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…
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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…
Burnet County has first confirmed COVID-19 case
Burnet County officials announced the county’s first confirmed case of COVID-19. Burnet County Judge James…
Steps to slow COVID-19 spread; ‘Don’t stockpile,’ says governor
Burnet County Emergency Management Coordinator Jim Barho said COVID-19 will hit the county, so residents…
Blackburn, Wall hold off GOP challengers; voters pick Biden
Two Highland Lakes Republican incumbents received their party’s nominations despite challengers in the March 3…
Early voting in Texas primaries begins February 18
Early voting for the Texas joint primaries begins Tuesday, February 18, and ends Friday, February…
Environmental crimes deputies seek compliance over citations, commissioners hear
Compliance, not convictions. That’s how the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office environmental crimes deputies and Burnet…
Where do your property taxes go?
While April 15 is the deadline for federal income tax returns, Texas property owners shouldn’t…
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…