Most likely the colorful roadside wildflowers that border our highways and roads have benefited from all the recent rains we’ve received. And, I think we benefit from the beauty that is all about us.

The Hill Country Humane Society announces an important initiative taking place at the shelter, which is currently at maximum capacity. For the next two weeks, from May 1-15, Bissell will sponsor all adoption fees in support of our “Empty the Shelters” event, aimed at finding loving homes for the many animals currently in our care.

Saturday, May 11, marks the 32nd anniversary of one of America’s great days of giving - the National Association of Letter Carriers Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive. Letter carriers travel throughout communities daily, often coming face to face with a sad reality for too many hunger.

The Bulldog track team earned another team championship last week, this time taking the Area crown after some impressive performances. Individually the Dawgs earned 13 spots at this week’s regional meet and qualified 10 athletes.

Congratulations to Burnet Police Department Officer Dalton Buchhorn for his recognition as the Wallace Riddell Police Officer of the Year. Well deserved! The award was announced during the recent at Burnet Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet.

Paris Brinkley Kiser is one real hoop dream. Recently, the Burnet High School 2019 graduate scored 36 points during one basketball battle to help the Hardin-Simmons University Cowgirls win the American Southwest Conference championship.

As the region continues to deal with the effects of a severe drought, the Lower Colorado River Authority has determined no water from the Highland Lakes will be available for most LCRA agricultural customers in Colorado, Wharton and Matagorda counties in 2024.

As the Lower Colorado River Authority meets this month, discussion and action will include proposed amendments to the Drought Contingency Plan (DCP). Officials want the pub lic to understand not only the critical nature of current conditions but their own role in shaping the policy.

The Burnet CISD Board of Trustees met Feb. 19 for their regular February board meeting.

Recently, the Texas Historical Commission qualified the Burnet Historical Commission to receive a certified local government grant for a notable yet unmarked cemetery site. The action followed a Burnet County Commissioners Court recommendation.