PHOTO: Intersection demo done
This view of the U.S. 281-RR 1431 intersection in Marble Falls would have been totally…
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Aggregate company proposes railway through Burnet County
A proposed 26.9-mile rail line in Burnet and Lampasas counties to transport aggregate material between…
Burnet County Health Authority warns of potential measles outbreak
Two suspected cases of measles have been reported in Burnet County since Feb. 27. One…
PHOTO: Burnet airport box hangar project progresses
Construction is moving forward on the box hangar project at Burnet Municipal Airport, 2302 U.S….
Troxclair moves to stop rock crusher, introduces bill to tighten quarry rules
State Rep. Ellen Troxclair on Monday, March 3, filed a motion to overturn the Texas…
LCRA announces water restrictions, no downstream releases
The Lower Colorado River Authority on Monday, March, 3, announced it will raise its drought…
Burnet County seeks fund for hospitals to recoup Medicaid treatment costs
Burnet County commissioners are pushing for state lawmakers to draft legislation that could help local…
Firefly makes lunar touchdown
Firefly Aerospace’s lunar lander, Blue Ghost, successfully landed on the moon’s surface at 2:34 a.m….
Free tax help at several locations
Free tax preparation assistance is available to Highland Lakes residents leading up to the April…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 3, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Bertram set to cancel election due to lack of candidates
Bertram might cancel its upcoming election after only two candidates filed for three available City…
Marble Falls couple lands ‘Shark Tank’ spot with hat rack
Chelsea and John Giles of Marble Falls will appear on the popular ABC reality TV…
Burnet County prepares for voting machine mandate amid public concerns
With a 2026 deadline looming for Texas counties to update their voting equipment, Burnet County…
Still no clear plan for judge appointment
Burnet County commissioners took no solid action on the appointment of a new county judge…
LCRA announces invasive plant removal schedule, rebates
The Lower Colorado River Authority will refund up to 50 percent (maximum of $7,500) of…
1 dead, 1 injured after vehicle-deer collision in Llano County
A Llano County driver was killed in an accident late Feb. 24 after his vehicle…
Thai restaurant demolished at Marble Falls intersection
Work crews began tearing down the old Thai Niyom building at 909 U.S. 281 in…
Meadowlakes appoints new councilor following death
The Meadowlakes City Council on Feb. 18 appointed Mike Shaw the new Place 1 councilor….
Outgoing Marble Falls finance director leaving positive impact on city
Marble Falls Finance Director Jeff Lazenby is leaving the job Friday, Feb. 28, and leaving…
PHOTOS: African American History Museum opens
After two years of construction, St. Frederick Baptist Church’s African American History Museum opened its…
Marble Falls gets $45M for new wastewater plant
The city of Marble Falls has officially locked in $45.35 million from the Texas Water…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Feb. 24, 2025; Burnet County judge appointment deliberation
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours before a meeting, so they…
Howdy-Roo heads to Granite Shoals
The 53rd annual Howdy-Roo chili cook-off will be held in Granite Shoals rather than Marble…
Street maintenance tax, one contested race on Cottonwood Shores ballot
Cottonwood Shores voters will select a new Place 2 councilor and decide whether or not…