One suspect in 2023 Tow double-homicide sentenced to 145 years
On March 26, a Llano County jury sentenced Jordan Eric Ostrander, 23, one of two…
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BIZ Brief: New occupant at old Doc’s location
A family-owned restaurant group, La Tequila, is expanding its footprint in the Highland Lakes area,…
Road repairs begin for final phase of Horseshoe Bay water project
After months of construction and traffic disruptions, a major Horseshoe Bay water line project is…
‘Inappropriate communication’ investigation underway in Llano school district
The Llano County Sheriff’s Office is investigating allegations of “inappropriate communication” between students and a…
Burnet to participate in flood study, contribute to state flood plan
The city of Burnet will look to further bolster its flood preparedness in the coming…
Above average rain and El Niño on the horizon
The Highland Lakes area has seen an exceptional amount of rainfall this April, and the…
Longtime Marble Falls police chief announces retirement
Marble Falls Assistant Police Chief Trisha Ratliff will be promoted to police chief, effective June…
Cottonwood Shores to host Town Hall regarding fire protection
Cottonwood Shores will soon host a town hall to update residents on their future fire…
Phillips awarded Medal of Valor posthumously to recognize flood sacrifice
The Texas Fire Chiefs Association recently awarded former Marble Falls Area Volunteer Fire Chief Michael…
MFHS fine arts facilities one step closer to renovation
Several major renovations are in store for Marble Falls High School’s fine arts facilities. The…
MFHS to host ‘last pitch’ ahead of Scearce Field closure, April 24
A “last pitch” ceremony will be held on the night of Friday, April 24, following…
Llano area elections; early voting underway, Election Day May 2
Llano area voters have big decisions to make at the polls in the coming days….
Marble Falls Mustangs announce full slate of summer sports camps
Marble Falls High School is offering a full slate of summer sports camps for students…
Investigation clears Granite Shoals officials of fund misuse allegations
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office has cleared two Granite Shoals officials of any wrongdoing following…
Marble Falls Athletics: For the week of April 20, 2026
This is the Marble Falls’ athletics schedule for the week of April 20, 2026. Games…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of April 20
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
Cottonwood Shores moves forward on road repair
Cottonwood Shores is repairing two problematic streets through a partnership with Burnet County. Work is…
MFHS theatre hosting regional send-off performance, Tuesday, April 21
The Mustangs are poised for a knockout performance in the 2026 UIL One Act Play…
Spicewood man killed in RR 1431 collision
A Spicewood man was reportedly killed in a traffic accident on the morning of Friday,…
Collier leaving Llano sand mining operation
Collier Materials Inc. is closing up shop at its sand mining facility just outside of…
Early voting on $135 million BCISD bond package begins April 20
A $135 million bond addressing key campus changes and maintenance throughout the Burnet Consolidated Independent…
Burnet County Jail logs April 10-16, 2026
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from April 10-16,…
Government Meetings: For the week of April 20, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
New heavy equipment restrictions in residential areas for Cottonwood Shores
Cottonwood Shores is moving to keep heavy construction trucks off of neighborhood streets as a…