LIST: Confirmed coronavirus cases by county
A list of all county-reported cases so far
23-year-old identified as missing swimmer who died at Muleshoe Bend Park
The body was recovered when the Pedernales Fire Department was able to locate it with sonar, according to TCSO.
Some Central Texas parks still open for Easter weekend
All across Central Texas are similar stories, parks closed in an effort to promote social distancing during this pandemic. Not every park is closed though.
City of Burnet launches assistance program for local businesses affected by COVID-19
The money from this program is coming from a half-cent sales tax that feeds an economic development fund. So far the city has provided almost 50 loans totaling nearly $200,000.
Austin among cities targeted by DEA raids in national effort to break up cartel operation
Those targeted in the raid are allegedly linked to a Mexican Cartel.
Burnet High School placed on lockdown due to report of gun on campus
BCISD says that out of an abundance of caution, other campuses briefly activated lockout procedures, which involved students remaining inside the building but otherwise resuming their day.
Body of missing boater found in Lake Travis
Texas Game Wardens reported that they were notified of the missing kayaker around 11 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Roadways reopen, area declared safe after explosion at aerospace facility in Briggs
The Burnet County Sheriff's Office says just before 6:30 p.m., an explosion occurred at the Firefly Aerospace facility near US 183.
Spicewood man shot dead following road rage incident
Around 2 p.m. on January 15, the Burnet County Sheriff's Office responded to the Spicewood Square Chevron convenience store located at 10115 E. SH 71 for a reported shooting incident.
Deadly shooting in Spicewood
Officials are expected to release more information about their investigation into a deadly shooting in Spicewood.
Marble Falls police looking for man they say robbed convenience store at gunpoint
A caller told police a young Hispanic man had entered the store, brandished a handgun and fled with cash and merchandise.
LCRA lowers LBJ, Inks lakes to help with recovery from 2018 floods
The eight-week drawdowns will end Friday, Feb. 28. Inks Lake will be lowered eight feet and Lake LBJ will lowered four feet.
Lake Marble Falls, Lake Granger join list of 27 Texas lakes infested with zebra mussels
Lake Marble Falls, along with Lake Granger north of Taylor, join 27 other Texas lakes where zebra mussels have been found. The mussels not only cause problems for water utilities, but clusters of the shells are razor-sharp, creating hazards in recreational areas.
US Marshals arrest man who sparked SWAT standoff at Spicewood home
Marshall Willard Brown, 43, of Spicewood, was wanted for a parole violation, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawful possession of a firearm.
Burnet County home engulfed by fire on Thanksgiving morning
A house caught fire in Burnet County on Thanksgiving morning.
Highland Lakes Squadron receives replacement World War 2 plane after “Bluebonnet Belle” crash
After losing a legendary World War II airplane just over one year ago, the Highland Lakes Squadron is getting a new vintage aircraft.
Burnet County Sheriff Office looking for escaped inmate
The inmate has been identified as Brandon Scott Zirkle, a 19-year-old white male. Zirkle is 178 pounds, 5'11" with brown hair and brown eyes, last seen wearing red pants.
Survivor of Burnet vintage plane crash files suit against plane operator
Cellphone video captured the World War II plane veering off the runway before takeoff. According to the National Transportation Safety Board’s preliminary report, the pilot told investigators he felt a shutter of a stall before the plane crashed.
66-year-old cyclist killed in Granite Shoals
The pickup driver noticed the bicyclist go down and immediately turned into the driveway of the Granite Shoals Fire Rescue Station that was across the street.
Legal hemp poses challenges for Texas prosecutors
Legalizing hemp in Texas is having unexpected consequences that are affecting criminal cases involving marijuana throughout the entire state.