Marble Falls EDC extends agreement with convention center developer
Plans for a Marble Falls hotel/conference center are moving along. The Marble Falls Economic Development…
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Snapchat video leads Granite Shoals police to murder suspect in Marble Falls
A Snapchat video led Granite Shoals police to a murder suspect after a fatal stabbing…
As COVID-19 cases rise, Granite Shoals City Hall remains closed
Granite Shoals City Hall will not reopen to the public June 8 as hoped due…
Texas enters next reopening phase; new rules for businesses, outdoor events
On June 3, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Phase III of his plan to reopen Texas…
Burnet launches commercial utility assistance program
The Burnet City Council approved a commercial utility assistance program at a special meeting Tuesday,…
Spicewood fire and EMS move under ESD; will have some paid staff
As of May 27, the Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department-EMS is now Spicewood Fire and Rescue…
New Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet opens
Baylor Scott & White Health opened its newest facility, Baylor Scott & White Clinic-Burnet, on…
Blanco County resident tests positive for coronavirus after death
Blanco County Emergency Management announced May 30 that a county resident who passed away a…
Investigators look into ‘unusual uptick’ of structure fires in Burnet County
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help regarding a number of…
Bernie Sachs pivots from garage to gallery on Marble Falls Main Street
Bernie Sachs has always put an artistic flair on his work. Since his wife bought…
LCRA awards grant to Sunrise Beach VFD for rainwater collection system
The Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department received a Lower Colorado River Authority community grant for…
Retired surgeon newest member of Granite Shoals City Council
Had the COVID-19 pandemic not occurred, Steve Hougen would have taken the Granite Shoals City…
First COVID-19-related death reported in Burnet County at nursing home
A 57-year-old woman died May 26 and is Burnet County’s first reported COVID-19-related death. According…
Some 2020 Census field operations resume
The U.S. Census Bureau announced May 22 that the Williamson County Area Census Office, which…
Governor adds adult sports leagues, water parks to reopen list
Adult sports leagues can “play ball!” after Gov. Greg Abbott added them to the list…
Signs of life in downtown Marble Falls
In downtown Marble Falls over Memorial Day weekend, looking past the face masks, ever-present bottles…
Driver’s license offices reopen with limited services; appointments required
Texas Department of Public Safety driver’s license offices in Marble Falls and Llano will reopen…
Loss of a Hill Country health care hero
In the middle of National Healthcare Appreciation Week, which was May 10-16, the Marble Falls…
Granite Shoals councilor resigns; reopening offices on agenda
Two days after the Granite Shoals City Council appointed Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards to fill the…
Highland Lakes tasting rooms reopen with gratitude for customers’ grace
Fiesta Winery tasting room manager Patrice Streit said the sound was “wonderful.” “The doorbell rang,…
East Lake Buchanan VFD receives $25,000 grant to equip rescue boat
The East Lake Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department recently received a $25,000 grant from the Lower…
Marble Falls introduces Open Air Market
People looking to get out of the house can head to the new Open Air…
Boating season is here; be careful
Boaters planning to hit the Highland Lakes over Memorial Day weekend won’t be alone. “Texas…
Lakeside Park reopens
Just in time for Memorial Day weekend and amid reopenings across the state, Marble Falls’…