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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.'
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.
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.