Burnet launches $350K street seal project; closures expected
The city of Burnet is set to launch a street maintenance initiative that will seal…
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GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 28, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
BPD transitions to new duty gun to replace problematic firearm
The Burnet Police Department is changing its officers’ duty guns to address safety concerns surrounding…
Deliberations in Oakley cases start Nov. 12
The Third Court of Appeals, Texas Judicial Branch, will begin deliberations Nov. 12 in three…
Speed change on TX-29 in Burnet
Drivers on a stretch of Texas 29 in Burnet should pay attention to new speed…
Popular Cottonwood Shores park gets restrooms; others await facilities
Aspen Park in Cottonwood Shores now has a restroom thanks to dedicated funding from the…
Viral post about ‘missing girl’ incites panic, but woman was never missing
A Facebook post made by a Highland Lakes resident around 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22,…
Granite Shoals makes headway on water system upgrades
Granite Shoals completed 0.28 miles of waterline upgrades on its east side, increasing water pressure…
Marble Falls gets greenlight on new water treatment plant
Marble Falls has officially secured permitting from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to move…
Burnet Chamber members can get free AI training for small businesses
The Burnet Chamber of Commerce is offering a valuable opportunity for small-business owners to explore…
Burnet County remembers the Alamo with ‘Victory or Death’ plaque
Burnet County honored a significant piece of Texas history on Oct. 18 as elected officials…
Chlorine release in Horseshoe Bay due to mistake; all-clear given
Residents in two east Horseshoe Bay neighborhoods were given the all-clear at around 1:24 p.m….
Texas Medical Association president talks to local docs about key issues
Texas Medical Association President Dr. Ray Callas spoke to Highland Lakes-area physicians about pressing issues…
Marble Falls eyes Humane Society partnership to save money and strays
Marble Falls is strongly considering a partnership with the Hill Country Humane Society to solve…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 21, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so they are not always ready by…
BIZ: Burnet’s Knot Hole marks 20 years
The Knot Hole celebrated its 20th anniversary in Burnet on Thursday, Oct. 17. The vendor-based…
City on Two Lakes: Cottonwood Shores has new nickname and logo
Cottonwood Shores, the recently rebranded “City on Two Lakes,” now has a new logo to…
Llano County gives ‘Green Light’ to initiative that spotlights veterans issues
Llano County commissioners approved participation in Operation Green Light for Veterans for a second year,…
Tentative March 2026 opening for shopping center; big names confirmed
A major retail center planned for south Marble Falls could be open to shoppers by…
Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District welcomes new attorney
The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District has a new water law attorney to help guide…
Take survey on down-the-road transporation infrastructure needs
The Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is seeking public feedback on its 2050 regional transportation…
Emails reveal Burnet County judge’s hand in Sheriff’s Office audit
A June 2024 email exchange between Burnet County Judge James Oakley and international accounting firm…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Oct. 14, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
Holiday closures for Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Schools, banks, and some businesses will be closed on Monday, Oct. 14, in observance of…