Texas primary runoff results
Highland Lakes voters cast their ballots July 14 in the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs….
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Primary runoff elections Tuesday
Election day is Tuesday, July 14, for the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs. Polls are…
Burnet County issues burn ban
Burnet County officials have issued a burn ban due to a stretch of hot, dry…
Relaxed attitudes toward virus means more COVID-19 infections
Burnet County’s newest COVID-19 cases are due to people dropping their guard, County Judge James…
Burnet County Veterans Services officer is on a mission
While his office hours are only two days a week, Burnet County Veterans Services Officer…
Burnet County growth remains steady
As other industries slowed or stopped altogether in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Early voting for runoffs starts June 29
Election Day for the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs in Burnet and Llano counties is…
Abbott asks Texans to wear masks; Burnet County has 101 cases, 3 deaths
Though he did not demand it during his June 22 media conference, Gov. Greg Abbott…
Spicewood fire and EMS move under ESD; will have some paid staff
As of May 27, the Spicewood Volunteer Fire Department-EMS is now Spicewood Fire and Rescue…
First COVID-19-related death reported in Burnet County at nursing home
A 57-year-old woman died May 26 and is Burnet County’s first reported COVID-19-related death. According…
COVID-19 is still out there, Burnet County officials remind residents
Dr. Jules Madrigal, the Burnet County local health authority, explained that while Gov. Greg Abbott…
Burnet County Fairgrounds site of state COVID-19 testing April 25
The Texas National Guard will set up a COVID-19 mobile testing and collection site at…
Disaster Relief Fund helping Burnet County residents with essential needs
In the aftermath of the devastating October 2018 floods, Burnet County created the Declared Disaster…
THAT’S MY JOB: Burnet County road crews pave way for growth
Burnet County road crews are responsible for maintaining and expanding roads across the county, but…
Local elections pushed to November
Six Burnet County elections slated for May 2 have been postponed until November 3. Earlier…
Work on widening US 281, adding turn lane to begin this year
Safety improvements are coming to a 2.5-mile stretch of U.S. 281 sooner rather than later….
Burnet County recognizes road crews, commissioners as first responders
They are called during all kinds of emergencies and disasters, including floods, fires, and highway…
Local counties’ COVID-19 numbers low compared to surrounding areas
Since the state of Texas recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 cases on March 4, the…
Texas launches free 24/7 mental health support line
By Alex Copeland Texas Health and Human Services has implemented a free mental health support…
Meals on Wheels now serving Head Start families
A stay-at-home order for Burnet and Williamson counties has not stopped the local Meals on…
Burnet County judge taking questions on KBEY
From Staff Reports If you have questions about the COVID-19 situation in Burnet County, join…
Free internet for Burnet students on campus, town square
From Staff Reports As the school closures extend into May as part of Gov. Greg…
Burnet County issues stay-home order
Burnet County Judge James Oakley issued a “Stay in Place and Stay Safe” order for…
Burnet County has no plans for shelter-in-place order
Burnet County Judge James Oakley said he has no plans to issue a shelter-in-place order…