ON THE AGENDA: Burnet and Granite Shoals city councils
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Burnet
Burnet interim police chief in place as city looks at applicants
With upward of 80 applicants for Burnet’s chief of police, no deadline set, and the…
Mountain bike park rides in to aid struggling Burnet restaurants
Burnet restaurants derailed by COVID-19 could find a new gear thanks to a Highland Lakes…
COVID-19 puts financial strain on EMS
An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is a drop in emergency medical services calls,…
Man dies in US 281 crash near Burnet
A 41–year-old Killeen man died Aug. 18 in a two-vehicle collision on U.S. 281 about…
Burnet EDC approves 2020-21 budget with eye on COVID-19
The Burnet Economic Development Corp. unanimously approved its 2020-21 budget at its regular meeting Aug….
Burnet proposes property tax rate decrease and $12M budget
Despite the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, continued growth and high sales-tax revenues had…
Burnet extends utility assistance programs for residents, businesses
In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Burnet City Council has extended its commercial…
Mannix withdraws from Burnet police chief position amid protests
Former Cedar Park Police Chief Sean Mannix will not be the new Burnet chief. Mannix…
Burnet hires new police chief
City of Burnet officials picked former Cedar Park Police Chief Sean Mannix to lead the…
September open date set for YMCA-Highland Lakes teen center in Burnet
Officials hope to wrap up construction of a new teen center at the YMCA of…
Burnet concert series canceled
The Burnet Economic Development Corporation decided at a special meeting June 29 to cancel the…
Underperforming sales tax revenues still better than expected
Amid COVID-19 restrictions, shutdowns, and stay-home orders, sales tax revenues have been declining, according to…
Burnet utilities program to help residents impacted by pandemic
Burnet City Council approved a residential utility assurance grant program at its regular meeting June…
Burnet launches commercial utility assistance program
The Burnet City Council approved a commercial utility assistance program at a special meeting Tuesday,…
New Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet opens
Baylor Scott & White Health opened its newest facility, Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet, on…
Burnet council members sworn in
The Burnet City Council swore in three members at its May 12 regular meeting: incumbents…
Pools to remain closed in near future
Despite Gov. Greg Abbott allowing public pools to reopen starting May 8, many Highland Lakes…
Burnet, Marble Falls housing authorities receive federal funds
Two Highland Lakes housing authorities are receiving funds thanks to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
City of Burnet getting two new ambulances
Burnet City Council authorized the purchase of two new ambulances during its April 28 meeting….
Bluebonnet Airshow returns in spring
Over the years, the Burnet Bluebonnet Airshow mesmerized crowds each spring. But, in March 2016,…
Burnet Whataburger closes after employee tests positive for COVID-19
Burnet Whataburger management confirmed one of its employees tested positive for COVID-19 and has closed…
Burnet Municipal Airport receives $30,000 grant, part of coronavirus aid
The Federal Aviation Administration on April 15 awarded the Burnet Municipal Airport a $30,000 grant,…
Burnet Police Department’s K-9 team hits the streets
After several weeks of intense training, the Burnet Police Department K-9 unit of Sgt. Jeremy…