7-Eleven coming to Marble Falls
7-Eleven has filed a development plan with the city of Marble Falls to build a…
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Burnet adopts lower property tax rate, enjoys sales tax revenue increase
During its regular meeting Sept. 8, the Burnet City Council adopted a property tax rate…
Granite Shoals adopts budget, tax rate
The Granite Shoals City Council adopted a 2020-21 fiscal year budget and a slightly lower…
Thomas’ Mustang Lube in Kingsland expanding
Thomas Dyer purchased Thomas’ Mustang Lube in January of this year, and the shop’s already…
Nursing home-rehab center coming to Horseshoe Bay
A new nursing home and rehab facility being built in Horseshoe Bay is expected to…
Bertram father, son killed in hit-and-run
UPDATE: The Leander Police Department identified the victims of the early morning fatal collision as…
Babies are back at Baylor Scott & White-Marble Falls
As of Tuesday, Sept. 8, Baylor Scott & White is again scheduling labor and delivery…
Russo’s restaurant closes after 29 years
After 29 years at Russo’s restaurant and 49 years in the food service business, John…
ON THE AGENDA: Burnet and Granite Shoals city councils
Local governments convene weekly to discuss and take action on items of interest. Here is…
Granite Shoals recall effort pushed to May 2021 election
A proposed recall election for Granite Shoals Mayor Carl Brugger and Councilor Bruce Jones will…
Save the World Brewing Company safe and tip jar stolen in break-in
Someone burglarized Save the World Brewing Company during the night on Sept. 3 and made…
EDC grant will help make downtown Marble Falls more festive
The city of Marble Falls is bringing holiday cheer to its downtown this season thanks…
ESD No. 3 increases fire services payment to Granite Shoals
Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 3 voted Sept. 3 to increase its annual payment…
Marble Falls signs agreement for 1,966-home Thunder Rock development
Another large-scale development, Thunder Rock, might be underway near Texas 71 and U.S. 281 in…
Marble Falls receives $2.5M grant for flood-resistant wastewater plant
The city of Marble Falls received a $2.5 million grant for the construction of a…
Horseshoe Bay residents thank volunteer firefighters with new fund
Horseshoe Bay residents have established a fund to support volunteer fire departments that helped battle…
Burnet interim police chief in place as city looks at applicants
With upward of 80 applicants for Burnet’s chief of police, no deadline set, and the…
Granite Shoals budgets for additional part-time firefighters
The city of Granite Shoals has budgeted an extra $144,022 this year to hire six…
Mountain bike park rides in to aid struggling Burnet restaurants
Burnet restaurants derailed by COVID-19 could find a new gear thanks to a Highland Lakes…
Granite Shoals City Hall reopens
Granite Shoals City Hall reopened its doors to the public on Monday, Aug. 31. The…
Granite Shoals to allow backyard chickens and beehives
After some give and take, the Granite Shoals City Council gave the thumbs-up to backyard…
Granite Shoals police chief asks city for more officers and vehicles
Granite Shoals Police Chief Gary Boshears is asking the city for more patrol officers and…
COVID-19 puts financial strain on EMS
An unexpected consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic is a drop in emergency medical services calls,…
UPDATE: Bertram boil water notice rescinded
UPDATE: The city of Bertram rescinded its boil water notice on Aug. 25. City of…