The 127-room boutique hotel and conference center, The Ophelia, could be opening its doors this winter. The future hospitality hotspot has been under construction since early 2025 and was originally expected to open in October of this year.

Oct 28, 2026

DailyTrib.com (Highland Lakes / Picayune)fire department equipment purchase

Burnet Fire Department to get new breathing equipment - DailyTrib.com

The Burnet Fire Department will get new air packs to protect firefighters from breathing in smoke and hazardous fumes using federal and city funding. Burnet City Council approved the purchase of 25 self-contain...

Oct 28, 2026

DailyTrib.com (Highland Lakes / Picayune)infrastructure grant application

Granite Shoals seeks state funds for infrastructure projects - DailyTrib.com

Granite Shoals is seeking up to $750,000 in state grant funding for street repairs, drainage improvements, and water and sewer projects. The Granite Shoals City Council approved a resolution Tuesday, Oct. 27, a...

Oct 28, 2026

Community pulse

Flood gauges vs. sirens

Burn ban

Public safety

March 2026 Primary Election

Public Comments

General Public Comments

Constitution Week

March 2026 Primary Election Report

Sheriff's Office Technology and Network Upgrades

Election Integrity

Electronic Voting Systems

Zoning & land use

Election Security

Surveillance

Government Surveillance

General

Lone Star Faith, LLC EMS Application

Child Abuse and Prevention and Awareness month

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Government Letter of Approval for Lonestar Faith, LLC

Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Invocation

Executive Session

Presentation from Caroline Ragsdill regarding the annual report from the Burnet County Child Welfare Board.

Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) Fire Safety Risks

General Public Comment

Unincorporated Area Burn Ban

November 4, 2025 Election Canvass

Public Hearing on the formation of the Burnet County Emergency Services District, No. 11 at 9:00 a.m. (Wilson)

FEMA Public Assistance Application

Formation of Emergency Services District No. 10

Review and discuss Burnet County's vehicle policies and vehicle retirement mileage report

Voting System

County Operations

Child Abuse Awareness Month

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

Purchase of HART Intercivic Voting System

County-Wide Voting Program

Appointment of Burnet County Judge

County Judge Applicant Forums

County Judge Vacancy and Appointment Process

In the news

Developer taps Granite Shoals for 400-lot gated community

Flood watch puts Highland Lakes residents on alert

LCRA opens floodgates at Wirtz and Starcke dams

New Avenue N bridge opens to traffic in Marble Falls

Granite Shoals to vote on same tax rate, budget Sept. 22

Rainfall prompts lifting of Burnet, Llano county burn bans

MFISD approves $98M budget, lower tax rate

Horseshoe Bay adopts budget, holds tax rate steady

Leaders share update on Wirtz Dam bridge project

The Ophelia on track for winter opening - DailyTrib.com

Burnet Fire Department to get new breathing equipment - DailyTrib.com

Granite Shoals seeks state funds for infrastructure projects - DailyTrib.com