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 Commissioners Court
PACE to help commercial property owners conserve
After a few questions concerning Burnet County’s limited role in a program that would help…
Burnet County moves closer to proposed Wirtz Dam Road bridge
The Burnet County Commissioners Court edged closer to a possible Wirtz Dam Road bridge with…
On the Agenda: County, city, and school board meetings
Local governments convene weekly to discuss and take action on items of interest. Here is…
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…
On the Agenda: Government meetings for the week of January 27
Local governments and boards hold weekly public meetings to discuss issues and make decisions. Here…
Students recognized for Burnet County Courthouse art exhibit
More than 60 students packed the Burnet County Courthouse on January 14 as Judge James…
Citing security, residents petition Burnet County for new voting system
Several residents presented a petition during the Burnet County Commissioners Court meeting December 19 requesting…
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…
Commissioners discuss water issues at Burnet County Jail
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet County could be facing fairly large expenditures regarding its jail. During…
September is Hunger Awareness Month in Burnet County
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Pam Rodgers of the Burnet County Hunger Alliance stood before the Burnet…
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 requests LCRA again lower Lake LBJ
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON At the request of residents, Burnet County commissioners are sending a letter…
Burnet County tables bar hours request due to wording
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS A vote to extend a Bertram-area bar’s hours was put on…
Burnet County honors child welfare advocate for service
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Burnet County commissioners recognized retired Child Protective Service supervisor Dorinda Duzan…
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 moves forward on road work and safety projects
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Burnet County commissioners tackled the details on several road projects during…
Burnet County suspends contract with Briggs VFD
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Burnet County commissioners voted Feb. 26 to suspend its mutual aid…
Disposal of Granite Shoals flood debris pile to begin soon
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS A 15,000-cubic-yard debris pile near Granite Shoals City Hall should begin…
Elected officials sworn in for new city of Double Horn
FROM STAFF REPORTS Double Horn’s first elected officials took their oaths of office at the…
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…
Former NASA code writer and Burnet resident leaves $88,800 to historical commission
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS When Ina Cooper died in June 2017, she left a percentage…
Special election set for Double Horn mayor, aldermen, marshal
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Burnet County commissioners canvassed votes during its regular meeting Dec. 11…
Burnet County hires environmental crimes deputy; job first of its kind in Texas
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Chris Cowan isn’t just a new hire in Burnet County. Filling…