A fire severely damaged a Granite Shoals residence on the evening of Friday, Oct. 23. Nobody was reportedly harmed in the blaze. The cause of the fire, and if the structure is salvageable, are still unknown. dailytrib.com/2026/10/26/fir…

This week, Oct. 26-30, is the final week of early voting for the upcoming midterm elections. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3. Read the story on DailyTrib for more: dailytrib.com/2026/10/26/las…

A military practice mortar found inside a Granite Shoals home prompted an evacuation perimeter on Oct. 24 before a bomb squad determined the item posed no threat. dailytrib.com/2026/10/26/old…

A new waste management provider will begin service in Burnet next month. In preparation, city staff shared key information on cart removal and delivery, as well as updated pickup zones and dates. dailytrib.com/2026/10/23/new…

BIZ Brief: Caffeinated Chaos serves drinks on the go Caffeinated Chaos, a family-owned mobile beverage business, offers specialty drinks across the Highland Lakes with an energetic kick. dailytrib.com/2026/10/23/biz…

Marble Falls has approved a funding agreement with the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation to cover the cost of new holiday sculptures for the Walkway of Lights. dailytrib.com/2026/10/23/mar…

The Burnet school district is developing plans to improve student success at four of its six campuses after receiving failing accountability grades from the state in August. dailytrib.com/2026/10/23/bur…

Construction of a new water tower in Bertram is rapidly progressing, with large sections of the structure being erected throughout October. dailytrib.com/2026/10/22/new…

Approving new guidelines for public-private partnerships is the latest step taken by the Marble Falls city council in its pursuit of a new, bigger city hall. dailytrib.com/2026/10/22/mar…

Cottonwood Shores plans capital improvements for 2027, including street repairs, drainage work, water and wastewater upgrades, and park improvements. Read the story at DailyTrib.com.

Volunteers welcome. The Hill Country Litter Lifters will clean up roadside trash and spread wildflower seeds on Oct. 24 along RR 1431 between Marble Falls and Granite Shoals. dailytrib.com/2026/10/22/lit…

The third annual Bed Build on Saturday, Nov. 14, in Horseshoe Bay, is in need of volunteers to help build beds for local children in need. dailytrib.com/2026/10/21/bed…

Cottonwood Shores plans capital improvements for 2027, including street repairs, drainage work, water and wastewater upgrades, and park improvements. dailytrib.com/2026/10/21/cot…

Granite Shoals residents can explore private aircraft, emergency response equipment, and recent airport development during the Granite Shoals Airport Open House on Saturday, Oct. 24. dailytrib.com/2026/10/20/gra…

The Marble Falls and Burnet high school bands earned the highest ratings possible at the UIL Region Marching Contest last weekend, advancing to the area contest at the end of the month. Read more at DailyTrib. dailytrib.com/2026/10/20/mar…

The city of Burnet recently changed the zoning of a parcel of land along Texas 29 from residential to commercial. The shift could allow for the construction of nearly a dozen new retail spaces. dailytrib.com/2026/10/20/bur…

Marble Falls will not move forward with a proposed 250-foot artificial Christmas tree intended to break a world record during the 2026 holiday season. dailytrib.com/2026/10/20/mar…

Early voting for the midterm elections began on Monday, Oct. 19, and runs until Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3. Read the story for more information on when, where, and how to cast your vote. dailytrib.com/2026/10/19/ear…

Highland Lakes football teams back at it for Week 9: Marble Falls travels to China Spring, Burnet hosts Lampasas, Faith Academy travels to St. Augustine. Llano has a bye. 📷 Stennis Shots dailytrib.com/2026/10/19/fri…

After four years of losses in one of the oldest high school football rivalries in Texas, Marble Falls Mustangs secured a long-awaited victory in the Battle of Burnet County. dailytrib.com/2026/10/19/bat…