Burnet hires new police chief
City of Burnet officials picked former Cedar Park Police Chief Sean Mannix to lead the…
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FirstCapital Bank in Marble Falls welcomes new vice president
FirstCapital Bank of Texas in Marble Falls announced that Glenn Bass has joined the branch…
LakeFest organizers announce COVID-19 measures for July 25-26 event
While many events are pulling the plug on 2020, the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of…
US 281 project to begin this year, adding turn lane and paved shoulders
Construction on a “dangerous” section of U.S. 281 in southern Burnet County is set to…
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…
Company: Dredging plant’s new site will result in quieter, cleaner operation
Collier Materials has announced plans for a new Lake LBJ sand dredging operation and plant…
Burnet concert series canceled
The Burnet Economic Development Corporation decided at a special meeting June 29 to cancel the…
Granite Shoals issues face mask order
Granite Shoals Mayor Carl Brugger issued a face covering order effective Tuesday, June 30, to…
Gregg Ranch developer picks local firms
Construction on Marble Falls’ first large-scale development in three decades is well underway. The developer…
Marble Falls fireworks show postponed
The city of Marble Falls has postponed its annual Fourth of July fireworks show over…
Marble Falls businesses must require customers, employees to wear masks
Marble Falls Mayor John Packer issued an order June 29 requiring businesses to enforce the…
Granite Shoals consolidation move could save half-million dollars
The city of Granite Shoals has consolidated its general obligation and bond debt, which will…
Meadowlakes City Hall closed due to rise in Burnet County COVID-19 cases
The city of Meadowlakes has again closed its City Hall to the public in response…
Granite Shoals police officer helps in roadside baby delivery
As Granite Shoals police officer Shane Mahoney headed into Austin to the Texas Department of…
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…
Granite Shoals moves into Phase 2 of multipurpose sports complex
Now that the structure is secure and the concrete poured, Granite Shoals is moving to…
Next Marble Falls park improvements include boardwalk, gardens
The city of Marble Falls enacted a professional services agreement with Doucet & Associates during…
Granite Shoals approves contract for Prairie Creek Road work
A week after talking about needed improvements to Prairie Creek Road, Granite Shoals City Council…
Two teens killed in US 281 rollover
A 16-year-old driver and a 14-year-old passenger were killed at about 8:50 p.m. June 15…
Chimney Cove home destroyed after brush burn gets out of control
What was a controlled burn June 14 destroyed a two-story home, according to Marble Falls…
Austin police seek information on missing woman with Marble Falls ties
The Austin Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman who…
Granite Shoals to fix issues on Prairie Creek Road after previous work
Prairie Creek Road remains a priority for the city of Granite Shoals. The City Council…
Bertram water customers need to boil water
The city of Bertram issued a boil water notice for its water customers after a…
Burnet utilities program to help residents impacted by pandemic
Burnet City Council approved a residential utility assurance grant program at its regular meeting June…