Fire claims Granite Shoals home, nobody harmed
A fire severely damaged a Granite Shoals residence on the evening of Friday, Oct. 23. …
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Old explosive prompts evacuation in Granite Shoals, no threat determined
Authorities found a World War II-era mortar round in a Granite Shoals home over the…
Last week of early voting ahead of midterm elections
Early voting is underway across the Burnet and Llano counties. The last day of early voting is Friday, Oct. 30. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Visit DailyTrib.com for more information on the local elections.
Marble Falls OKs funding for new Walkway lights
New holiday light sculptures planned for the Walkway of Lights will be paid for through…
BIZ Brief: Caffeinated Chaos serves drinks on the go
Caffeinated Chaos, a family-owned mobile beverage business, offers specialty drinks across the Highland Lakes with…
New company to pick up Burnet trash
A new waste management provider, Texas Disposal Systems, will begin service in Burnet next month….
Government Meetings: For the week of Oct. 26, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet County Jail logs Oct. 16-22
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from Oct. 16-22,…
Mustang Nation – Before the Lights Episode 8: “Battle Tested”
Tune in to Episode 8 of DailyTrib’s 2026 series, “Mustang Nation – Before the Lights,” to hear what players and coaches have to say about their win at the Battle of Burnet County and the road ahead.
New Bertram water tank build underway
Construction of a new elevated water storage tank in Bertram is rapidly progressing, with large sections of the structure being erected throughout October.
Marble Falls approves guidelines for potential City Hall partnership
Marble Falls recently approved guidelines to explore a private partnership for a permanent City Hall. Learn more at DailyTrib.com.
Spook-tacular Halloween events in the Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes communities are getting into the spirit of Halloween throughout October with festivals, pumpkin…
Groundwater district taps rock quarry permit as ‘contested matter’
Burnet County’s groundwater district has designated a permit for a proposed 715-acre rock quarry as a “contested matter,” setting the stage for further hearings and an independent review.
Cottonwood Shores plans 2027 improvements
Cottonwood Shores plans for capital improvements in 2027, including street repairs, drainage work, water upgrades, and park improvements. Get details at DailyTrib.com.
Window on the Highland Lakes: Marble Falls loves music and musicians
Gary P. Nunn spoke at a FiestaJAM event on Oct. 20 in Lakeside Park. The…
Marble Falls, Burnet marching bands advance to area contest
The Marble Falls and Burnet high school bands earned the highest ratings possible at the UIL Region Marching Contest last weekend, advancing them to the area contest at the end of the month.
Granite Shoals Airport Open House Oct. 24
Highland Lakes residents can explore private aircraft, emergency response equipment, and recent airport development during…
Burnet rezones land for retail development on Texas 29
The city of Burnet recently changed the zoning of a parcel of land along Texas 29 from residential to commercial. The shift could create several new retail spaces and jobs.
Marble Falls scraps plans for record-breaking Christmas tree
Plans for a 250-foot, world-record Christmas tree in Marble Falls will not move forward this year. Find out more at DailyTrib.com.
Early voting begins in the Highland Lakes
Early voting runs Oct. 19-30 and Election Day is Nov. 3. Visit DailyTrib.com for local election guides.
Friday night football: Week 9 match-ups
Highland Lakes football teams return to the field for Week 9, with Marble Falls traveling…
Battle of Burnet County ends in Mustangs’ first victory in years
After four straight years of losses in one of the oldest high school football rivalries in Texas, the Marble Falls Mustangs secured a long-awaited victory at the Battle of Burnet County on Friday.
Burnet High School athletics preview for the week of Oct. 19, 2026
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
BREAKING: Propane truck accident causes shutdown on U.S. 281 north of Marble Falls
A motor vehicle accident involving a propane truck shutdown traffic on U.S. 281 north of…