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Continuing drought triggers LCRA restrictions
Continuing drought triggers LCRA restrictions
The Lower Colorado River Authority in March announced two significant drought responses that affect all LCRA water customers. LCRA moved from Stage 1 to Stage 2 of its drought response, requiring all LCRA firm water customers – including cities, industries and retail water suppliers – to increase water saving measures and limit outdoor watering to no more than once a week; and LCRA determined that no water from the Highland Lakes will be available to most LCRA interruptible agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2025. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Dale Wood of Myers Concrete Con - struction demonstrated March 7 how far off the ground a new pedestrian bridge will be once installed. Connie Swinney/The Highlander
Crew drills down on water feature work
A crew is transforming lots on the shoreline of Lake Marble Falls, ushering in millions of dollars of citywide parks improvements. Adjacent to Lakeside Park off Yett Street on Buena Vista Drive, crews have cleared and prepped property owned by Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation (EDC) for a water fall feature, extended concrete walkways, stairs and a pedestrian bridge. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
On March 6, from left, Sen. Pete Flores, Meritorious Service Award recipient Trooper Franklin Randolph and Chairwoman Stephanie Fisher listened to the recounting of Randolph's bravery during the Hill Country 100 Club Awards Banquet in Burnet. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Hill Country 100 Club honors first responders
The Hill Country 100 Club honored first responders for their outstanding service March 6 at the YMCA of the Highland Lakes. Nominations were gathered from 72 agencies across Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas and Llano counties. 03/11/2025 03:37 AM
Llano County SO launches double death probe
Llano County SO launches double death probe
03/06/2025 02:33 PM
Blanco County crash results in three deaths just north of Johnson City on U.S. 281. Contributed/North Blanco County EMS
3 dead in multiple vehicle crash near Johnson City
03/06/2025 02:30 PM
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
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