Cottonwood Shores crime prevention district adopts new programs
Three new programs, including wellness checks for the elderly and disabled, were approved by the…
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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…
Marble Falls approves 5 percent pay raise for city employees
The Marble Falls City Council voted to increase city salaries by 5 percent, beginning in…
Llano County library civil suit court hearing postponed
A hearing on motions filed in a civil lawsuit against Llano County officials that was…
BCSO investigates missing dog found dead at boarding kennel
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 2-year-old…
Recovery grants of up to $20K available for Texas tourism businesses
The application process for a piece of $180 million in grants aimed at boosting tourism…
USDA reminds producers to file crop acreage reports
Agricultural producers who have not yet completed their crop acreage reports after spring planting should…
PEC approves four resolutions in June 17 executive session
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors approved an amendment for the purchase of fuel…
LCRA cuts off Highland Lakes water to downstream agriculture
Water from the Highland Lakes will not be available for the second agricultural growing season…
Free certified medical assistant training starts July 11 in Llano
A free certified medical assistant training program in Llano will begin on July 11 thanks…
Letter to LCRA seeks Lake LBJ dredging, including sandbar
A March 22 letter that recently came to light from Stan Collier of Collier Materials…
Water and wastewater rate increases part of new Cottonwood Shores budget
Water and wastewater rates could increase as much as 13 percent with passage of the…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 4, 2022
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Burnet County wants its share of broadband internet funding
Connected Burnet County is advocating for some of the hundreds of millions of government funds…
PEC grants boost for Bertram Library, Highland Lakes Canine Rescue
A $5,000 grant from the Pedernales Electric Cooperative will benefit Bertram Library patrons taking advantage…
Baylor Scott & White online service offers emotional, spiritual support
An innovative online service lets Baylor Scott & White Health chaplains support people’s spiritual and…
Burnet police getting cellphone forensic software for quicker investigations
The Burnet Police Department is adding another arrow to its crime-fighting quiver with forensic software…
Burnet council OKs new ambulance chassis, resuscitators for fire department
The Burnet City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved the purchase of two ambulances and five…
NEW BIZ: Waggers and Swaggers in Marble Falls outfits trendy pets
A new business in Marble Falls is on a mission to transform pets into full-blown…
Granite Shoals City Council cancels June 28 meeting
The June 28 regular meeting of the Granite Shoals City Council was canceled and rescheduled…