Burnet County seeks legal counsel for transmission line project
The Burnet County Commissioners Court hopes to meet with legal counsel July 22 to determine…
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3 livestock skin concerns to watch for in summer
Most livestock species have thicker skin than humans, but it’s still vulnerable to harsh summer…
Burnet County seeks federal aid, disaster declaration; residents should take action
Burnet County is seeking federal assistance in the aftermath of the Fourth of July flood,…
Names of flood victims released; focus now on finding VFD chief
The names of four of the five confirmed victims of the Fourth of July flood…
AgriLife offers private water well screening in flooded counties July 9-10
In the wake of major flooding in Burnet, Lampasas, Llano and San Saba counties, the Texas…
Marble Falls VFD chief still missing; county OKs disaster response measures
As of Tuesday, July 8, Marble Falls Volunteer Fire Chief Michael Phillips is the only…
Flood causes rapid rise of Buchanan and Travis reservoirs
The Fourth of July weekend flood dumped billions of gallons of water into the Highland…
Phoenix Center Q&A on supporting kids after natural disaster
The Phoenix Center is offering an online question-and-answer session with resources July 10 on how…
CRC covering motel costs for flood victims
In response to the devastating Fourth of July flood, the Community Resource Centers of Texas…
Fundraisers for flood victims
Several fundraisers and events are being organized to assist victims of the Fourth of July…
Flood relief for pets
The Hill Country Humane Society has free resources available for pets in need following the…
Storm debris collections
Some Highland Lakes cities are currently accepting storm debris from residents. For more information, call…
Five confirmed deaths in Burnet County
Five people are confirmed dead and two people are still missing after flash flooding over…
July 4 flood leaves destruction in its wake
Floodwaters have destroyed bridges, businesses, homes, and lives across the Highland Lakes since the Llano…
Food, cleaning supplies available at Ark Warehouse in Marble Falls
Free meals are being served at 8 a.m., noon, and 5 p.m. to first responders,…
Volunteers begin flood cleanup
They came prepared with rubber boots, gloves, N-95 masks, and other supplies necessary to muck…
LCRA: Stay off lakes for now
UPDATE: The LCRA plans to open floodgates at Wirtz Dam and Starcke Dam shortly after…
FLOOD UPDATES: Marble Falls VFD chief among the missing
Get more updates, road closure information, photos, and videos about flooding in the Highland Lakes…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 7, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Fourth of July closures; a little fireworks history
The United States is celebrating its 249th birthday on Friday, July 4, and Highland Lakes…
New development aims to be ‘future town square of Kingsland’
A 50-acre, multi-use subdivision is likely coming to Kingsland, and developers want it to fill…
Wendy’s work underway
Dirt is being moved at 1409 U.S. 281 in Marble Falls, the future site of…
Marble Falls doc helps make ‘Jenifer’s Law’ on IV procedures a reality
A new Texas law requiring all IV treatments be administered by a licensed professional goes…
Burnet County AgriLife fully staffed with new Family and Community Health agent
For the first time in over a year, the Burnet County AgriLife Extension Office has…