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…
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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’…
Marble Falls experiments with zebra mussel repellents
It might be impossible to get rid of them, but it is possible to fight…
Rep. Williams hosting tele-town hall
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams will hold a teleconference town hall May 21 to give an…
Granite Shoals fills vacant seat
Three times was the charm for Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards in landing the Place 5 seat…
Child care facilities open to all but still restricted
Child care facilities are officially open to children of all workers, not just those deemed…
Bars, sports, child care and more get reopen dates
Bars, rodeos, sports, and youth activities will be back in action soon as Gov. Greg…
Phoenix Center summer programs online and free
Even though the coronavirus pandemic has pushed Phoenix Center of Marble Falls services online, the…
Nursing homes to be disinfected, residents and staff tested
Gov. Greg Abbott made two major announcements this week, both targeting the coronavirus spread in…
Gym owners working out the details before reopening May 18
While gyms and fitness centers have been shut down for the past several weeks, facility…
Granite Shoals OKs purchase of four lots for new water tower
Granite Shoals City Council found a spot for its new water tank, approving spending $27,500…
PO box holders should fill out Census forms online or by phone
Post office box holders will need to fill out their 2020 Census forms online or…
Burnet council members sworn in
The Burnet City Council swore in three members at its May 12 regular meeting: incumbents…
Bealls’ parent company files for bankruptcy
While Bealls locations in Burnet and Marble Falls are slated to reopen Friday, May 15,…