Burnet leaders talk flood recovery, bond package at state of the community
Key updates on flood recovery efforts and information on an upcoming $135 million bond election…
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Burnet tweaks multi-family residential regulations to better manage developments
The Burnet City Council recently approved amendments to the city’s multi-family residential district “R-3” regulations…
Burnet buys more acreage for golf course preservation
The Burnet City Council further bolstered its protection of the Delaware Springs Golf Course by…
Hamilton Creek playscape reopens as flood recovery progresses
The Hamilton Creek Park playscape reopened on Monday, March 2, after months of closure due…
Delaware Springs to increase rates, change dynamic pricing
The Burnet City Council recently approved increases to green fees and twilight rates for the…
Burnet County 2026 primary election voting guide
The 2026 primary elections are scheduled for March 3, but early voting runs from Tuesday,…
Burnet County and city of Burnet join forces to battle state transmission line project
On Tuesday, Feb. 25, the governments of Burnet County and the city of Burnet voted…
BCISD certifies unopposed candidates for school board
NOTE: This certification of candidates is unrelated to the March 3, 2026 primary election, which…
Highland Lakes Canine Rescue seeks donors for Amplify Austin matching campaign
Highland Lakes Canine Rescue is seeking donations during Amplify Austin, a regional online fundraising campaign,…
Burnet Bulldogs hire new offensive coordinator
The Burnet Bulldogs hope to start the 2026 season strong with the help of their…
Burnet High School weekly sports preview for the week of Feb. 16
Below is the weekly schedule of sporting events for the Burnet High School for the…
Candidates and contested races locked in for upcoming Burnet City Council elections
NOTE: This election is unrelated to the March 3, 2026 primary election, which includes party…
Boots & BBQ raises over $200,000 for Highland Lakes foster children
The 11th annual Boots & BBQ fundraiser raised more than $200,000 on Feb. 7 for…
Burnet County approves $1 million in unbudgeted IT upgrades
The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved up to $1 million in spending for major information…
Commissioners Court narrows in on courthouse rehabilitation design for planning grant
The Burnet County Courthouse is one step closer to a major rehabilitation after the Burnet…
Burnet to approve purchase of two properties, expand downtown parking
The Burnet City Council and Economic Development Corporation moved to purchase two properties located off…
Natural gas pipeline planned to pass through Burnet County; community meeting Feb. 11
The Eiger Express Pipeline would take a 450-mile route, transporting natural gas from West Texas…
No Burnet trout release to be held this winter
The city of Burnet will not hold its annual rainbow trout release at Hamilton Creek…
Suspected terrorist detained in Burnet County traffic stop
During a routine traffic stop on Thursday, Feb. 5, Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies identified…
Jackson Street Jams free concert series ready to rock in 2026
Jackson Street Jams is back with an encore in 2026, ready to rock the stage…
Final BCISD board meeting scheduled before decision on proposed $141 million bond package
Members of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District School Board of Trustees will hold a…
Burnet County considers intergovernmental commission to combat transmission line; community workshop Feb. 3
Burnet County leadership is reaching out to other local governments to investigate the possibility of…
Burnet removes local state of disaster following July floods; reconstruction efforts continue
The Burnet City Council voted to remove the local state of disaster following the devastating…
Burnet High School Softball Season Preview
It’s softball season in Burnet, which means the Lady Dawgs Softball team is gearing up…