Holiday revelers should test for COVID-19; CDC updates quarantine guidance
With holiday gatherings and traveling, the Omicron variant of the virus that causes COVID-19 is…
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TXB convenience store in Cottonwood Shores closer to construction
TXB has applied for building permits to begin construction of a Market and Fuel Center…
Inks Lake State Park seeks young ambassadors for 2022
Inks Lake State Park is on a list of 15 parks reinstating the Texas State…
What to know before the fuse glows: Check with city regarding fireworks use
Under Texas state law, fireworks season is open for the New Year’s Day celebration, but…
Granite Shoals brings stakeholders together to consider city’s path forward
In an effort to stay ahead of the coming growth, Granite Shoals city leaders invited…
City of Granite Shoals opts into national class action opioid settlement
While Granite Shoals city leaders aren’t sure yet on how they will spend the money…
Meadowlakes sewer bills to drop by $5
Meadowlakes residents will see a $5 reduction on monthly sewer bills beginning Jan. 1, 2022,…
John Ortis promoted to captain of Granite Shoals Police Department
John Ortis took the oath of office as captain of the Granite Shoals Police Department…
Llano County closes library system to review content of children’s materials
Llano County Library System patrons found themselves closed out of three library branches for three…
Burnet County GOP primary ballot order determined
The order of names on the March 1, 2022, Republican primary ballots were determined for…
New roofs coming for sheriff’s office, courthouse annex in Burnet
Both the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and the Courthouse North Annex in Burnet are in…
Members with solar homes to receive less from PEC for excess power
The buy-back rates for individual solar energy generation will be 4 cents less than what…
Burnet County animal control investigating case of abandoned puppies
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is looking for the public’s help in identifying the person…
Doak Field files for Republic nomination for Burnet County judge
Doak Field, a Burnet County native who draws on his years of leadership in sports,…
Granite Shoals ordinance remains in place to allow New Year’s Eve fireworks
After reviewing the Granite Shoals fireworks ordinance approved last summer, the City Council renewed its…
Jobless rate for Burnet and Llano counties lower than state average
Unemployment rates within the Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area’s region are continuing to drop, according…
Cottonwood Shores approves funding for water system protection efforts
Planning ahead for possible inclement weather and power outages, the Cottonwood Shores City Council approved…
LCRA board gives GM authority to create commercial dredging zones
The Lower Colorado River Authority will designate zones on the Highland Lakes chain where commercial…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 20
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Burnet and Llano counties finalize March 1 primary election lineups
With Republican and Democratic primary filing periods closed, Highland Lakes voters now know who is…
Burnet council approves contract for city comprehensive plan
The Burnet City Council on Dec. 14 authorized entering a $252,368 professional services agreement contract…
Marble Falls Fire Rescue’s Coy Guenter returns to work after cancer treatment
Marble Falls Fire Rescue Capt. Coy Guenter returned to full-time duty Tuesday, Dec. 14, after…
Burnet man arrested on California homicide charge awaiting extradition
A California sheriff’s department has charged a Burnet man with homicide and is in the…
Ex-Johnson City official pleads guilty to embezzling $1M; faces 10 years in prison
A former Johnson City official entered a guilty plea in federal court for embezzling more…