Spicewood officials celebrate new EMS station, hear early success story
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY SPICEWOOD — It was the “longest nine minutes” of Karen Bruett’s…
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Burnet County officials request federal funds for $109M road projects wish list
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — From more turn lanes on well-traveled thoroughfares to a…
Burnet County enacts burn ban to combat increasing fire danger
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — A growing fire danger and dry conditions have prompted…
Burnet County elections showcase newcomers in three-way races
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With primary election season gearing up, two Burnet County Republican…
Fake ‘attorney’ tries to extract cash in latest phone call scam, BCSO warns
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — What if an attorney called and claimed a loved…
Highland Lakes cities, counties prep for threat of icy conditions
UPDATE: City of Burnet offices closed Jan. 16. UPDATE: Burnet CISD, Marble Falls ISD, Llano…
Burnet County Sheriff’s Office to upgrade portable radios with grant
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — A Lower Colorado River Authority grant has opened the…
Longtime resident, community servant Tom Stephens seeks Pct. 2 commissioner spot
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With three times the signatures he needed to get a…
Burnet County Judge James Oakley seeking re-election
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Burnet County Judge James Oakley has announced his intention to…
LCRA official Ryan Rowney seeks Burnet County Precinct 2 commissioner spot
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Ryan Rowney, a longtime local rancher and community leader, has…
Emergency management expert Jeff Sellers running for Burnet County Precinct 3 JP spot
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — With an extensive background in emergency management and a…
Linda Bayless seeks re-election as Burnet County Court-at-Law judge
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — After a busy first term working to streamline Burnet County…
Burnet businessman Damon Beierle files for Precinct 2 commissioner seat
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Damon Beierle, a longtime community leader and Burnet businessman, has…
Election Day voters have until 7 p.m. to cast their ballots
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Election Day voters still have until 7 p.m. today, Nov….
Burnet County Elections Office moves to courthouse square
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — Touting more space and public accessibility, the Burnet County…
Output estimate, quarry plans unveiled for proposed rock crusher site
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY MARBLE FALLS — From healthcare officials to city leaders, hundreds of…
Burnet County issues alert after several rabid wildlife reports
STAFF REPORTER CONNIE SWINNEY TIMBER RIDGE —As Burnet County animal control officers investigate a third…
Burnet County divides $5.7 million in bonds for roads
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Officials approved the disbursement of more than $5.7…
LOCAL ELECTIONS Granite Shoals says ‘no’ to deer feeding ban, ‘yes’ to road bond; and more
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR BURNET — After forcing the issue on the Nov. 8 ballot,…
Burnet, Llano counties see voter registration numbers jump
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Several thousand more people than in past presidential…
Burnet County leaders create Hunger Alliance to fill a need
JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — A presentation calling for the end to…
Burn bans lifted; more rain in weekend forecast
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Recent rains have provided enough moisture to allow officials in…
Burnet County boosts law enforcement and lowers tax rate
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — A spike in property values has prompted Burnet…
Burnet County OKs courthouse Christmas display expansion at cost of $74,000
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — The cost for expanding Christmas decorations split the…