Local elections pushed to November
Six Burnet County elections slated for May 2 have been postponed until November 3. Earlier…
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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…
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…