Burnet police urge safe driving along Texas 29 East during construction
The Burnet Police Department is urging residents and travelers to maintain safe driving practices along…
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Remembering fallen officers on National Police Week
Local law enforcement is honoring fallen officers for National Police Week, May 10-16. The week…
State reps question controversial transmission line project
A controversial transmission line project is under scrutiny from state lawmakers who are questioning the…
Government Meetings for the week of May 11, 2026
Agendas for Highland Lakes governments are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not…
BIZ Brief: New Sonic sizzles to life, old Sonic fizzles out
A new Sonic location at 1404 S. Water Street in Burnet should be opening soon,…
Local elections results: Burnet and Llano counties
Highland Lakes area voters chose new leaders and made big decisions in Burnet and Llano…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of May 4
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
Burnet to replace aging water, electrical infrastructure
The city of Burnet will look to overhaul aging water and electrical infrastructure over the…
Burnet expands municipal court power over health, safety, nuisance cases
The Burnet Municipal Court recently expanded its judicial power over health, safety, and nuisance cases…
Groundwater District assessing studies for proposed quarry
A proposed 715-acre rock quarry situated on Hoover Valley Road in Burnet is still pushing…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of April 27
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
Burnet to participate in flood study, contribute to state flood plan
The city of Burnet will look to further bolster its flood preparedness in the coming…
Burnet adds steam to get historic railcar restoration on track
Two passenger cars from the Austin Steam Train Association will get a needed facelift this…
UPDATE: Burnet girl found safe after widespread missing report
A Burnet girl, Presley Allen, was reported missing on Facebook at 11:22 a.m. on Monday,…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of April 13
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…
Public comments welcome on plan for supporting aging residents
A drafted plan outlining new strategies to support aging adults, their caregivers, and communities within…
BMS flaunts leafy bargains at second spring plant sale
Burnet community members were given a chance to up their garden game on Wednesday, April…
Burnet approves major flood buyout program with NRCS
Long-awaited flood relief could be headed to the owners of 13 properties throughout the city…
Burnet hires chief building official
The city of Burnet recently hired a new chief building official, Steve Riggs, to help…
Street dances, food and drink gardens, live music on two stages at Burnet Bluebonnet Festival
Jason Boland & The Stragglers top the bill of an extra-special lineup of musicians at…
Sprint into Bluebonnet Festival festivities at the Bluebonnet Run
The 2026 Bluebonnet Festival is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to…
Burnet fights steep Atmos gas hike
Atmos Energy is proposing a price hike that could raise natural gas utility rates by…
Burnet County statewide emergency alert system drill on Thursday, April 2
A statewide emergency alert system drill will be held from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Thursday,…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of March 30
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for Burnet High School for the week…