A couple entered a guilty plea on human traf- ficking charges in connec tion with a north Burnet County counseling center for children, who were allegedly used to further for-profit businesses. In February, co-defendants Gary and Meghann Wiggins pled guilty in the 424th District Court of Burnet County to six counts each of trafficking of persons, each of which is a second-degree felony.

A Nevada man in his 60s died April 7, at Reveille Peak Ranch, during the time the venue was hosting the Texas Eclipse Festival. Officials say the man was reportedly on a hike with other people when he suffered a “medical issue.” The death occurred at the height of the event coordinated to celebrate the total solar eclipse April 8.

Early voting gets underway on April 22 for city and municipal elections. Voters need to know the following early voting locations: • 8 a.m.

A Kingsland ex-li- brarian who was fired for “insubordination” in 2022 has sued Llano County and the county library sys- tem in federal court. Suzette Baker claims her First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired for refusing to remove some books from the library shelves, and for other actions.