Burnet County Democrats welcome 3rd Court of Appeals candidate
Judge Darlene Byrne is the featured guest at the Burnet County Democratic Club membership meeting…
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Burn ban not needed — yet; county COVID-19 numbers updated
Conditions aren’t quite right for an outdoor burn ban in Burnet County, but commissioners are…
Texas enters next reopening phase; new rules for businesses, outdoor events
On June 3, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Phase III of his plan to reopen Texas…
Some 2020 Census field operations resume
The U.S. Census Bureau announced May 22 that the Williamson County Area Census Office, which…
Driver’s license offices reopen with limited services; appointments required
Texas Department of Public Safety driver’s license offices in Marble Falls and Llano will reopen…
Granite Shoals councilor resigns; reopening offices on agenda
Two days after the Granite Shoals City Council appointed Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards to fill the…
Rep. Williams hosting tele-town hall
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams will hold a teleconference town hall May 21 to give an…
Granite Shoals fills vacant seat
Three times was the charm for Elizabeth “Libby” Edwards in landing the Place 5 seat…
Granite Shoals OKs purchase of four lots for new water tower
Granite Shoals City Council found a spot for its new water tank, approving spending $27,500…
Burnet council members sworn in
The Burnet City Council swore in three members at its May 12 regular meeting: incumbents…
District 20 challenger speaker at virtual Burnet County Democratic Club meeting
The Burnet County Democratic Club will hold a virtual meeting by Zoom at 11:30 a.m….
Marble Falls City Council, EDC in person as Texas reopens
Members of the Marble Falls City Council and Economic Development Corporation met in person for…
Salons can reopen May 8; gyms and bars will have to wait
Gov. Greg Abbott gave the green light to beauty salons and barbershops to reopen starting…
Marble Falls City Council meeting in person May 5 at Lakeside Pavilion
Marble Falls City Council meets in person on May 5, the first time since state’s…
Burnet, Marble Falls housing authorities receive federal funds
Two Highland Lakes housing authorities are receiving funds thanks to the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief,…
Llano County asking for 50 percent occupancy rate for open businesses
Llano County wants its non-essential businesses slated to reopen May 1 to be allowed to…
Granite Shoals City Council seeks candidates for open seat after resignation
Granite Shoals City Council has started the process of finding a replacement for Councilor Todd…
COVID-19 is still out there, Burnet County officials remind residents
Dr. Jules Madrigal, the Burnet County local health authority, explained that while Gov. Greg Abbott…
Reopening Texas starts Friday with retail, restaurants, movie theaters
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that some Texas businesses will be allowed to reopen May 1…
Local hospitals get CARES Act grants
Two Highland Lakes hospitals each landed $84,317 grants through the CARES Act to help during…
Burnet County Fairgrounds site of state COVID-19 testing April 25
The Texas National Guard will set up a COVID-19 mobile testing and collection site at…
Census field operations delayed until June 1; local response rates low
The federal government has suspended field operations for the 2020 Census until at least June…
Local elections pushed to November
Six Burnet County elections slated for May 2 have been postponed until November 3. Earlier…
Governor closes schools, opens state parks with restrictions, adds retail to-go
During a news conference April 17, Governor Greg Abbott announced his reopening plans for Texas,…