Local rodeo stars shine at 2025 Junior NFR in Las Vegas
Two young rodeo stars from Burnet County, 10-year-old Austyn Shell and 11-year-old Haven Huffstuttler, recently…
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East Lake Buchanan VFD mourns loss of longtime fire chief
Former East Lake Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Ray Tilley died on Friday, Dec….
Burnet approves EDC funds for affordable housing project
Burnet leadership recently approved up to $150,000 in public funds to serve as a life…
Burnet approves funds for new K-9 officer; old dog detective retires
The Burnet Police Department is preparing to add a new K-9 unit to their ranks…
NEW BIZ: Divine 29 puts faith in new Burnet bookstore
The city of Burnet has a new bookstore in town that’s looking to serve the…
Bombs heard in Burnet County due to Fort Hood testing
Earth-shaking booms could highlight mornings in Burnet County as Fort Hood conducts controlled bombing exercises…
New BIZ: Airy Mount opens in Burnet
Burnet has a new coffee shop, Airy Mount, which recently opened at 1819 E. Polk…
Community grand opening for Burnet’s new city hall
The Burnet community is invited to the grand opening ceremony of the city’s new city…
Experience the reason for the season firsthand in the little town of Bethlehem in Burnet
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch…
Picayune-KBEY toy drive raises funds and fun for the holidays
The Picayune Magazine-KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Toy Drive brought in thousands of dollars and tons…
Burnet city councilor resigns due to business conflictÂ
Burnet City Councilor Tres Clinton resigned this week, stating that the rapid growth of his…
Highland Lakes events for the week of Dec. 1
Check out what’s happening the week of December 1, 2025 in the Highland Lakes area….
Freezing temperatures expected
Temperatures could drop to near, at, or below freezing on the night of Monday, Dec….
Ex-Burnet officer convicted of criminally negligent homicide for 2019 killing
Former Burnet Police Officer Russell Butler pleaded no contest on Wednesday, Nov. 19 to a…
Highland Lakes football playoffs: Round 1
District play for the 2025 high school football season is over and three Highland Lakes…
Masonic lodge honors veterans and fallen Burnet soldier
Valley Masonic Lodge #175 of Burnet held a Veterans Day program on Saturday, Nov. 8,…
GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 10, 2025
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
Burnet gets a new lawman
After months of searching, Burnet has hired a new police chief. The city announced on…
Groundwater district addresses concerns over Hoover Valley Road quarry
Public concern for a proposed massive rock-crushing facility in Burnet County is growing, especially regarding…
Friday night football: Week 10 matchups
Highland Lakes football teams are deep into the season and suiting up for Halloween night…
Ghostly encounters point spooky spotlight on Burnet, Llano counties
A hidden room in a historic, renovated home in Burnet filled with the smell of…
Local governments list resources before SNAP freeze
Like the rest of the United States, the Highland Lakes area is bracing for the…
Renovated historic home in Burnet reveals its secrets over time
Not every haunted house is scary. The lingering presence or energy felt by Nicole Westhoff…
Give input on future of Burnet transportation
Burnet is plotting out a roadmap for its future transportation needs and city officials want…