UPDATE: CR 108 Fire in Burnet County not completely contained but almost, say officials
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — The CR 108 Fire north of Burnet isn’t at 100…
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Railroad officials to offer remedy to extensive crossing waits in Burnet County
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Representatives of Austin Western Railroad will address the Burnet County…
Bluebonnet Belle crashes taking off from Burnet airport; all 13 on board survive
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The Bluebonnet Belle, a Douglas C47 Skytrain, crashed at 9:18…
Excessive heat warning extended; triple digits continue for at least another week
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With temperatures expected to reach as high as 107 degrees…
Crews make progress in two wildfires but worry weather will worsen conditions
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Fire crews are still fighting two wildfires that have burned…
Burnet to connect two parks and YMCA along Hamilton Creek
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — City staff has acquired land north and south of…
Highland Lakes Title names longtime agent Tasha Comstock its Horseshoe Bay manager
FROM STAFF REPORTS HORSESHOE BAY — After 16 years of primarily serving the Kingsland market…
NWS issues warning as temps rise to 107; no relief in sight
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning…
Burnet High School’s Casey Burkhart earns regional Principal of the Year honor
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Burnet High School principal Casey Burkhart doesn’t do his job…
Crews battle two wildfires as combined scorched-earth tally surpasses 2,500 acres
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO COUNTY — Llano County emergency officials launched into action July 18…
Llano City Council has open spot after resignation of alderwoman
FROM STAFF REPORTS LLANO — Llano City Council has a vacancy after the resignation of…
UPDATE: Blanco County wildfire spreads across 775 acres
UPDATE: As of 4 p.m. July 18, the wildfire had expanded and scorched approximately 775…
Marble Falls High School’s new cross-country coach has track record of getting athletes to state
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls High School has a new head…
BIG 12 MEDIA DAYS: Texas Tech’s Kingsbury discusses Burnet’s Sterling Galban, sidelined due to injury
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO FRISCO — A torn ACL will sideline Texas Tech University freshman…
Burnet school district plan would lower property tax rate, raise $600,000 with voter OK
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — With the state of Texas eyeing as much as $2.7…
Llano musician dies on Texas 16 driving back from Kerrville gig
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY FREDERICKSBURG — A Hill Country musician died July 13 in a…
CORRECTION: Granite Shoals road work July 19; expect delays
EDITOR’S NOTE: In the initial article, it was stated that this project was tied to…
Granite Shoals town hall on likes, dislikes, and insights regarding deer management program
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — Residents who have questions about or insights into…
Environmental group offers ‘good neighbor’ suggestions for mining operations
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SUNRISE BEACH VILLAGE — Environmental groups and government entities have drafted…
Public hearing on proposed development code, zoning map July 12 in Marble Falls
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — City residents can learn how a proposed development code…
Marble Falls police administrator Ted Young retires after nearly 24 years with agency
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS —Prior to Deputy Chief Ted Young’s retirement, the Marble…
Rose Loe-Dix Scholarship Fund honors woman’s love of education; open to Marble Falls High School students
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Education always mattered to Peggy Rose Washington. Now, almost…
UPDATE: Llano enacts Stage 3 water restrictions July 10
UPDATE: As of July 10, the city of Llano has moved to Stage 3 water…
Granite Shoals interviews top candidates for city manager
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals City Council took its first…