Burnet gets a new lawman
After months of searching, Burnet has hired a new police chief. The city announced on…
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Picayune-KBEY Food Drive collects thousands of dollars and pounds of food for local charities
The 14th annual Picayune-KBEY Food Drive on Nov. 5 brought in $8,700 in monetary donations…
Oncor and LCRA update transmission line timeline
A critical filing for a controversial state transmission line project has been delayed by an…
2025 Picayune-KBEY Food Drive, Wednesday, Nov. 5
The 2025 Picayune-KBEY Food Drive runs 6 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Now…
Groundwater district addresses concerns over Hoover Valley Road quarry
Public concern for a proposed massive rock-crushing facility in Burnet County is growing, especially regarding…
Give input on future of Burnet transportation
Burnet is plotting out a roadmap for its future transportation needs and city officials want…
Burnet man who lied about church gunmen released from jail
The Burnet man at the center of a 2024 church threat hoax was recently released…
Major improvements set for Texas 29 east of Burnet
Work should begin soon on major improvements to a roughly 5-mile stretch of Texas 29…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 20, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
321-acre blaze burning east of Inks Lake State Park
Dozens of firefighters have been in the field fighting the 321-acre Williams Road Fire in…
Inks Lake State Park marks 75 years
Inks Lake State Park hosts its 75th birthday celebration Saturday, Oct. 18. The fun-filled event…
Power line project protesters: Why here?
Protesters surrounded a busy intersection in Burnet on Oct. 11 in objection to a massive…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 13, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
New home for Burnet city business
The new Burnet City Hall opens to the public Monday, Sept. 29, at 301 E….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 22, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 8. 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet considers buyouts for high-flood-risk properties
Burnet city leaders are considering using a federal program that would allow for a split-cost…
Burnet city manager honored for 25 years of civic service
Burnet City Manager David Vaughn was recognized for his 25 years of civic service during…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 25, 2025
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$1M lawsuit cites ‘gross negligence’ in fatal 281 wreck
A wrongful death lawsuit filed Aug. 18 in the U.S. 281 crash last month that…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 11, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Details emerge in 281 wreck arrest
An affidavit obtained by DailyTrib.com has revealed more information regarding a July 25 collision on…
Burnet’s water system ready for growth
After years of analysis, Burnet’s water system looks to be robust enough to handle current…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 11, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…