Burnet, Llano counties adjust to governor’s new election rule
Poll watchers will be allowed at designated in-person drop-off locations for mail-in ballots, announced Gov….
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Public to speak at Oct.1 town hall on quarry industry
After two days of presentations, public comment will be front and center Thursday, Oct. 1,…
Phoenix Center breaks ground
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Phoenix Center’s 7,380-square-foot mental health counseling center drew a crowd of…
Officials: Stop spread of zebra mussels
As the summer boating season winds down, officials are asking people to take precautions when…
Bertram seeks downtown improvement grant
Bertram is in the running for Texas Community Development Block Grant Program money to improve…
ON THE AGENDA: Llano County Commissioners Court, Burnet City Council
Discussion of the emergency medical services contract and the Indigent Health Care Program Services for…
Federal judge extends census deadline to Oct. 31
A federal judge’s ruling has extended the U.S. Census count, which was due to end…
Town halls to address rock-crushing and sand-mining operations
Blasting, industrial noise, and clouds of sand are all issues people cite regarding rock crushers,…
Census responses: Burnet County ahead, Llano County behind
The U.S. Census deadline has been extended, so you now have more time to respond….
Granite Shoals group turning in recall election petitions with eyes on May
A May recall election for Granite Shoals Mayor Carl Brugger and Place 2 Councilor Bruce…
Poll workers volunteering in good numbers despite COVID-19 fears
COVID-19 isn’t scaring away election poll workers in Burnet County, thanks in part to the…
Burnet trash and recycling rates going up
City of Burnet trash and recycling customers will notice a bump in their bills starting…
Enjoy Dixieland jazz at The Ragtime Oriole in Marble Falls
Listen to Dixieland jazz by local musicians every Tuesday and Saturday from noon to 2…
REP. WILSON: Let me know your concerns about rock-crushing operations
Every even-numbered year, the Texas Legislature assembles study committees to examine issues brought up in…
Congressional candidate Julie Oliver talks health care, immigration, racism
Julie Oliver, the Democratic candidate for Texas’ 25th Congressional District seat, attended the Burnet County…
Lakeside Park holiday ice rink will be the real deal this year
This year’s holiday skating rink in Marble Falls will be made of ice. Timed to…
UPDATE: State exempts Llano County from mask order
The statewide face covering requirement was lifted for Llano County as of Wednesday, Sept. 23….
ON THE AGENDA: Granite Shoals and Burnet city councils
The Granite Shoals and Burnet city councils hold their meetings at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept….
Authority in critical stage of getting designation for Llano hospital
The Llano County Hospital Authority faces a tight deadline in getting Llano County Memorial Hospital…
ON THE AGENDA: School boards and Burnet City Council
School boards for the Marble Falls and Burnet school districts will each meet Monday, Sept….
4 killed in plane crash after leaving Horseshoe Bay Airport
A single-engine plane flying from Horseshoe Bay to Natchitoches, Louisiana, on Sunday, Sept. 20, crashed…
Boat sales surge during pandemic
Boat sales in the Highland Lakes are on the upswing, as vacationers turn to the…
Meadowlakes residents could see $216 yearly utility fees increase
Meadowlakes residents will see a hike in their water, sewer, and garbage rates in the…
Double Horn budget includes possible city office
The city of Double Horn adopted a $67,307.61 budget, which includes $9,600 toward an in-city…