Burnet tire fire contained, but still live
Dozens of firefighters, first responders, and public servants from agencies across the Highland Lakes and…
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$100K grant up for grabs from LCRA
A local nonprofit can snag $100,000 from the Lower Colorado River Authority during its current…
Layne’s Chicken Fingers taking form
Layne’s Chicken Fingers, the new tenant at 2711 U.S. 281 North in Marble Falls, across…
Marble Falls in talks over 463-acre resort with possible lagoon
The city of Marble Falls is negotiating with a developer on plans for a 463-acre…
What do you want to see in Quarry Park?
Granite Shoals residents have until July 18 to voice their opinions on how best to…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 30, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
What is next for the Hoover Valley Road rock crusher?
Asphalt Inc., also known as Lone Star Paving, has the greenlight from two state agencies…
Marble Falls seeks ‘relief route’ study
Marble Falls has a traffic problem, and the city is asking for “relief.” The City…
Outlook on summer lake levels
With summer here and little precipitation in the Central Texas forecast, Highland Lakes reservoirs most…
Burnet County considers careful next steps in response to transmission line
Jan and Austin Rose’s northeast Burnet County ranch has been in their family for 140…
Conservation License Plate Program marks 25 years with revamped lizard design
Help the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department pick a new horned lizard design to mark…
Marble Falls meth dealer gets 70 years
A 58-year-old Marble Falls drug dealer was sentenced to 70 years in prison after being…
How to spot, avoid, and remove ticks in Texas
With summer here and Texans spending more time outdoors, the risk of tick bites—and the…
UPDATE: JC child abduction suspect ID’d; police seek tips on whereabouts
UPDATE, JUNE 24, 2025: The Johnson City Police Department has identified a woman suspected in…
Road work will hamper HEB traffic
A busy Marble Falls side street undergoing repairs and upgrades could cause some headaches for…
Backbone Creek bridge opens new footpath between Marble Falls parks
In a few weeks, a pedestrian bridge spanning Backbone Creek between Johnson and Lakeside parks…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 23, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Summer starts with tips on safe swimming, boating
Summer 2025 officially begins in the northern hemisphere at 9:42 p.m. Central Daylight Time on…
LCRA approves permit for Burnet quarry
The Lower Colorado River Authority on June 18 approved a quarry/mine permit for Asphalt Inc.,…
Wanna buy a castle?
Falkenstein Castle at 7400 Park Road 4 South in Burnet County is for sale. Kale…
Granite Shoals arrest ends in federal money laundering conviction
A 20-year-old Indian national who was arrested in Granite Shoals in 2024 in an FBI-led…
Juneteenth holiday closings in Burnet, Llano counties
Banks, post offices, and some government offices across the Highland Lakes will be closed on…
Bertram’s Price wins PEC board seat
Alice Price of Bertram won the District 5 seat on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board…
LCRA awards $1.1M in grants, several for local projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority recently awarded more than $1.1 million in community grants to…