John Hoover always ‘first to step up’; Burnet businessman died Dec. 20
John Winston Hoover, a man known for his wit, businesses sense, and generosity, left a…
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Llano County Hospital Authority on track for Critical Access designation
Llano County Hospital Authority is on track to receive a Critical Access Hospital designation, a…
Ordinance gives Granite Shoals ‘teeth’ in creek cleanup on private property
The city of Granite now has more “teeth” in getting residents to clean up creekbeds…
Task force investigating suspicious fires in and near Burnet County
A task force of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies is investigating a string…
Granite Shoals updates recall election procedures after recent attempt
The city of Granite Shoals implemented procedural steps to ensure transparency if residents want to…
LCRA approves land sale for Marble Falls wastewater treatment plant
The Lower Colorado River Authority approved the sale of a 49-acre parcel of land to…
Granite Shoals Police Department names Officer of the Year
The Granite Shoals Police Department honored Officer Chad Taliaferro as its 2020 Officer of the…
Granite Shoals employees could get more pay with more education
City of Granite Shoals employees could qualify for extra pay if they obtain additional education…
Marble Falls holiday ice skating rink attracts 2,200 visitors and counting
Nestled among the Walkway of Lights displays at Lakeside Park is Marble Falls’ newest Christmas…
Marble Falls surpasses $10M in sales tax allocations; other cities see increase
December marks the sixth consecutive month of record-breaking sales tax allocations and the first time…
ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for week of Dec. 14
The week of Dec. 14 is a busy one as local municipalities and school districts…
Fire destroys Burnet County church
The Texas State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating a blaze that destroyed a historic church…
UPDATE: Body of boater found
UPDATE: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens located the body of a missing boater…
Burnet police looking for feed store burglars
The Burnet Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying those involved in…
Horseshoe Bay COVID-19 testing begins; city looks at growing needs
The city of Horseshoe Bay’s first day of free rapid COVID-19 tests on Dec. 4…
Marble Falls awarded about $900K for Backbone Creek bridge project
The Texas Water Development Board recently approved $895,208 in matching funds for the construction of…
Cottonwood Shores to rehab parks, add pickleball and volleyball courts
With a limited parks and recreation budget, the city of Cottonwood Shores still wants to…
ON THE AGENDA: Government meetings for week of Dec. 7
Burnet County commissioners and the Horseshoe Bay and Double Horn city councils meet the week…
Meadowlakes mayor creates task force to reform recreation budget
Newly elected Meadowlakes Mayor Mark Bentley announced Dec. 2 in “The Mayor’s Corner” column of…
Construction begins on Putters & Gutters in Marble Falls
Lampasas’ Putters & Gutters Fun Center has begun construction on its second location in Marble…
Cottonwood Shores to raise water rates for users outside city limits
Twenty-two homes and businesses outside of Cottonwood Shores that use the city’s water and wastewater…
Longest-serving Granite Shoals employee retiring after 32-plus years
What was supposed to be a three-day part-time gig turned into an almost 33-year career…
Marble Falls signs agreement for 661-acre Roper Ranch development
The Marble Falls City Council signed a development agreement Tuesday, Dec. 1, with Roper Ranch…
Marble Falls water and wastewater rates go up starting in 2021
The Marble Falls City Council approved a five-year, master fee schedule during its Tuesday, Dec….