Highland Lakes Crisis Network sees increase in requests for help
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network has had a spike in requests for assistance because of COVID-19 and…
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Highland Lakes cities change office hours and operations
City business goes on across the Highland Lakes, but how residents interact with their municipality…
Governor Abbott postpones primary runoff elections
The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections scheduled for May 26 have been postponed until…
Burnet County has first confirmed COVID-19 case
Burnet County officials announced the county’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. Burnet County Judge James…
Burnet County libraries offering curbside and online services
The Burnet County library system has closed all of its locations due to the coronavirus…
UPDATE: Tax payments and filing extended to July 15
UPDATE: The federal government has extended the deadline for both tax filing and payments to…
Churches adapt amid COVID-19
Highland Lakes churches are adapting as quickly as they can as new developments emerge relating…
Abbott says local governments can postpone May elections
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is encouraging local governments and entities to postpone their May 2…
Walmart announces shopping hours for ages 60 and older
Walmart is the latest store to set aside shopping hours specifically for older patrons due…
Texas state parks close facilities; Pedernales Falls closes completely
As of Thursday, March 19, Texas state parks will be limiting park programming and closing…
Blue Bonnet Cafe switches to takeout and curbside service only
It was a telling sign of how much COVID-19 concerns have affected the Highland Lakes….
COVID-19 cancellations, closings, and changes: Lawn and Garden Show, LCRA parks, and more
Many Highland Lakes businesses, organizations, and entities are reassessing hours, services, or events due to…
Changes for Burnet County political party conventions
The Burnet County Republican and Democratic parties are adjusting their county conventions in lieu of…
Burnet Police Department appoints new K9 officer
Burnet Police Department’s canine officer, Kuso, has a new partner. On March 16, the department…
Marble Falls hospital has drive-through COVID-19 testing, but protocols in place
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Marble Falls has drive-through testing for COVID-19, but before people…
Burnet, Marble Falls school districts suspending classes beyond Spring Break
UPDATE MARCH 19, 2020: Per Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, Marble Falls ISD has suspended…
Granite Shoals issues disaster declaration, prohibits gatherings of more than 10 people
The city of Granite Shoals is prohibiting gatherings of more than 10 people and has…
Burnet Bluebonnet Festival canceled due to COVID-19
The Burnet Chamber of Commerce announced the cancellation of the 2020 Bluebonnet Festival due to…
COVID-19: Highland Lakes cities change how they do business
Highland Lakes cities are making changes to day-to-day business as officials try to slow the…
Health authorities in Burnet, Llano counties release recommendations
As concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic grow and more information becomes available about the novel…
GraniteFest canceled due to recommendations on gatherings
The city of Granite Shoals has canceled GraniteFest due to COVID-19 concerns and the Centers…
Dollar General adjusts hours with focus on senior shoppers
One of the most ubiquitous and popular chain of stores is making it easier for…
Marble Falls library closes until further notice; late fees waived
The Marble Falls Public Library is closing effective Monday, March 16, until further notice, according…
Difference between COVID-19 and cold, flu, or allergies
A cough and fever could be signs of the common cold or an indication that…