Driveway variance request in Burnet leads to dispute
The Burnet Zoning Board of Adjustment ordered three city leaders to testify in an upcoming…
Burnet
Day dedicated to the late Donald Fawcett, who first said ‘It’s Burnet, Durnet’
The Burnet County Commissioners Court declared March 23, 2024, a day of service to honor…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 25, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
Women’s prison chapel supporters witness effort taking shape
For the past six years, cancer survivor and Joseph’s Hammer board member Helen Smith has helped raise…
Reagor building property sold at auction
The saga of the old Reagor building at 300 N. Water St. in Burnet looks…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 11, 2024
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Joseph’s Hammer starts chapel project at Burnet women’s prison
Construction is underway for an 8,250-square-foot chapel at the Ellen Halbert Unit women’s prison in…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 4, 2024
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30,000-plus people expected at eclipse festival near Burnet
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is set to give final approval on Thursday, Feb. 29,…
Reagor building demolished; property to be auctioned for back taxes
The city of Burnet tore down the fire-gutted and condemned Reagor building on U.S. 281…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 26, 2024
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LCRA limits outdoor watering to once a week due to drought
Municipalities that buy water from the Lower Colorado River Authority must now limit outdoor watering…
Who’s running in May 4 local elections
Ballots for the May 4 local elections are complete with the passing of the candidate…
Burnet County eclipse town hall Feb. 22
Burnet city and county leaders are teaming up for a town hall about the April…
Local election filing deadline Feb. 16
Highland Lakes residents seeking seats on city councils or school boards have until 5 p.m….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 12, 2024
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 22, 2024
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Local election filing begins Jan. 17
Filing for Highland Lakes school board and city council elections opens Wednesday, Jan. 17, and…
Historic Reagor building to be torn down after Burnet council vote
The historic Reagor building at 300 N. Water St. in Burnet will be demolished following…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 8, 2024
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Survey seeks support for Reagor building before possible demolition
Ken Reagor and fiancée Rhonda “Chondie” Martin are promoting an online survey in support of…
Burned body found in Burnet County
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating burned human remains discovered Monday, Dec. 25, on…
20-year-old killed in Kingsland accident
Edgar Rangel, 20, of Burnet was killed on Dec. 21 after a car in which…
Burnet man gets 99 years for failing to register as sex offender
Aubrey Hart, 63, of Burnet was handed a 99-year prison sentence after a jury convicted…