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Major wreck in Burnet County kills two people, SH 71 reopened
BURNET COUNTY, Texas — A major wreck in Burnet County left two people dead and temporarily shut down State Highway 71 in both directions on Thursday. Burnet County ESD 9 Spicewood Fire Rescue and the Texas DPS responded to the scene. It happened at around 4 p.m. in Marble...
Visitors, businesses welcome higher water levels
Visitors, businesses welcome higher water levels Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Eric Bullard loaded his equipment May 15 to prepare to head home after spending the day on Lake Buchanan. He welcomed the rise in lake levels but found the water murky and choppy. Connie Swinney/The Highlander ...
Wet weather boosts levels in lakes Buchanan, Travis
Wet weather boosts levels in lakes Buchanan, Travis Connie Swinney Associate Editor Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image A view of Lake Buchanan just off FM 2341 May 15 offers a look at rising water levels from recent rain. Connie Swinney/ The Highlander ...
County takes aim at ‘nuisance’ property
County takes aim at ‘nuisance’ property Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners recently indicated they have lost almost all of their patience with one privately- owned property filled with piles of de bris due west on...
BCSO to work with auditor on OT
BCSO to work with auditor on OT Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Body Sheriff's Office.During departmental updates at the regular meeting, Burnet County Chief Deputy Alan Trevino reported all county jail staff positions are filled.“We are full,” Trevino told the...
Runoff early voting May 20-24
Runoff early voting May 20-24 From Staff Reports Fri, 05/17/2024 - 02:58 Image Body The local runoff election in Burnet County features two races – the tax assessor- collector and county commissioner – for the May 28 election.Early voting is open 7 a.m. to 7...
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