New home for Burnet city business
The new Burnet City Hall opens to the public Monday, Sept. 29, at 301 E….
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Burnet considers buyouts for high-flood-risk properties
Burnet city leaders are considering using a federal program that would allow for a split-cost…
Burnet’s water system ready for growth
After years of analysis, Burnet’s water system looks to be robust enough to handle current…
LCRA grant to help Burnet fund water meter system upgrade
With the help of a $28,400 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority, the city…
Two Burnet churches ‘love thy neighbor’ with hot meals most Thursdays—no questions asked
On a recent Thursday, a man bounced through the door of Vanderveer Street Church of…
How to stay up to date in a disaster
The Fourth of July flood in the Highland Lakes highlighted the importance of disaster awareness…
Volunteers begin flood cleanup
They came prepared with rubber boots, gloves, N-95 masks, and other supplies necessary to muck…
Burnet tire fire contained, but still live
Dozens of firefighters, first responders, and public servants from agencies across the Highland Lakes and…
LCRA approves permit for Burnet quarry
The Lower Colorado River Authority on June 18 approved a quarry/mine permit for Asphalt Inc.,…
Burnet prioritizing smart growth, development and beautification
Beautification, downtown development, and water management are just three of seven priorities for the city…
Burnet picks site for 281 pedestrian bridge
After weeks of deliberation and community input, the Burnet City Council on June 10 selected…
Summer road work starts in Burnet
The city of Burnet begins nearly three months of road construction on Thursday, June 12,…
Burnet hiking water/sewer rates
The city of Burnet is implementing a two-step, 20-percent rate increase for water and sewer…
Burnet hosts Memorial Day ceremony and parade
On Memorial Day, a ceremony and parade in Burnet will honor and celebrate the United…
Burnet greenlights street and waterline work on growing east side
The city of Burnet recently approved millions of dollars in infrastructure upgrades to accommodate future…
PHOTO: Big Dawg on the square
Longtime Burnet resident Janie Cozby asked for a photo with the new Burnet Bulldog topiary…
Burnet raises golf course rates and offers locals discount
The Burnet City Council approved a new round of rate increases and resident discounts for…
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…
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…
Bluebonnet Festival blooms in Burnet
April brings bluebonnets and the Bluebonnet Festival. While the blooms are having a not-so-impressive season,…
Celebrate service to community, Donald Fawcett’s legacy March 29
Burnet residents will come together Saturday, March 29, for the second annual Donald Fawcett Community…
Proposed Burnet-Lampasas railway draws community backlash, petition
A proposed 26.9-mile rail line to transport aggregate materials between Burnet and Lampasas counties is…
Burnet’s Jackson Street Jams kicks off March 22
The Jackson Street Jams concert series returns to the Burnet courthouse square for a new…
PHOTO: Burnet airport box hangar project progresses
Construction is moving forward on the box hangar project at Burnet Municipal Airport, 2302 U.S….