Burnet extends utility assistance programs for residents, businesses
In response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, the Burnet City Council has extended its commercial…
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Granite Shoals council members fail to rescind city manager’s raise
One week after the Granite Shoals City Council approved a $37,000 pay raise and four…
Virtual town hall on small businesses is Aug. 13
Small-business owners have a lot of questions and fears during these times. A virtual town…
Burnet County officials working toward smooth and safe election
Burnet County officials are working to ensure the Nov. 3 general election and early voting…
‘Cool projects’ for Marble Falls parks
An extended hike-and-bike trail, facility improvements, and more could be on the horizon for Marble…
COVID-19 doesn’t stop census count; Burnet County response at 56 percent
About 2½ months behind schedule because of COVID-19, the door-to-door portion of the U.S. Census…
Drop in new Llano County COVID cases
While COVID-19 cases across the United States crossed the 5-million mark on Aug. 9, Llano…
Texas loosens restrictions on care facility visits
Several months after the state ended inside visits to assisted-living facilities and nursing homes due…
Save Our Stages Act seeks to aid floundering music venues in pandemic
Norman Lucas believes the Save Our Stages Act would be a lifeline for live music…
Scam targets Horseshoe Bay residents
Several Horseshoe Bay residents have reported receiving phone calls from someone soliciting funds on behalf…
Granite Shoals city manager gets $37,000 raise
City Manager Jeff Looney’s new salary of $162,000 puts him in line with what other…
State prepares for flu season as COVID-19 pandemic continues
As Texas tries to rein in COVID-19, state leaders are preparing for another virus. Gov….
Capital improvement plan includes utilities, streets, and parks
A new fiscal year is just around the corner for many municipalities, and for Marble…
Tips to getting used to wearing face coverings
At first, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization were…
Baylor Scott & White will keep labor and delivery in Marble Falls
Baylor Scott & White Health announced July 31 it has reversed its decision to curtail…
Fire crews save Cottonwood Shores area home
An air-conditioning unit might have caused a structure fire July 28 in the Cottonwood Shores…
Back-to-school sales tax holiday Aug. 7-9
As schools gear up for the first day of class, families are getting ready with…
Jessamyn Putnam now accredited funeral celebrant
Putnam Funeral Home and Crematory’s Jessamyn Putnam, also of Cremation Advocates by Putnam, recently earned…
Governor extends early voting period
Gov. Greg Abbott is giving Texans several more days of early voting in the Nov….
Man dies in Llano River near Slab
A 24-year-old man died Sunday, July 26, in the Llano River while swimming, according to…
Burnet County Democrats holding voter registration drives on Saturdays
The Burnet County Democratic Club will host a voter registration drive outside of the Uptown…
Highland Haven sending internet purchase sales tax to voters
Highland Haven voters will see a measure to implement a sales tax on the Nov….
Granite Shoals finds extra money for multipurpose sports complex
The city of Granite Shoals is closer to completing its multipurpose sports complex with the…
Free COVID-19 testing in Llano
As confirmed COVID-19 cases continue to climb in the Highland Lakes, including a sixth death…