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Holiday events for Nov. 21-28

The holiday season has arrived full force in the Highland Lakes with charitable Thanksgiving meals and the beginning of Christmas festivities. Here is a list of events, times, and locations for the week of Nov. 21. Check DailyTrib.com each week for a new holiday events roundup through the season or browse the Events Calendar at […]

Meadowlakes recognizes Honor Flight sponsors with Citizenship Award

Meadowlakes Mayor Mark Bentley (left) presented residents Jess and May Lofgreen with the city’s Citizenship Award for sponsoring an honor flight for veterans in October. Courtesy photo The city of Meadowlakes presented May and Jess Lofgreen with a Citizenship Award during the City Council’s regular meeting Nov. 15. The Lofgreens were recognized for their contributions […]

Granite Shoals could tweak virtual participation in public meetings

Granite Shoals Mayor Aaron Garcia (center) listens to audience comments on virtual meeting participation during City Council’s regular meeting Nov. 16. Several changes to the virtual meeting participation policy, including online comment forms, shorter speaking times, and new software, but no direct action was taken. Garcia is flanked by Councilor Samantha Ortis, who voiced her […]

Ex-Burnet officer faces retrial in 2019 death

Russell Butler, a former Burnet police officer, will be retried on a manslaughter charge in the March 2019 shooting death of 25-year-old Brandon Jacque of Burnet. The retrial comes after an 11-1 hung jury on the same charge on Aug. 9. Courtesy photo Former Burnet Police Officer Russell Butler will be arraigned Thursday, Dec. 15, […]

Lady Dawgs show team effort in district honors; Shipley is top coach

The Burnet Lady Dawgs (28-12 overall, 10-0 district) capped off a fantastic 2022 campaign with a multitude of postseason honors. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Following a tremendous 28-12 season and undefeated campaign through district play, the Burnet Lady Dawgs varsity volleyball team is still reaching milestones. On Tuesday, Nov. 15, it was announced that […]

GOVERNMENT MEETINGS: For the week of Nov. 21

Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual, or both. Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always by the time this list is published. Check links for more information. Monday, Nov. 21 Llano County Commissioners Court 9 a.m. special meeting Llano County Courthouse […]

Granite Shoals looks at understaffing issues in Streets and Parks

Three out of the five Granite Shoals Streets and Parks Department employees outside of City Hall. Crew Lead Randy Rodriguez (left) said it can be difficult for workers to maintain the 19 city parks and 90 miles of roads in Granite Shoals. Department employees Tyler Torres and Frank Beltran agreed with his assessment. Staff photo […]

Burnet County Jail bookings for Nov. 11-17, 2022

The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Nov. 11-17, 2022, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a […]