The tea chain opened its Burnet storefront over the weekend, adding a new option for local customers.
HIGHLAND LAKES FOOD DRIVE DELIVERS BIG RESULTS FOR LOCAL FAMILIESThe annual Picayune–KBEY effort collected thousands of pounds of food and nearly $5,000 in donations.
GRANITE SHOALS CHRISTMAS OUTREACH FUNDRAISER SET FOR SATURDAYA November 14 barbecue fundraiser will support a local holiday outreach effort.
THIS WEEK IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MEETINGS AND AGENDAS TO WATCHArea government agendas are available for the week of November 9; residents can review items before meetings.
Horseshoe Bay, Llano County and Burnet County. Verified local developments, community issues, public safety and events. Updated October 27, 2026.
Early voting in Llano and Burnet counties continues through Friday, October 30, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. For residents of Horseshoe Bay, the key detail is which county they are registered in: voting locations and ballots depend on that registration.
A house fire in Granite Shoals on Friday evening, October 23, caused serious damage to a residence, according to local reporting published October 26. No injuries were reported.
Authorities responded after a World War II-era mortar round was discovered inside a Granite Shoals home. The discovery prompted an evacuation, according to reporting published October 26. Authorities ultimately determined there was no threat.
A groundwater permit associated with a proposed 715-acre rock quarry in Burnet County has been designated a contested matter by the local groundwater conservation district. The October 21 development opens the way for further hearings and independent review.
The city of Burnet is preparing to change its waste collection provider to Texas Disposal Systems in November, according to an October 23 report. The transition affects Burnet city service rather than automatically changing service in Horseshoe Bay.
Marble Falls has approved funding for new holiday light sculptures planned for its Walkway of Lights, according to reporting dated October 23. The seasonal attraction is a familiar regional destination for residents throughout the Highland Lakes.
