Hired muscle can scrape, but not eradicate, invasive zebra mussels
Zebra mussel infestations in the Highland Lakes beget more than invasive clusters clogging water intake…
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Shoplifting suspect reportedly fires on Llano officer, steals vehicles before arrest
A shoplifting suspect at a Fredericksburg Walmart was captured just outside of the Llano city…
Couple arrested for stealing Burnet County infants’ IDs accused of espionage
The identities of two Burnet County infants who died in 1967 and 1968 were stolen…
Dog killings worry Bertram residents
At least three dogs have been shot, killed, and dumped within a mile of each…
Game room operators, local governments watch court case on 8-liner legality
Whether or not game rooms are legal operations may well end up before voters in…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Aug. 1
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
2022 Burnet County budget, tax rate based on $17.6 billion in property values
The market value of Burnet County property is $17.6 billion, according to the certified 2022…
Texas Zephyr C-47 to arrive in Burnet in September after delays
Finishing touches are being made to the Texas Zephyr before it arrives at its new…
As Meadowlakes demographics shift, city looks at child-friendly renovations
Meadowlakes Mayor Mark Bentley recently announced plans to possibly renovate popular amenities such as the…
Granite Shoals parkland issue moves forward with lease agreement
The Granite Shoals City Council voted to lease rather than sell a sliver of parkland…
New pipeline to bring natural gas to Marble Falls homes and businesses
Marble Falls homes and businesses soon will have direct access to natural gas courtesy of…
Horseshoe Bay Resort donates land for new City Hall; voters will have say
Horseshoe Bay Resort recently donated land for a new Horseshoe Bay City Hall. The 3.5-acre…
Burnet County joins request for new LCRA water management plan
Burnet County commissioners approved a resolution requesting the Lower Colorado River Authority update its water…
Llano funeral home has new owner
Harrell Funeral Homes purchased Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Llano on July 17…
Llano County closes libraries on Saturdays, considers trade for JLK center
Beginning Aug. 6, libraries in Llano and Kingsland no longer will be open on Saturdays….
Electric grid on edge, recession underway, says PEC chief financial officer
The economy is in a recession and electric grid conditions in Texas are tight and…
Marble Falls soapbox derby tentatively set for February
The second Downtown Soapbox Derby in Marble Falls appears to be gearing up for a…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 25
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Apply by August deadlines to run for Groundwater Conservation District board
Burnet County residents wanting to serve on the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board of…
Marble Falls Putters & Gutters grand opening is July 26
A grand opening for Putters & Gutters in Marble Falls is from 4-6 p.m. Tuesday,…
Connected Burnet County pitches broadband pilot project for Spicewood
Connected Burnet County officials pitched a pilot project to bring high-speed internet to Spicewood by…
Marble Falls inclusive playground could be built next to Colt Elementary
A proposed inclusive playground in Marble Falls got a big push after school district leaders…
Final design phase OK’d for Marble Falls wastewater treatment plant
The Marble Falls City Council approved the final design phase for a new wastewater treatment…
Kingsland Slab victim of drought
The Kingsland Slab, a low-water crossing and popular swimming spot on Llano County Road 307…