Llano County library lawsuit schedule stretches over a year
Court procedures could take up to or more than a year in the case of…
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NEW BIZ: River Place RV Park for 55-plus opens in Kingsland
If you’re 55 and older, own an RV, and are looking for a place to…
Zebra roaming Spicewood captured after a week on the lam
A yearling zebra that escaped from a Burnet County ranch on July 11 was captured…
Semi, pickup collide at intersection of Texas 71 and US 281
A collision between an 18-wheeler and a small pickup truck took place at approximately 8:45 a.m….
Preliminary Granite Shoals budget predicts increases in city revenue, salaries
Staffing issues, taxes, and property values highlighted the Granite Shoals City Council’s preliminary budget during…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 18, 2022
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meeting are in person, virtual,…
Healthcare job expo July 20
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area is hosting a healthcare job expo from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday,…
Burnet chamber needs donations for new teacher swag bags
The Burnet Chamber of Commerce wants to welcome the 100 or so new staff and…
Granite Shoals delays hiring process for new city manager
The Granite Shoals City Council once again delayed a decision on the process for hiring…
Sale of small piece of Granite Shoals parkland remains in limbo
The Granite Shoals City Council continued to deliberate on the sale of a small portion…
Burnet council equips police for active shooter situations
The Burnet City Council unanimously agreed to spend $25,000 on equipment designed to counteract active…
Spicewood pet resort owner fires two employees after dog’s death
Cary Morgan, the owner of the Spicewood boarding kennel where a 2-year-old golden retriever’s body…
Spicewood Crushed Stone inches closer to quarry in Double Horn
After nearly four years of quarreling with residents, Spicewood Crushed Stone LLC is once again…
Construction increases, building permits decrease in Burnet County
Construction in Burnet County is up by 15 percent, according to a report given to…
Zebra on the loose in Spicewood
Law enforcement officials are urging the public to keep their distance from a zebra on…
New emergency services district for Sunrise Beach area on Nov. 8 ballot
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved a motion to put the creation of Emergency Services…
ERCOT requests electricity conservation
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is asking Texans to voluntarily conserve energy from 2-8…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 11, 2022
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Cottonwood Shores crime prevention district adopts new programs
Three new programs, including wellness checks for the elderly and disabled, were approved by the…
Long-awaited patrol vehicles arrive at Granite Shoals Police Department
Four new vehicles were picked up by the Granite Shoals Police Department on July 5…
Marble Falls EDC approves Backbone Creek pedestrian bridge connecting parks
A new pedestrian bridge connecting Johnson and Lakeside parks was unanimously approved by members of…
State job training grants to help workers in Burnet, Llano, and Blanco counties
Programs in Burnet, Llano, and Blanco counties will receive a share of more than $5.9…
COVID numbers rising; severe cases and hospitalizations remain low
COVID-19 cases in the Highland Lakes are on the rise this summer after falling in…
Mom rescues kids and pets from Meadowlakes house fire
Kacey Tate had to get four children, three dogs, two cats, and a bearded dragon…