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At the end of the last fiscal year the city had total revenues of $30,215,796 and expenditures of $24,552,398, a surplus of $5,663,398. Contributed rendering

Horseshoe Bay reports $5.6M surplus

Horseshoe Bay city council members got a chance to brag Tuesday – at least for what their predecessors and the city staff did. Jon Watson of the Houston auditing firm of Brooks Watson & Co. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Marble Falls paves way for Manzano Mile development

Marble Falls paves way for Manzano Mile development

Recently, the Marble Falls City Council accepted a petition calling for the creation of the Manzano Mile Public Improvement District. During its Jan. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Contributed/ PEC The Pedernales Electric Cooperative District 5 area encompasses several counties including County Burnet locally.

PEC accepting board director nominations

Nomination petitions and applications are now open for Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) members seeking to serve their communities on the board of directors in Districts 4 and 5. PEC has seven board directors who each serve three-year terms. Those who are interested can find petition 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

City defines partnership with crisis group

City defines partnership with crisis group

The Marble Falls City Council streamlined its role in conjunction with a nonprofit crisis response organization during its regular meeting Jan. 21. 01/24/2025 02:09 AM

Marble Falls council set to review Manzano district

Marble Falls council set to review Manzano district

During its upcoming meeting, the Marble Falls City Council plans to review a petition related to creation of the Manzano Mile Public Improvement District. The council plans to meet 6 p.m. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

Horseshoe Bay to hear municipal audit praise

Horseshoe Bay to hear municipal audit praise

Horseshoe Bay City Council members apparently can look forward to some good news when they meet Tuesday afternoon. They’re scheduled to review an audit of the city’s finances for the fiscal year that ended Sept. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

Area residents are working to keep animals or livestock sheltered and ensuring they can access non-frozen drinking water. On Jan. 17, Charlee Wilson-Caffee of Thunderhorse Outfitters at Reveille Peak Ranch

Freezing conditions descend on the Highland Lakes

Cold weather, snow and ice are some of the dangers people face. Those conditions can be life-threatening as well as cause damage to property. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

Currently, the Burnet Central Appraisal District seeks a new construction manger to oversee the renovation of office space it owns next door to its headquarters at

Plans progressing for tax office makeover

The Burnet Central Appraisal District hopes soon to hire one construction manager soon to direct renovation of several enclosed square feet of office space the district owns at 215 S. Pierce, adjacent to district headquarters at 223 S. Pierce, near the Burnet County Courthouse east side and the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District office. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

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Winter storms: Keeping property damage to a minimum

In 2021, winter storms in Texas led to hundreds of thousands of insurance claims and billions of dollars in damage. Here are steps you can take to protect your home and property from winter storm damage, according to the Texas Department of Insurance. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

File photo Due to the limited time available and the ongoing restructuring efforts, the SDBA will not be able to host a race at Lakefest in 2025.

Event organizers cancel Lakefest 2025

The Southern Drag Boat Association (SDBA) and the Marble Falls Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce are issuing this joint statement to provide an important update regarding Lakefest 2025. As of January 2025, the Southern Drag Boat Association has undergone a transfer of ownership and is currently restructuring under new leadership. 01/21/2025 02:07 AM

Granite Shoals Municipal Judge Frank Reilly steps forward to accept his appointment as precinct 4 justice of the peace upon the retirement of Debbie Bindseil. Raymond V. Whelan/The Highlander

Commissioners tap replacement for JP spot

The Burnet County Commissioners Court gave a fond farewell to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Debbie Bindseil during their recent meeting. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery was selected as the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization representative for Burnet County. Contributed photo

Details emerge in county judge search process

Burnet County Commissioners Court recently clarified details for the appointment process for a county judge to fill the unexpired post. During the Jan. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

Sheriffs office calls jump by 13%

Sheriffs office calls jump by 13%

Despite a hike in calls for service from the previous year, Burnet County Sheriff’s Office officials say peace officers have maintained expeditious response times. Burnet County Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Trevino reported Dec. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

Filing begins for school, city candidates

Filing begins for school, city candidates

The filing deadline is underway for candidates vying for election in May for entities including school boards, cities, municipal utility districts and emergency services districts. Wednesday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

Local patriotic celebration marks inauguration day

Local patriotic celebration marks inauguration day

As a new president prepares to lead the country, local Republicans want the community to join in on a down home Inauguration Celebration. Burnet County Republicans are hosting the event on Monday, Jan. 01/17/2025 02:05 AM

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