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Highland Lakes Publishing, publisher of The Highlander and the Burnet Bulletin, has established a Community Marketing Grant Program to assist locally owned businesses during the COVID-19 crisis.
Businesses may apply for a dollar-for-dollar advertising/marketing... + continue reading
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By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
When Dr. Horis Stedman discovered he tested positive for the coronavirus on April 24, he decided to keep an open line of communication with the public about his personal experiences with COVID-19.
“It was going to get out that I have it,” he said in an... + continue reading
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On April 27, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the first phase of the State of Texas' ongoing plan to safely and strategically open Texas while minimizing the spread of COVID-19.
Under Phase I, certain services and activities are allowed to open with limited... + continue reading
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The Burnet Whataburger, 402 E. Polk St. (Texas 29) is closed indefinitely due to precautions the business enacted after an employee reported a "presumptive positive" for COVID-19.
By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor
A Burnet fast-food restaurant will remain temporarily closed “out of an abundance of caution” after one of its employees received a presumptive positive diagnosis of COVID-19 (coronavirus).
Whataburger 744 in Burnet closed Monday,... + continue reading
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By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor
Community spread is being called the cause of a third confirmed COVID-19 case in Llano County, Judge Ron Cunningham announced Sunday, March 29.
Local Health Authority Dr. Jack Franklin notified Cunningham and Llano Mayor... + continue reading
By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor
Burnet Bulletin
As of Sunday, March 29, Burnet County now has three confirmed cases of COVID-19 within the county and officials are continuing to expect more positive tests in the next few days, County Judge James... + continue reading
Obituaries
Jimmie Dale "Pete" Bundrant
November 15, 1936 — January 24, 2020
Pete Bundrant passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020 an at Austin hospital.
Pete was born on Nov. 15, 1936 in Spur, Texas to L.U. and Rosa Nell (Gilmore) Bundrant.
In 1943 the family moved...
Kevin Warren Herring
April 25, 1971 — January 8, 2020
Kevin Warren Herring, 48 years old, of Briggs, Texas passed away in Temple, Texas on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2020.
Kevin was born in Lampasas, Texas on April 25, 1971 to his father, Kenneth Herring,...
Hazel Haynes Gatliff
August 21, 1924 — January 24, 2020
Hazel Haynes Gatliff passed away peacefully on Jan. 24, 2020. She was 95 years old. Hazel was born in Round Mountain, Texas to Clifford and Alberta Haynes on Aug. 21, 1924. Hazel was the oldest...
Martin (J.R.) Keller Smith Jr.
April 21, 1986 — January 9, 2020
Martin (J.R.) Keller Smith Jr., 33, of Buna, Texas, passed away Thursday, Jan. 9, 2020. J.R. was born to Marty Smith and Debbie Springer-Lyons on April 21, 1986 in Burnet, Texas. He...
Sports
Wayne Craig/Special to the Bulletin
Burnet back, Jaxson Denton, makes a move on a defender while picking up a block on the outside by Devonte Miller. The Dawgs spent Saturday morning participating in an intersquad scrimmage at Bulldog Stadium. This Friday, Aug. 16, Burnet will travel to Burger Stadium for a scrimmage against Crockett.
By Wayne Craig
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While the temperatures are screaming it’s still summertime take a quick drive around the BHS Campus and you will... + continue reading
Wayne Craig/Clear Memories
Burnet varsity Lady Dawg soccer player Phebe Musasa elevates to an incredible height during a downfield sprint. If that weren't enough, Burnet's leaping Lady Dawg made a solid connection with the ball, sending it on the righ tpath from a difficult angle. The LIttle River Academy goalie made the stop but Musasa certainly wowed her spectators, and the Lady Dawgs went on to win the match 3-1.
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Highland Lakes Publishing, publisher of The Highlander and the Burnet Bulletin, has established a Community Marketing Grant Program to assist locally owned... + continue reading
Savanna Gregg/Burnet Bulletin
Members of the American Cutting Horse Association and their affiliate, the Australian Cutting Horse Group, spent months out on Burnet resident Mike Crumpler's ranch preparing for the World Finals held earlier this month. From left: Ashley Knight, Goomeri, Australia; Mark Watt, Director ACHG, New South Wales; Lilian Macrae, Dorrigo, Australia; Hannah Venne, Bertram; Mike Crumpler, ACHA member, Burnet.
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Encouraging new and returning artists to express their creativity, the Buchanan Arts and Crafts Gallery hosts various painting classes at their location along State Highway 29 in Buchanan Dam, including oil painting, watercolor, and an open painting class every Wednesday.
Savanna Gregg/Burnet Bulletin
Hullum's Barber Shop owner Tom Hullum celebrates 70 years as a barber in Burnet, and continues to put smiles on the faces of everyone who walks through his door. A pillar in the community for decades, Hullum's Barber Shop has served as a meeting place for townsfolk looking for a haircut or just to catch up on the latest gossip around town. Hullum also recently celebrated 70 years of marriage with his wife Berniece, and will turn 90 next month.
Commentary
The Christmas holiday season brings back a plethora of memories from my childhood as I’m sure it does for many of you. Those memories somehow help to soothe the hectic pace that is our modern-... + continue reading
Savanna Gregg/Burnet Bulletin
Longhorn Cavern is located an 645.2 acres of land dedicated as a state park in 1932. Humans have sheltered in the caves since prehistoric times and legend has it the cavern serves as a hiding place for the treasure of infamous outlaw Sam Bass.
