Burnet County eyes big raises for electeds and employees
Burnet County’s 2024-25 fiscal year budget might include raises of at least 6 percent and,…
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Lake Travis rises 6-plus feet in 4 days
Lake Travis is up 6.77 feet as of 9 a.m. Friday, July 26, due to…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 29, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
2024-25 property tax rates
The process that determines the amount of taxes property owners will owe for this year…
Granite Shoals halts public comments from online meeting attendees
The Granite Shoals City Council voted to halt online public comments at council and commission…
Burnet County lands potentially lucrative spot in broadband program
Burnet County was accepted into the Texas Broadband Development Office’s Technical Assistance Program, which could…
DPS cites rain and speed in fatal US 281 collision
An unidentified motorist was killed in an accident on Sunday, July 21, after reportedly hydroplaning…
Llano mourns lineman, father who died after high-voltage accident
Llano native Bradley Tatsch died July 19 from injuries sustained a few days earlier while…
Marble Falls, Bertram smart electric meter switch almost done
The switch to AMI “smart” electric meters in Marble Falls and Bertram is nearly complete,…
Horseshoe Bay firefighters demonstrate escape equipment
The Horseshoe Bay Fire Department held a public demonstration on Thursday, July 18, of recently…
Friends give $40K to Burnet library
The Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library donated $40,000 to Burnet County to purchase…
Worldwide glitch hits Highland Lakes
A computer software upgrade with a bug wreaked havoc on businesses worldwide on Friday, July…
No more feeding ducks if Marble Falls passes ordinance
A proposed ordinance for the city of Marble Falls would levy fines of up to…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 22, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
Environmental study to pave way for Llano County criminal justice center
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved a $10,000 environmental study that could greenlight about $4.8…
Burnet County average home price doubled since 2018, up to $500K
Burnet County’s average home price has more than doubled since 2018, shooting up from $245,000…
Inclusive playground group changes partners and park
Marble Falls Inclusive Play Group recently inked an agreement with the city of Marble Falls…
Paid parking for planes coming to Granite Shoals airport
Granite Shoals is closing in on a new lease agreement that will allow pilots to…
LCSO removed from shooting death suit; sheriff and deputies remain
The Llano County Sheriff’s Office was dismissed as one of five defendants in a federal…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 15, 2024
Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the…
NEW BIZ: Fun fine dining at Adele’s
Adele’s Restaurant & Lounge brings an upscale menu with a twist to Marble Falls. The…
Granite Shoals puts controversial finances to rest
Granite Shoals leaders applauded the city’s new finance director for getting the fiscal house back…
Photo contest to capture Granite Shoals’ heritage trees
Granite Shoals is looking for the best shots of the city’s most photogenic trees. The…
Burnet County faces tough budget calls
Burnet County budget requests for the coming fiscal year are $14.3 million more than last…