Message from the Mayor: Exciting developments in Burnet for 2020
Here we are at the beginning of a new decade (I looked it up, and…
Burnet
Where the Highland Lakes works: Job and population numbers
When it comes to overall employment, retail is a large factor in the Highland Lakes…
Corder Lane Christmas display growing and spreading cheer
When it comes to decorating for the holidays, the Burnet mother-daughter team of Glynda McBride…
REMEMBER WHEN: Jim Luther Jr. shares connection to Burnet’s past
A Burnet Telephone Company customer gave owner James Leslie Luther Sr. his worse chewing out…
Scare on the Square benefits pediatric cancer support organization
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO In a matter of minutes almost two years ago, the lives…
Fort Croghan established safety, business in Burnet County
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON On the northeastern edge of the Texas Hill Country, what would become…
Planned Park Road 4 work unaffected by recent wildfire; RR 2147 work almost done
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS BURNET — Days after a wildfire burned 557 acres near Inks Lake…
Sign of support: Burnet community can back first responders with banner program
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR BURNET — As John Will and other Burnet Association of Merchants members…
Statue of longest-serving Texas sheriff moved to old Burnet County Jail
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — In honor of his legacy in Burnet County…
U.S. 281 reopens and dozens return home after asphalt plant fire
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Crews snuffed an equipment fire July 6 at an asphalt…
Burnet woman charged with intoxication assault after hitting pedestrian
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Authorities have charged a Burnet woman with intoxication assault after…
Burnet Fire Department adds new ladder truck with greater reach
JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER BURNET — The Burnet Fire Department is reaching new heights,…
Burnet CISD career fair connects students with employers
JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER BURNET — It’s never too early to learn skills for a…
Students receive treatment after YMCA chlorine overexposure
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — Emergency workers treated about a dozen Burnet Consolidated Independent School…
Grand jury indicts Burnet man in drug overdose death
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — A Burnet County grand jury has indicted a suspect who…
Elderly man dies in Burnet County house fire April 17
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — An elderly man died April 17 in a house fire….
74-year-old Burnet-area woman dies in house fire
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — A 74-year-old woman died April 4 after her home became…
Burnet EDC negotiating land deal to attract businesses, including national chain stores
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Burnet Economic Development Corp. officials are considering the…
City leaders, business owners volunteer in Meals on Wheels awareness campaign
GEORGETOWN – Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties is participating in the 14th annual March for Meals,…
Burnet adopts ordinance against feeding deer due to road safety
JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER BURNET — In an effort to increase road safety, the…
Burnet partners with developers to install water lines along US 281
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — A water line project is nearing completion to pave the…
Highland Lakes communities celebrate National Night Out
MARBLE FALLS — One of the best ways to prevent crime is by getting to…
Recent attacks on police prompt local law enforcement rally
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — Burnet Police Chief Paul Nelson says his agency…
Parts of 281 and 29 in Burnet to close for firefighter’s procession
FROM STAFF REPORT BURNET — People traveling through or around Burnet the morning of Sept….