited in Hoover’s Valley…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 16, 2024
The following Highland Lakes entities are meeting the week of Dec. 16. Agendas are posted…
Groundwater district considers another mandatory reduction
Some Burnet County well owners might have to reduce groundwater usage by 15 percent in…
Public meeting on rock crusher permit draws united protest
Residents of all walks of life and ages strongly voiced their opposition to an air-quality…
Burnet residents guide city communications through surveyÂ
Based on the results of a residential survey, Burnet officials plan to expand email outreach,…
Musicians strike a chord with rock crusher protest song
When words weren’t enough, music became the voice of resistance in Burnet County. A group…
Burnet man gets life in years-long sexual assault of child
A Williamson County jury on Dec. 5 found Robert Jamerson, 61, of Burnet guilty of…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 9, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so they are not always ready by…
PHOTOS: Burnet lights up for Christmas
The lighting of the courthouse square on Nov. 30 ushered in the holiday season in…
Infrastructure deal expands Burnet subdivision
The developer of Creekfall, a new Burnet subdivision, will add 115 homes to its plans…
New Burnet city hire to take on website redesign and event planning
The city of Burnet named Jessica Carpenter its new administrative services specialist. She begins the…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 25, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so they are not always ready by…
Public meeting Dec. 10 over proposed Burnet rock crusher
People can ask questions and voice opinions over a rock-crushing facility proposed for a site…
Inks Lake State Park gets new HQ
Inks Lake State Park officially opened its new headquarters, just down the road from the…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 11, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
Burnet spotlighted for financial reporting
The city of Burnet recently received the highest recognition for governmental accounting, the latest in…
Burnet officers attend UK Police Memorial Day ceremony
The Burnet Police Department recently sent two of its officers, sergeants Lance Besancon and Gary…
Burnet church closes following threat fabrication
The Epicenter ministry based in Burnet announced it will close after 20 years following a…