No burn ban, county defender’s office expansion, more at commissioners meeting
No burn ban for Burnet County — at least not yet — commissioners decided at…
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Feeling COVID crunch, ERs urge people with minor issues to go elsewhere
As emergency rooms deal with rising COVID-19 cases, healthcare officials urge people with minor injuries…
Under-construction Burnet commercial site has interest from businesses
Construction is progressing at the U.S. 281 South Commercial Park site, located at the corner…
Talks of inclusive play park in Marble Falls resurface at commission meeting
Creating an inclusive play park in Marble Falls is once again on the agenda for…
HR Director Luther running for Burnet County clerk position
Sara Ann Luther recently announced she is seeking the Republican nomination for the Burnet County…
2017 Marble Falls graduates and friends killed in one-car accident
Tragedy struck two families over the weekend when two young men were killed in an…
Sisters United Alliance president to speak to Burnet County Democrats
Sherrie Matula, the co-founder and president of Sisters United Alliance, will share how to get…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 13
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual,…
Granite Shoals can’t force plant to take action on violations; city tests lake water
The Granite Shoals City Council on Sept. 9 had one question for city staff after…
Meadowlakes to study need for police force
Meadowlakes is forming a task force to study whether or not the city should establish…
Sheriff deals with staffing challenges
Burnet County Sheriff Calvin Boyd is a big proponent of proactive law enforcement, but with…
Marble Falls awards construction contract for sewer pipe improvements
The Marble Falls City Council awarded a $480,590 construction contract for sewer pipe improvements during…
Private Granite Shoals wastewater plant cited, including for lake sludge
A private wastewater treatment facility in Granite Shoals faces a number of state violations, including…
Governor signs partisan election law
With the stroke of his pen on Tuesday, Sept. 7, Gov. Greg Abbott signed into…
Witness information, ‘frangible’ rounds in Burnet County homicides led to suspect
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies were able to make a quick arrest in the Aug….
Cottonwood Shores water and wastewater rates increasing 5 percent
Cottonwood Shores residents will see a 5 percent increase in their water and wastewater rates…
Free YMCA Wellness Wednesdays sessions in person and online
The YMCA of the Highland Lakes at Galloway-Hammond invites residents to get up and move…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Sept. 6
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Lampasas man charged with murder in two Burnet County deaths; victims named
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies have charged a 33-year-old Lampasas man with the murders of…
Marble Falls EDC funds Johnson Park upgrades through community grant
Improvements are coming to facilities at Johnson Park, 230 Avenue J. The Marble Falls Economic…
Burnet business owners: New chamber executive director wants to help you grow
Allison McKee is out and about in Burnet, meeting business owners to find out what…
NEW BIZ: Wakes2u wakeboard, skate, and surf shop opens in Marble Falls
Surf’s up at Wakes2u, a new wakeboard, surf, and skate shop at 701 U.S. 281…
Sept. 1 brings bounty of new Texas laws
More than 660 bills passed by the 87th Texas Legislature become law on Wednesday, Sept….
Homicide suspected in 2 Burnet County deaths; no threat to public, BCSO says
The Burnet County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the deaths of two people as suspected homicides….