Storms trigger some flooding in the Hill Country
As water pooled up on the roadways, wrecks also started to pile up.
Sean Mannix turns down Burnet Police Chief position
The former Cedar Park Police Chief had been set to be sworn in today.
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.
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.
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.
Burnet police looking for arson suspect
The Burnet Police Department is searching for a suspect who is seen on camera setting a police unit on fire around 1 a.m. Wednesday.
Sweeps conducted at Burnet CISD campuses after nonspecific bomb threat
All Burnet CISD campuses have been checked and are clear after sweeps were conducted out of an abundance of caution due to a nonspecific bomb threat.
Burnet police receive donation for body cameras
Police in Burnet are getting a new tool to keep themselves and the streets safe.