Llano County joins transmission line opposition
Llano County has joined the rising wave of opposition to the Bell County East-Big Hill…
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Veterans Day closures and 250th birthday of the USMC
In honor of Veterans Day on Tuesday, Nov. 11, government offices, post offices, and banks…
Big contested races expected for 2026 primaries in Highland Lakes
Party filings for the 2026 primaries opened on Saturday, Nov. 8, beginning the official races…
Burnet County Jail Logs from Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2025
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from Oct. 31-Nov….
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 10, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet gets a new lawman
After months of searching, Burnet has hired a new police chief. The city announced on…
Marble Falls rolls out ‘project portal’
There is a lot of development happening in Marble Falls and the city recently released…
Picayune-KBEY Food Drive collects thousands of dollars and pounds of food for local charities
The 14th annual Picayune-KBEY Food Drive on Nov. 5 brought in $8,700 in monetary donations…
47 dogs seized in Llano animal hoarding case
The Llano Police Department seized 47 dogs from an “inexcusable” animal hoarding case on Oct….
Game off?: Marble Falls considers game room ban
Marble Falls officials are considering a ban or partial ban on “game rooms” and “gaming…
Marble Falls to celebrate Texas Arbor Day
Marble Falls will celebrate Texas Arbor Day at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in Johnson…
ELECTION RESULTS: State props pass, ESDs form, Sunrise Beach rejects gov. change
Voters in Burnet and Llano counties made big decisions on the state and local levels…
Granite Shoals kicks off Christmas toy drive and BBQ fundraiser
Granite Shoals’ annual Operation Fill the Boat toy drive is underway and runs through Nov….
Llano to host second-annual Wings, Wheels & Wine Airshow
The Wings, Wheels & Wine Airshow roars into Llano 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov….
Oncor and LCRA update transmission line timeline
A critical filing for a controversial state transmission line project has been delayed by an…
Horseshoe Bay Resort to host golf reality series ‘Big Break’
The Golf Channel reality series Big Break will make its long-awaited return in August 2026,…
2025 Picayune-KBEY Food Drive, Wednesday, Nov. 5
The 2025 Picayune-KBEY Food Drive runs 6 a.m.- 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Now…
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 4. Voters in Burnet and Llano counties have big decisions…
Kingsland food pantry finds a new home
After more than a month of uncertainty, Sharing the Harvest food pantry in Kingsland has…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 3, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Kingsland ‘town square’ development on track
Construction of Kingsland Commons is set to begin within “weeks,” according to the project’s developer….
Groundwater district addresses concerns over Hoover Valley Road quarry
Public concern for a proposed massive rock-crushing facility in Burnet County is growing, especially regarding…
Microsoft employees pick Bertram dog rescue for month of giving
Austin-based Microsoft staff partnered with Bertram-based Living Grace Canine Ranch for the company’s employee giving…
Local governments list resources before SNAP freeze
Like the rest of the United States, the Highland Lakes area is bracing for the…