Abbott expands suspension of elective surgeries as COVID-19 cases rise
As COVID-19 cases increase in Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a proclamation July 9 suspending…
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US 281 project to begin this year, adding turn lane and paved shoulders
Construction on a “dangerous” section of U.S. 281 in southern Burnet County is set to…
Congressman Williams on KBEY
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Austin) will visit with Ed Chandler of KBEY 103.9 FM Radio…
Burnet County Veterans Services officer is on a mission
While his office hours are only two days a week, Burnet County Veterans Services Officer…
Burnet County fears poll worker shortage in November
Fear of COVID-19 had Burnet County scrambling to come up with enough poll workers for…
Burnet County growth remains steady
As other industries slowed or stopped altogether in the spring due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…
Governor issues face covering order
On Thursday, July 2, Governor Greg Abbott issued an executive order requiring all Texans to…
Williams backs bill preserving lower tax for breweries and wineries
The political landscape might be divided now more than ever, but one thing that can…
LCRA accepting grant applications for nonprofit projects
The Lower Colorado River Authority is accepting grant applications from Highland Lakes nonprofits via its…
Face masks can save lives, legal fees
Wearing a face mask saves lives, saves jobs, and can keep you out of jail….
PEC extends COVID-19 assistance for members and elects board officers
During the Pedernales Electric Cooperative board meeting June 19, directors elected new officers, welcomed recently…
Abbott asks Texans to wear masks; Burnet County has 101 cases, 3 deaths
Though he did not demand it during his June 22 media conference, Gov. Greg Abbott…
Llano County issues burn ban
Llano County officials issued a countywide burn ban effective June 15. The ban applies to…
Burnet County Democrats welcome 3rd Court of Appeals candidate
Judge Darlene Byrne is the featured guest at the Burnet County Democratic Club membership meeting…
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….