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Burnet resident wins $1 million in Texas lottery

Burnet resident wins $1 million in Texas lottery

A Burnet resident woke up $1 million richer after claiming a top prize winning ticket in a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game.

October 23
$4 million winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Burnet

$4 million winning Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Burnet

Check your lottery tickets! Someone who bought a ticket in Burnet just won $4 million, according to Texas Lottery officials.

August 2
See the rare 'Devil's Cigar' hissing mushroom spotted at Texas state park

See the rare 'Devil's Cigar' hissing mushroom spotted at Texas state park

The Texas Star is highly selective about where it grows, mainly attaching to decaying cedar elm stumps in the central and northern parts of Texas, the Texas Parks and Wildlife said.

February 7
List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

List of Central Texas school districts' first day of school

Back to school is just around the corner, and Del Valle is the first district in the area to kick off classes, on Tuesday, August 9.

July 25, 2022
Williamson County property owners fight proposed natural gas pipeline

Williamson County property owners fight proposed natural gas pipeline

A final decision on the right of way out may not happen until things are talked out in a courtroom. If a compromise cannot be worked out, eminent domain filings may not happen until next year.

July 14, 2022
Large patches of bluebonnets emerge across Central Texas

Large patches of bluebonnets emerge across Central Texas

When taking a trip to see the bluebonnets, there are two big rules you should remember.

March 29, 2022
List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

List of Texas school closings: Here are the school districts, universities closing Feb. 3-4

Local school districts, colleges and universities are closing Thursday, Feb. 3 due to winter weather coming to Texas. You can see if your student's school district in this article.

February 3, 2022
Burnet City Council increases pay scale for police, firefighters

Burnet City Council increases pay scale for police, firefighters

Patrol Officer pay will now range between $58,700 to $71,000 annually, and Firefighter/Paramedic pay will range between $68,000 and $82,000 annually.

January 26, 2022
Hill Country sees little wintry precipitation despite a lot of anticipation

Hill Country sees little wintry precipitation despite a lot of anticipation

A Winter Storm Advisory was issued for most of Central Texas, but not many areas saw heavy sleet or ice.

January 20, 2022
Boil water notice along Lake Buchanan remains in effect after water main break

Boil water notice along Lake Buchanan remains in effect after water main break

The pipe broke early Sunday morning and was repaired just before dinner time Monday, according to Darrin Barker president of Corix Utilities.

January 3, 2022
Burnet CISD adjusts 2021-22 school year calendar due to COVID-19

Burnet CISD adjusts 2021-22 school year calendar due to COVID-19

Burnet CISD says that the calendar revisions were made in order to address campus closures earlier this month due to a large number of staff absences.

September 21, 2021
Burnet CISD closing all campuses due to spike in COVID cases

Burnet CISD closing all campuses due to spike in COVID cases

Custodial staff will be deep cleaning each campus while they are all closed on September 7th and 8th, according to Burnet CISD.

September 6, 2021
Boise police captain named new police chief of City of Burnet

Boise police captain named new police chief of City of Burnet

The City of Burnet says Brian Lee of the Boise Police Department will be the city's next Chief of Police. 

March 24, 2021
List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather

List of Central Texas school closures, changes due to winter weather

This article will continue to be updated as more schools making decisions based upon the weather.

February 14, 2021
PHOTOS: Winter weather in Central Texas

PHOTOS: Winter weather in Central Texas

FOX 7 Austin viewers from all across the area shared pictures of the snow that fell over the weekend.

January 11, 2021
Man charged with capital murder for Burnet County woman's death

Man charged with capital murder for Burnet County woman's death

Burnet police arrested a man for the death of a Burnet County woman in January who had been reported missing by her son.

December 31, 2020
Burnet couple's cat travels 228 miles home from Dallas-area ranch

Burnet couple's cat travels 228 miles home from Dallas-area ranch

Somehow in a week’s time, Gray C. ended up 228 miles away from where she was dropped off, back at her home in Burnet.

December 18, 2020
Principal at Central Texas middle school suddenly dies of COVID-19

Principal at Central Texas middle school suddenly dies of COVID-19

In an email sent to parents, Burnet CISD Superintendent Keith McBurnett stated that Principal LeJeune 'was present at Burnet Middle School on Friday.'

December 7, 2020
Storms trigger some flooding in the Hill Country

Storms trigger some flooding in the Hill Country

As water pooled up on the roadways, wrecks also started to pile up.

September 9, 2020
Sean Mannix turns down Burnet Police Chief position

Sean Mannix turns down Burnet Police Chief position

The former Cedar Park Police Chief had been set to be sworn in today.

July 13, 2020
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