$135 million BCISD bond package slated for May 2 election
The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve an election…
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Natural gas pipeline planned to pass through Burnet County; community meeting Feb. 11
The Eiger Express Pipeline would take a 450-mile route, transporting natural gas from West Texas…
Government Meetings: For the week of Feb. 9, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
No Burnet trout release to be held this winter
The city of Burnet will not hold its annual rainbow trout release at Hamilton Creek…
Suspected terrorist detained in Burnet County traffic stop
During a routine traffic stop on Thursday, Feb. 5, Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies identified…
Jackson Street Jams free concert series ready to rock in 2026
Jackson Street Jams is back with an encore in 2026, ready to rock the stage…
Applications open for 43rd annual Bluebonnet Festival
The 43rd annual Bluebonnet Festival is scheduled to bloom with the opening of the carnival…
Two dead and two incapacitated in fatal Llano County car crash
Two teenagers were killed and two people were incapacitated in a two-vehicle crash on Feb….
Highland Lakes UIL realignment: new districts, some new opponents
The University Interscholastic League has released its new reclassifications and realignments, shifting the athletic landscape…
Final BCISD board meeting scheduled before decision on proposed $141 million bond package
Members of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District School Board of Trustees will hold a…
DailyTrib Burnet County candidates forum; Tuesday, Feb. 3
The 2026 DailyTrib Burnet County Republican Primary Candidates Forum is scheduled for 6 p.m. on…
Burnet approves land purchase for Delaware Springs Golf Course preservation
The Burnet City Council recently approved a $625,000 purchase of 19.5 acres of land adjacent…
Burnet removes local state of disaster following July floods; reconstruction efforts continue
The Burnet City Council voted to remove the local state of disaster following the devastating…
Burnet High School Softball Season Preview
It’s softball season in Burnet, which means the Lady Dawgs Softball team is gearing up…
Highland Lakes winter storm updates; Monday, Jan. 26
The Highland Lakes will continue to see sub-freezing lows following a winter storm that recently…
Scam likely: Burnet law enforcement warns against continued phone scams
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Burnet Police Department recently shared separate statements addressing increasing…
Government Meetings: For the week of Jan. 26, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
BCISD ponders $141 million infrastructure bond package
A $141 million bond package was recommended by members of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School…
Herman Brown Free Library gifted $20,000
The Herman Brown Free Library will likely be making considerable upgrades to its facilities and…
New Burnet Police Chief sworn in
The city of Burnet gathered for the swearing in of new Police Chief Tony Hefferin…
Government Meetings: For the week of Jan. 19, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
File for Burnet school board; deadline Feb. 13
Two seats are up for election on the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Board of…
Burnet man sentenced to 50 years on multiple indecency with a child convictions
On Jan. 9, A Burnet County jury found Martin Mendoza-Tovar, 54, of Burnet, guilty on…
Four city council seats open in Burnet; filing window Jan. 14-Feb. 13
Burnet will hold a general election on May 2, 2026, to elect four members to…