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A crew began picking up the pieces March 5 after wind gusts swept the roof off Hoover's Valley Store, 7203 Park Road 4, just outside of Kingsland. Photos by Beverly Walker/The Highlander

Windy conditions sweeps through the Highland Lakes

03/04/2025 04:59 PM

Wind damaged the patio roof of a business in downtown Marble Falls at Avenue J and Third Street March 4 as wind gusts reportedly topped 40 mph.

Weather service forecasts high winds

03/04/2025 04:53 PM

Crews began demolishing the Thai Niyom restaurant building, 909 U.S. 281 in Marble Falls Feb. 26 to clear the way for a right-of-way upgrade at the intersection of RM 1431. Connie Swinney/The Highlander

Demolition clears way for intersection fix

An intersection in the heart of Marble Falls morphed into a cleared lot as crews demolished several structures for upcoming work aimed at making the thoroughfare safer. The work started the week of Feb. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

From left, Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 1 Jim Luther Jr., County Elections Administrator Doug Ferguson, Hart Civic representatives Felice Liston, Sam Derheimer, Rich Geppert, Gillespie County Elections Administrator Jim Riley, Gillespie County Clerk Lindsey Brown, Pct. 4 Commissioner Jo...

‘Paper trail’ coming for voting devices

Recently, the Burnet County Commissioners and County Elections Administrator Doug Ferguson hosted a town meeting to discuss the possibility of purchasing new stateof- the-art voting devices. More than 50 locals attended the meeting in Burnet Feb. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Granite Shoals approves deer harvest

Granite Shoals approves deer harvest

The Granite Shoals City Council agreed Tuesday to go along with a rewritten ordinance controlling deer harvesting in the city, including using the city’s non-sales-taxpaying position to buy equipment for deer harvesters. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

County kicks judge pick can down the road

County kicks judge pick can down the road

After almost one hour of deliberation during a closed-door executive session, the Burnet County commissioners took no action related to the selection of an official to fill the vacancy for county judge. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Suspected measles case prompts alert

Suspected measles case prompts alert

Burnet Couny officials are cautioning the community about a possible measles infection in the community. “There is a measles outbreak in the state, and Burnet County has one possible case that we’re currently testing,” said Burnet County Health Authority Dr. 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Granite Shoals sets up precursor to PIDs

Granite Shoals sets up precursor to PIDs

Granite Shoals city council members approve a resolution Tuesday that sets rules for public improvement districts (PIDs) even though the city has no PIDs on the horizon. The process was referred by Mayor Ron Munos as getting “all our ducks in a row.” 03/04/2025 02:33 AM

Suspected measles case prompts alert

Suspected measles case prompts alert

02/27/2025 03:42 PM

In June last year, residents Londa Chandler (left) and Darlene Hargett took a closer look at the planned new voting devices for Burnet County. The public gets an - other look on Feb. 25. File photo

Town hall to reveal new election gear

The public is invited to attend the Burnet County Elections Administration town hall meeting set for 6 p.m. Feb. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM

PEC to host first-of-its-kind emergency readiness fair

PEC to host first-of-its-kind emergency readiness fair

In a commitment to safety and caring for its members and communities, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is partnering with the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Office of Emergency Management to host a firstof- its-kind community preparedness fair, called “Ready as One”. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM

Below average rainfall complicates water problems

Below average rainfall complicates water problems

During its recent meeting, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board voted unanimously to maintain stage four extreme drought mandatory water-use restrictions currently in force since several weeks ago. “We really need much above-average rainfall to get some movement on recharge levels in the aquifers, for surface water, too,” General Manager Mitchell Sodek told the board members. 02/25/2025 02:30 AM

Despite move, city sees HOT benets of Howdy Roo

Despite move, city sees HOT benets of Howdy Roo

Maybe the marriage is strained. Yet there will be no divorce between a long-running chili cookoff and the Marble Falls hotel/ motel occupancy tax (HOT). 02/21/2025 02:28 AM

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County judge hang up raises prospect of tie-breaker

Burnet County commissioners have yet to indicate whether the court could reach a decision on a county judge selection, harkening several theories about the potential outcome. On Feb. 02/21/2025 02:28 AM

PEC watching arctic front with crews, plans in place

PEC watching arctic front with crews, plans in place

02/18/2025 02:05 PM

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