Burnet launches commercial utility assistance program
The Burnet City Council approved a commercial utility assistance program at a special meeting Tuesday,…
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Spicewood fire and EMS move under ESD; will have some paid staff
As of May 27, the Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department-EMS is now Spicewood Fire and Rescue…
New Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet opens
Baylor Scott & White Health opened its newest facility, Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet, on…
LCRA awards grant to Sunrise Beach VFD for rainwater collection system
The Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department received a Lower Colorado River Authority community grant for…
Retired surgeon newest member of Granite Shoals City Council
Had the COVID-19 pandemic not occurred, Steve Hougen would have taken the Granite Shoals City…
Signs of life in downtown Marble Falls
In downtown Marble Falls over Memorial Day weekend, looking past the face masks, ever-present bottles…
Driver’s license offices reopen with limited services; appointments required
Texas Department of Public Safety driver’s license offices in Marble Falls and Llano will reopen…
Granite Shoals councilor resigns; reopening offices on agenda
Two days after the Granite Shoals City Council appointed Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards to fill the…
East Lake Buchanan VFD receives $25,000 grant to equip rescue boat
The East Lake Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $25,000 grant from the Lower…
Lakeside Park reopens
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and amid reopenings across the state, Marble Falls’…
Marble Falls experiments with zebra mussel repellents
It might be impossible to get rid of them, but it is possible to fight…
Granite Shoals fills vacant seat
Three times was the charm for Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards in landing the Place 5 seat…
Granite Shoals OKs purchase of four lots for new water tower
Granite Shoals City Council found a spot for its new water tank, approving spending $27,500…
Burnet council members sworn in
The Burnet City Council swore in three members at its May 12 regular meeting: incumbents…
Marble Falls receives $2.3M grant to address erosion from 2018 flood
The city of Marble Falls announced May 12 that it was awarded a $2.3 million…
GSPD officer cleaning up the town
When police in the movies say, “We’re going to clean up this town,” it’s only…
Pools to remain closed in near future
Despite Gov. Greg Abbott allowing public pools to reopen starting May 8, many Highland Lakes…
Granite Shoals residents unable to pay water bills should call city sooner rather than later
Non-payments of water bills doubled in April in Granite Shoals, and Assistant City Manager Peggy…
Marble Falls City Council, EDC in person as Texas reopens
Members of the Marble Falls City Council and Economic Development Corporation met in person for…
2020 MayFest canceled; Slide Marble Falls tentatively rescheduled
The Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce has confirmed the cancellation of the 2020 MayFest…
AquaBoom will have July 4 fireworks; other activities still up in the air
When word spread that Kingsland’s AquaBoom might not be able to put on its annual…
Body of swimmer recovered at Muleshoe Bend
The Travis County Sheriff’s Office identified a man who died while swimming at Muleshoe Bend…
Marble Falls City Council meeting in person May 5 at Lakeside Pavilion
Marble Falls City Council meets in person on May 5, the first time since state’s…
Burnet, Marble Falls housing authorities receive federal funds
Two Highland Lakes housing authorities are receiving funds thanks to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…