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Burnet unveils ‘Report a Concern’ tool for potholes, other resident issues
The city of Burnet introduced an online tool that lets residents report concerns like broken…
With ‘extreme’ drought stage comes well restrictions
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District on Dec. 20 officially moved Burnet County into an…
Burnet OKs funding for new septic system at Humane Society
Burnet leaders answered a call for help from the Hill Country Humane Society, which is…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 23, 2024
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting, so they are…
Waste Management explains rate rise to Granite Shoals council
The Granite Shoals City Council on Dec. 10 gained insight from Waste Management about its…
Sheriff’s office chief deputy announces run for Burnet County judge
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Alan Trevino officially announced his candidacy for Burnet County…
Marble Falls eyes bank for City Hall
The Marble Falls City Council is in late-stage negotiations to purchase the Commercial National Bank…
Aerospace firm with Burnet County ties gets fourth NASA contract
Firefly Aerospace was recently awarded a $179 million contract from NASA to facilitate a moon…
Burnet OKs revised zoning for convenience store-gas station
The Burnet City Council approved a zoning change for a block of land at 402…
Oakley resigns as Burnet County judge
Burnet County Judge James Oakley resigned from his position on Dec. 18 following a reprimand…
Burnet OKs plat for high-end subdivision
The Burnet City Council on Dec. 10 approved a preliminary plat for The Reserve at…
Staff cuts made at Llano Hospital amid financial struggles
Mid Coast Health System has made major staff cuts at Llano Hospital as it struggles…
Propane truck fire closes road, forces evacuations in Hoover’s Valley
A propane truck hauling 3,000 gallons of fuel rolled over and ignited in Hoover’s Valley…
Crisis Network, Candlelight Ranch get PEC grants for home and garden
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative on Dec. 12 awarded $38,500 in community grants to nine organizations…
Two killed in Texas 71 collision
Two drivers were killed in a head-on collision Sunday, Dec. 15, on Texas 71 near…
Granite Shoals honors star volunteer with Spirit of Service award
The city of Granite Shoals presented resident Michele Landfield with the 2025 John Rinehart Spirit…
Oakley reprimanded for unprofessional conduct, sexual harassment
Texas’ judicial conduct commission publicly reprimanded Burnet County Judge James Oakley on Dec. 11 for…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Dec. 16, 2024
The following Highland Lakes entities are meeting the week of Dec. 16. Agendas are posted…
Groundwater district considers another mandatory reduction
Some Burnet County well owners might have to reduce groundwater usage by 15 percent in…
LCRA eyes 2025 rate rise for farmers
The Lower Colorado River Authority has proposed raising rates for downstream rice and turf farmers…
Burnet County gets 800-acre land donation for public use
The Burnet County Commissioners Court accepted the donation of around 800 acres of land valued…
Public meeting on rock crusher permit draws united protest
Residents of all walks of life and ages strongly voiced their opposition to an air-quality…
Burnet County committee accepting and reviewing JP applications
Dec. 27 is the deadline to apply for Precinct 4 justice of the peace, a…