In wake of elementary school closing, districts keep close eye on COVID-19 cases
With rising COVID-19 cases locally, school districts are moving forward cautiously, especially after the recent…
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
Burnet officials: No BCISD connection to woman found dead on district property
An unidentified woman found dead Aug. 25 on the grounds of the Burnet Consolidated Independent…
First day of school a success in Burnet and Marble Falls
The morning of Wednesday, Aug. 18, began on a school bus for Burnet Consolidated Independent…
Burnet CISD releases COVID-19 plan
The in-person instruction and continuity of service plan for Burnet Consolidated Independent School District was…
Burnet CISD holds annual Back to School Breakfast and Vendor Extravaganza
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District employees packed the halls and cafeteria of Burnet High School…
All in-person school year begins this month
Editor’s Note: This story was printed in the August issue of The Picayune Magazine. TEA issued…
Burnet CISD lands perfect financial rating
The Texas Education Agency gave its top financial rating to the Burnet Consolidated Independent School…
New TEA guideline: Contact tracing for COVID-19 no longer required in schools
Contact tracing will not be required in school districts this year, according to new guidelines…
Burnet and Marble Falls school districts resolve teacher shortages
A nationwide teacher shortage made its way to the Highland Lakes. The good news is…
Help fill a teacher’s back-to-school wish list
As the start of school quickly approaches, the Highland Lakes Crisis Network is encouraging residents…
BCISD proposes property tax rate cut; OKs Bertram addition, bus driver pay raise
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District officials stated earlier this year that, even with the passage…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of July 26
Check agendas and websites to see if meetings are in person, virtual, or both. Monday,…
Burnet CISD student registration open
Families must register their new and returning students for classes in the Burnet Consolidated Independent…
Burnet school district raises staff pay, secures low-interest rate for bonds
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District staff are getting pay raises after the board of trustees…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 28
Both the Burnet and Marble Falls school districts could approve 2021-22 school budgets at meetings…
GROWING PAINS: School districts prepare for increasing populations
Housing developments both large and small in the Highland Lakes are driving a population increase…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 21
Governing entities across the Highland Lakes are meeting for regular and special meetings the week…
Burnet schools offer summer food program through Aug. 13
After getting lots of positive feedback regarding the Summer Food Service Program, Burnet school district…
Burnet CISD names two new principals, receives better budget outlook
Class is out but the Burnet school board is hard at work, approving the hires…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of June 7
County, city, and school district governing entities meet the week of June 7. Check agendas…
DailyTrib.com editor Daniel Clifton named to Media Honor Roll
Victory Media Marketing Associate Editor Daniel Clifton was named to the 2021 Media Honor Roll…
BCISD applying for $4.9M grant to address pandemic’s impact on students
A grant totaling $4.9 million would help the Burnet school district address the impact of…
Local governments can’t require masks
Gov. Greg Abbott decreed that, effective immediately, no governmental entities within Texas can require people…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of May 17
During the week of May 17, several school boards and city councils are holding their…