Llano County earmarks another $300K to support hospital transition
Llano Regional Hospital is in the throes of a currently costly operational change with the…
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ABLe to engage and empower women in business
The Alliance of Business Leaders, or ABLe, officially launched June 2 to empower, elevate, encourage,…
PHOTO: Marble Falls has award-winning plan
The city of Marble Falls was the recipient of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Award from…
Marble Falls ponders change in trash pickup provider over service issues
Marble Falls is considering changing its solid waste pickup provider following a series of service…
Food Box gas station planned for 1431-Mustang Drive intersection
A convenience store and gas station might be going up at the intersection of RR…
Historic Black cemetery and land donated to Burnet County for preservation
Burnet County recently accepted a donated deed for land containing Stringtown Cemetery, guaranteeing the continued…
Marble Falls residents can now submit police reports online
The Marble Falls Police Department has a new way to protect and serve, and it’s…
Marble Falls chamber welcomes new president/CEO
Kim Kankel has been appointed the next president and CEO of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes…
Animal rescue driver injured, dog killed in Marble Falls collision
A staff member of Highland Lakes Canine Rescue was seriously injured and a dog was…
Burnet hiking water/sewer rates
The city of Burnet is implementing a two-step, 20-percent rate increase for water and sewer…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 2, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet police chief retiring in December
Burnet Police Chief Brian Lee is retiring in December, the city announced May 30. Lee…
Marble Falls eye surgeon appointed to Texas Medical Board
Ophthalmologist Dr. Mary “Kelly” Green of Marble Falls was appointed to the Texas Medical Board…
Burnet pedestrian bridge meeting May 29
The city of Burnet has big plans for a pedestrian bridge over U.S. 281, possibly…
Young Llano County ESD is growing up
Llano County Emergency Services District No. 5 has evolved significantly since it went live in…
Appeals court reversal puts book decision back in Llano County’s hands
Several books that were returned to Llano County Library shelves by court order might not…
Nonprofits can snag one of two $100K grants from LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority is awarding two $100,000 grants this upcoming fiscal year in…
Ex-pastor gets 29 years for child sexual assault; other cases pending
A Burnet County jury on May 23 found a former Granite Shoals pastor guilty of…
‘Creepy box’ causes scare at Marble Falls Post Office
A mysterious package left at the doors to the Marble Falls Post Office on Memorial…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of May 26, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet greenlights street and waterline work on growing east side
The city of Burnet recently approved millions of dollars in infrastructure upgrades to accommodate future…
UPDATE: Burnet County quarry railway might still have steam
News that a proposed quarry railway through Burnet County had been stopped in its tracks…
Marble Falls files protest against Huber mine permit renewal
Marble Falls leaders want more time to review the potential impacts of a major operational…
Quarry bill dies amid contentious points of order
A bill that would have protected Burnet County’s natural areas against rock-crushing operations died at…