Troxclair quarry bill left pending in Texas House committee
A bill that would restrict mining operations near sensitive public lands was left pending in…
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Granite Shoals deer harvesting program takes shape
The city of Granite Shoals is just over five months from reigniting its white-tailed deer…
New fire engine rolls into Marble Falls
Marble Falls Fire Rescue received its long-awaited ladder truck April 8 after a long drive…
Landowners, leaders, and lawyers rally against railway
Togetherness was on display Tuesday, April 8, at Hill Country Fellowship in Burnet, where leaders…
Marble Falls officially ‘Tourism Friendly’ and open to state support
The city of Marble Falls has been officially recognized for its charm and hospitality as…
Job title tweak recognizes McBurnett’s role in Burnet city affairs
The city of Burnet officially named Keith McBurnett its assistant city manager, formalizing a role…
BCSO suspects more ‘fowl play’ after cockfighting arrest
Burnet County law enforcement is investigating a possible cockfighting ring after the arrest of one…
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Burnet and Llano counties have joined National Child Abuse Prevention Month efforts for April. Both…
Troxclair’s quarry bill heads to committee
A bill introduced by state Rep. Ellen Troxclair to curb aggregate mining near environmentally sensitive…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of April 7, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours beforehand so are not always…
Burnet County spaceport talks brought down to earth
If formed, the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corp. could bring jobs, economic growth, infrastructure improvements,…
Burnet Library Thrift Shop closing after 40-plus years
Burnet’s Library Thrift Shop, 105 W. Pecan St., is closing after more than four decades…
Burnet and Lampasas counties co-hosting town hall on railway
Burnet and Lampasas counties are joining forces for a town hall and workshop on a…
Missing Llano man found dead
Bradley “Ty” Tribble, 31, of Llano was found dead on the banks of the Llano…
Get rid of junk, clutter and other unwanted stuff at local collections
The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, the flowers are blooming, and it’s time…
Llano hospital rebranded following Mid Coast departure
As of April 1, Mid Coast Medical Center-Central is Llano Regional Hospital. The name change…
Major crash underscores need for Spicewood intersection project
An accident involving three vehicles, one of which was cut in half, shut down traffic…
State watchdog recommends reversal of rock crusher permit near Burnet
A state environmental watchdog group has recommended overturning a recently approved air-quality permit for a…
Ag producers eligible for emergency loans with ‘natural disaster’ designation
Burnet and Llano counties are among 86 counties in Texas that have been designated “natural…
Beware of Locals Love Us scam calls
Victory Media is alerting businesses to phone scammers impersonating The Picayune Magazine and KBEY 103.9…
New Burnet hotel to open in late 2026
Extended-stay visitors to Burnet will have a new lodging option sometime in the fall of…
Ex-librarian gets $225K settlement
Former Kingsland head librarian Suzette Baker reached a $225,000 settlement with Llano County on March…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of March 31, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes government meetings are posted 72 hours before a meeting, so they…
New subdivision to surround luxury wellness resort in Spicewood
A new subdivision, Moonlight Bend, is taking shape in Spicewood along Lake Travis and surrounding…