Drop in new Llano County COVID cases
While COVID-19 cases across the United States crossed the 5-million mark on Aug. 9, Llano…
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More COVID-19-related deaths, including two in Llano County
Llano County officials reported the county’s first two COVID-19-related deaths, while Burnet County officials announced…
Texas primary runoff results
Highland Lakes voters cast their ballots July 14 in the Democratic and Republican primary runoffs….
Llano County commissioners, residents voice concerns over sand plant
Not one of the more than a dozen people sharing their thoughts July 13 about…
Granite Shoals man charged in theft of ATV
Llano County sheriff’s deputies charged a 41-year-old Granite Shoals man in the theft of an…
Early voting for runoffs starts June 29
Election Day for the Republican and Democratic primary runoffs in Burnet and Llano counties is…
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…
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…
Llano County judge: ‘Social discipline’ today, back to business tomorrow
Llano County Judge Ron Cunningham looks forward to the day the county can return to…
Local counties’ COVID-19 numbers low compared to surrounding areas
Since the state of Texas recorded its first confirmed COVID-19 cases on March 4, the…
Llano County task force monitoring stay-home order violations
The Llano County attorney and sheriff announced the formation of the Llano County COVID-19 Education…
Llano and Blanco counties confirm COVID-19 cases
Llano and Blanco counties joined the growing list of Texas counties with confirmed COVID-19 cases….
Blackburn, Wall hold off GOP challengers; voters pick Biden
Two Highland Lakes Republican incumbents received their party’s nominations despite challengers in the March 3…
Llano County deputies investigating hunter’s death
Llano County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating the death of man in a hunting incident…
Early voting in Texas primaries begins February 18
Early voting for the Texas joint primaries begins Tuesday, February 18, and ends Friday, February…
ON THE AGENDA: Llano County Commissioners Court
The Llano County Commissioners Court will discuss and hear about several topics during its meeting…
Where do your property taxes go?
While April 15 is the deadline for federal income tax returns, Texas property owners shouldn’t…
Wildfires a concern in midst of winter drought in Central Texas
Drought and potential wildfires should be year-round concerns, even in the middle of winter, according…
Where the Highland Lakes works: Job and population numbers
When it comes to overall employment, retail is a large factor in the Highland Lakes…
Llano County bulk collection October 12 in Buchanan Dam
A Llano County bulk collection is October 12 at the East Llano County Annex on…
Hot, dry weather brings back burn bans across the area
With chances of rain melting away like a popsicle on a July day in the…
Storm and state hamper Llano County budgeting
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS In developing the upcoming 2019-20 budget, Llano County officials have had…
Llano County questions accuracy of FEMA flood maps
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS Patty Pfister not only has high-water marks from the October 2018…