Big awards go to two Burnet city employees
The city of Burnet handed out its Employee of the Year and City Manager awards…
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 27, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so they are…
New, bigger Burnet City Hall on track for summer opening
Construction of the new Burnet City Hall is moving forward, with the $8 million, 18,000-square-foot…
Burnet buys lot in Eagles Nest for pump station expansion
The city of Burnet bought a 2-acre property in the Eagles Nest subdivision to upgrade…
New Burnet hangar could be regional hub for aircraft maintenance
The city of Burnet is building a 12,000-square-foot hangar at its municipal airport, expected to…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 20, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours before a meeting and are…
Burnet outlines Legislature wishlist
The city of Burnet set its priorities for the 89th Texas Legislature, including the passage…
Burnet pickleballers push for courts
A large group of Burnet pickleball players filled City Council chambers Tuesday, Jan. 14, to…
Burnet election filing starts Jan. 15
The candidate filing period opens Jan. 15 for the Burnet city election on May 3….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Jan. 13, 2025
Here is the meeting schedule for government entities in the Highland Lakes. Agendas are posted…
Rock crusher applies for LCRA permit
Austin-based Asphalt Inc. LLC submitted a new permit application Jan. 2 to the Lower Colorado…
NEW BIZ: Burnet levels up with Itsy-Bit Arcade
Retro gaming is making a comeback in Burnet. Itsy-Bit Arcade holds a grand opening on…
Chunk Your Junk in Burnet
Burnet residents can kick off the new year by getting rid of unwanted household junk…
Newspaper digitization grant would open portal to local history
The Herman Brown Free Library in Burnet has applied for a Tocker Foundation grant to…
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 survey
Based on the results of a residential survey, Burnet officials plan to expand email outreach,…