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…
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 25, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
$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…
LCRA grant to help Burnet fund water meter system upgrade
With the help of a $28,400 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the city…
Arrest made in fatal 281 wreck
A Leander man has been charged with five counts of manslaughter in connection with a…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 4, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
DPS: Truck and trailer crossed into oncoming traffic in deadly accident
A Texas Department of Public Safety report said a pickup truck pulling a livestock trailer…
Burnet’s most vulnerable displaced by Hamilton Creek floodwaters
At around 4 a.m. on July 5, 75-year-old Sue Pratton was awoken by her daughter…
While Burnet’s in flood recovery mode, some residents are at standstill
Burnet is recovering from a hard hit by the Fourth of July weekend flood, with…
FEMA center opens in Burnet
An official Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) disaster recovery center opened its doors Sunday, July…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 21, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
How to stay up to date in a disaster
The Fourth of July flood in the Highland Lakes highlighted the importance of disaster awareness…
Volunteers begin flood cleanup
They came prepared with rubber boots, gloves, N-95 masks, and other supplies necessary to muck…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 7, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet tire fire contained, but still live
Dozens of firefighters, first responders, and public servants from agencies across the Highland Lakes and…
What is next for the Hoover Valley Road rock crusher?
Asphalt Inc., also known as Lone Star Paving, has the greenlight from two state agencies…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 23, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
LCRA approves permit for Burnet quarry
The Lower Colorado River Authority on June 18 approved a quarry/mine permit for Asphalt Inc.,…
Burnet prioritizing smart growth, development and beautification
Beautification, downtown development, and water management are just three of seven priorities for the city…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 16, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…