PHOTO: Foot bridge first step in $4.2M project
Work is underway on a pedestrian bridge over Backbone Creek in Marble Falls’ Johnson Park….
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Burnet prioritizing smart growth, development and beautification
Beautification, downtown development, and water management are just three of seven priorities for the city…
Meadowlakes streets project begins
The city of Meadowlakes began a roadwork project Monday, June 16. Construction is starting with…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 16, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet picks site for 281 pedestrian bridge
After weeks of deliberation and community input, the Burnet City Council on June 10 selected…
BCSO on the hunt for suspected red van bandits
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office needs the public’s help in its investigation of a burglary…
Man critical after Llano dam jump; officials warn about unseen hazards
A man is reportedly in critical condition after jumping from the Llano city dam Sunday,…
Summer road work starts in Burnet
The city of Burnet begins nearly three months of road construction on Thursday, June 12,…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 9, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
A look at major Marble Falls projects
The march of progress is unmistakable in Marble Falls, and four major projects are on…
MFHS graduate dies in Texas 71 wreck
A 19-year-old Marble Falls High School graduate was killed in a head-on collision with a…
Llano County earmarks another $300K to support hospital transition
Llano Regional Hospital is in the throes of a currently costly operational change with the…
PHOTO: Marble Falls has award-winning plan
The city of Marble Falls was the recipient of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Award from…
Marble Falls ponders change in trash pickup provider over service issues
Marble Falls is considering changing its solid waste pickup provider following a series of service…
Food Box gas station planned for 1431-Mustang Drive intersection
A convenience store and gas station might be going up at the intersection of RR…
Marble Falls residents can now submit police reports online
The Marble Falls Police Department has a new way to protect and serve, and it’s…
Marble Falls chamber welcomes new president/CEO
Kim Kankel has been appointed the next president and CEO of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes…
Animal rescue driver injured, dog killed in Marble Falls collision
A staff member of Highland Lakes Canine Rescue was seriously injured and a dog was…
Burnet hiking water/sewer rates
The city of Burnet is implementing a two-step, 20-percent rate increase for water and sewer…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 2, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet police chief retiring in December
Burnet Police Chief Brian Lee is retiring in December, the city announced May 30. Lee…
Marble Falls eye surgeon appointed to Texas Medical Board
Ophthalmologist Dr. Mary “Kelly” Green of Marble Falls was appointed to the Texas Medical Board…
Burnet pedestrian bridge meeting May 29
The city of Burnet has big plans for a pedestrian bridge over U.S. 281, possibly…
Young Llano County ESD is growing up
Llano County Emergency Services District No. 5 has evolved significantly since it went live in…