A lightning bolt left Burnet residents without power for about an hour Friday as crews repaired an electric device west of town. The incident disrupted operations at Seton Highland Lakes Hospital’...
Cook acquitted in tainted burger case
A 24-year-old cook accused of tainting a burger served to Burnet’s police chief last year was found not guilty in court Tuesday. Jaime Alberto Perez, who lists his residence in Denison, Texas, was...
Misuse roads? Get a ticket
Burnet County commissioners got tough on violators of “NO THRU TRAFFIC ” signs on county roads Tuesday, paving the way for law enforcement officers to write tickets for violators. L...
Conaway wants healthcare bill defeated in Senate
U.S. Rep. Mike Conaway urged his constituents to help “kill” a healthcare reform bill when it reaches the U.S. Senate. “The grassroots organizations, individuals and collective groups can weigh in...
Band success music to ears
While competing with students from all over the greater Austin area at the TMEA District band auditions, 16 of the Burnet Middle School’s Honors Band made it through to the district band while s...
Jamboree opens Saturday in HCCC
The first show of the Burnet Jamboree in its new home in the Hill Country Community Center at the corner of Jackson and boundary streets will be held 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, featuring the C...
Pilot dies in Burnet plane crash
The pilot and sole occupant of an airplane died at mid-day Saturday after his small, home-built aircraft crashed about a mile short of the Burnet Municipal Airport near Delaware Springs. Louis Mar...
(UPDATE - Thursday)
Bode Barker, a local Llano musician and former Castell fire chief, was found innocent Wednesday night of allegedly sexually assaulting a 10-year-old girl in April 1999.
City council seeks help creating comprehensive plan
In City Council’s meeting, the unusually short agenda listed only two items for discussion and consideration on Monday, which included the need to seek help from citizens in the community who are ...
Outdoor Channel features Llano in gold show
The Outdoor Channel featured area gold prospectors on its show, “Gold Fever”, on Saturday morning. “Gold Fever” has been running for 13 years and is one of the highest rated shows on O...
Buchanan Chamber hosts raffle
The Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a raffle for a $500 Visa card. The drawing for the card will be on Dec. 7. People can sign up as late as Dec. 6. If you are intereste...
Jury selected for child assault trial
Barker, a local musician and former Castell fire chief, will stand trial on charges of aggravated sexual assault of a child. Opening statements will begin Tuesday.
Pilot dies in Burnet plane crash
The pilot and sole occupant of an airplane died at mid-day Saturday after his small, home-built aircraft crashed about a mile short of the Burnet Municipal Airport near Delaware Springs. Louis Mar...
Man accused in Kingsland fatal shooting accepts plea deal
Tommy Oakes of Kingsland, who was accused of shooting and killing suspected burglar Casey Rowe, 25, at a neighbor’s house in July 2008, accepted a plea deal for deadly conduct on Friday at the Bla...