The sixth annual Heart of Texas Honky Tonk Festival will be held August 26-29 at the Ed Davenport Civic Center in Brady, with proceeds benefiting the Heart of Texas Country Music Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Tickets are $30 per person per day and include both band performances each evening. The event is BYOB, and concessions will be available. The festival kicks off Wednesday, August 26, with a free Heart of Texas Welcome Party featuring The Kenaston Band f ...... read more

On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, a Burnet County jury found Justin Roberson, 38, of Burnet, guilty of manslaughter and sentenced him to 40 years in prison. The trial was held in the 424th Judicial District Court, with Judge Evan Stubbs presiding. Evidence at trial showed that Roberson was driving over a hill into oncoming traffic in a no-passing zone on State Highway 71 when he struck Shannan Burnette's vehicle head-on.... read more

The Llano County Commissioners Court approved the allocation of remaining 2026 hospital funds for equipment and Rural Health Clinic expenses during its Aug. 10 meeting. Commissioners also approved remaining 2023 Tax Note funds for road improvements and addressed other county business. All four commissioners were present. Hospital Funding Commissioners approved the use of miscellaneous contingency funds for several equipment needs at Llano Regional Hospital, includi ...... read more

This month's regularly scheduled meeting of the Llano Economic Development Corporation (EDC) drew an unusual crowd: the entire Llano City Council joined the EDC board in open session to hash out a proposed budget that requires city approval. The extraordinary session followed weeks of public pushback over the EDC's early-July vote to fund more than $470,000 in city fees and programs, including city administration, affordable housing, business retention, safety grants, code complia ...... read more

Anyone can nominate an outstanding Texas educator until September 30 SAN ANTONIO, Texas—To commemorate 25 years of excellence in education, H-E-B will award more than $1 million in cash prizes to Texas educators and their schools through the 2027 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. Nominations are now open, and anyone can nominate their favorite teacher, counselor, principal, school district, school board or early childhood facility and help them win their share of more than $1 million.... read more

The Texas Rangers have a long and storied history in Blanco County, Texas as they served with bravery and support to law enforcement. Created to protect settlers, the Texas Rangers have taken on many law enforcement roles. Known for its rugged terrain and frontier history, Blanco County is an important area for Ranger activities, especially during the lawless years of the late 1800s. The Buggy Barn Museum in Blanco is a venue for historical events.... read more