Where do your property taxes go?
While April 15 is the deadline for federal income tax returns, Texas property owners shouldn’t…
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Wildfires a concern in midst of winter drought in Central Texas
Drought and potential wildfires should be year-round concerns, even in the middle of winter, according…
Where the Highland Lakes works: Job and population numbers
When it comes to overall employment, retail is a large factor in the Highland Lakes…
New fire marshal for Spicewood-area ESD focused on prevention
There’s a new marshal in Spicewood, and he’s carrying a fire extinguisher. Actually, a clipboard….
LCRA to lower Lake LBJ for second straight year; Inks Lake drawdown also in 2020
The Lower Colorado River Authority is taking the unprecedented action of lowering Lake LBJ two…
Army couple spends retirement in service to other veterans
After Lori and Mike Greco spent their careers in the U.S. Army, retirement in the…
BOPATE collection Oct. 26 at new Reuse and Recycle Center
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The new Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center might not get a…
Commissioners discuss water issues at Burnet County Jail
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet County could be facing fairly large expenditures regarding its jail. During…
Fort Croghan Plaza of Honor to be dedicated to Burnet County history advocates
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Carol Anne Goble loved history, particularly that of Burnet County and Fort…
Burnet County OKs slight tax rate hike, honors history buff
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a slightly higher tax rate during…
Burnet County sheriff, state senator to talk border and more
It’s hard to understand the U.S.-Mexico border issue unless you’ve been there. In March, Burnet…
Burnet County requests LCRA again lower Lake LBJ
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON At the request of residents, Burnet County commissioners are sending a letter…
Hot, dry weather brings back burn bans across the area
With chances of rain melting away like a popsicle on a July day in the…
Burnet County environmental crimes deputy resigns; commissioners discuss budgets
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Budgets and employees generated little action but a great deal of…
Burnet County commissioners address safety concerns near developments, Spartan Race
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Just about every big topic within Burnet County — public safety, development,…
Burnet County’s crisis intervention officers saving money, and potentially, lives
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Two Burnet County crisis intervention officers saved the county about $55,000…
Burnet County 9-1-1 dispatcher Sarah Wilcox makes connections and a difference
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Their voices are lifelines for people whose worlds are crashing down around…
Educating Burnet County residents on environmental laws big task for new deputy
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Chris Cowan followed his GPS to a location where he needed…
New county environmental crimes officer swamped by cases
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Just over four months into the job, Environmental Crimes Deputy Chris…
Burnet County awards $695,000 jail security upgrade contract
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Burnet County commissioners awarded a jail security contract for $695,137 to…
Elected officials in Burnet and Llano counties sworn in
FROM STAFF REPORTS Officials elected in Burnet and Llano counties took part in oath-of-office ceremonies…
CR 120 work to begin Jan. 2, causing temporary closures
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Residents along County Road 120 north of Marble Falls are “going…
Special election set for Double Horn mayor, aldermen, marshal
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Burnet County commissioners canvassed votes during its regular meeting Dec. 11…
Double Horn residents vote to incorporate; now the real business begins
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS After a 75-65 vote Dec. 6, the Double Horn subdivision near…