By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
Burnet Bulletin
Authorities arrested a Killeen man in a traffic stop Jan. 7, allegedly connected to a stolen vehicle case, burglary and convenience store robbery in Burnet County, officials said.
Emmanuel Harris, 32, of Killeen was stopped around 10 a.m. that... + continue reading
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By Richard Zowie
Staff Writer
Embattled former City of Bertram police chief J.J. Wilson has agreed to reimburse the city for a $1,000 deductible to acquire a new police cruiser that he's been charged with crashing in October.
Wilson and the city also reached a separation agreement,... + continue reading
By Savanna Gregg
Staff Writer
Burnet Bulletin
The community is encouraged to take a trip back in time with the Burnet County Heritage Society during the anticipated annual Fort Croghan Day, held at the museum and grounds on Saturday, Oct. 13.
The Fort... + continue reading
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By Connie Swinney
Staff Writer
Burnet Bulletin
Authorities arrested a Killeen man in a traffic stop Jan. 7, allegedly connected to a stolen vehicle case, burglary and convenience store robbery in Burnet County, officials said.
Emmanuel Harris, 32, of Killeen was stopped around 10 a.m. that... + continue reading
By Savanna Gregg
Staff Writer
Burnet Bulletin
Burnet County is mourning the loss of historian and preservationist Carole Goble, who passed away Tuesday, Jan. 8.
Goble was born in 1932 and raised in the Prairie Point and Bertram communities, serving with her family as a member of the... + continue reading
Lew K. Cohn/Burnet Bulletin
One of the top Burnet stories of 2018 involved the crash of an historic plane at the Burnet Municipal Airport. Pictured here is a firefighter who sprayed foam onto the wreckage of the Bluebonnet Belle C47 Skytrain Saturday, July 21, after the aircraft crashed while attempting to take off for an air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Thirteen people aboard the plane all escaped before the plane exploded, but one was taken to a San Antonio hospital for burn injuries.
By Lew K. Cohn
Managing Editor
The loss of the beloved Bluebonnet Belle aircraft, a summer of wildfires and the BCISD's first academic accountability rating topped headlines in Burnet for 2018.
Crash of the Belle
The famed Bluebonnet Belle... + continue reading
Obituaries
Alma Jo Fillpot Cox
July 13, 1926 — January 5, 2019
Alma Jo Fillpot Cox, 92, of Burnet, Texas, passed away peacefully with her family at her side, Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019 at the Bertram Nursing Home.
A graveside service is planned for 2 p.m., Friday...
Charles "Ken" Kennedy Warden
January 11, 1935 — January 1, 2019
Charles "Ken" Kennedy Warden, 83, passed away on Jan. 1, 2019.
His funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 5, at Vanderveer St. Church of Christ with interment to follow at...
James Richard Hamilton
December 5, 1939 — January 3, 2019
James Richard Hamilton was 79 years old, born in El Paso, Texas, Dec. 5, 1939. He passed away Jan. 3, 2019. He worked 40 years for Union Pacific as a train conductor.
He enjoyed relaxing...
Richard N. Gonzales
October 11, 1965 — January 4, 2019
Richard N. Gonzales, 53, passed away on January 4, 2019.
His funeral service is set for 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 9, at Jenkins Funeral Home in Burnet, Texas. Interment to follow at Post Mountain...
Sports
Burnet senior, Zac Hudgins, was recently named to the 2018 Second Team Academic All-State team. Hudgins received this honor for the work he put into his senior campaign not only on the field as a... + continue reading
Former Bulldog athletes Grayson Floyd and Rod Corbin were all smiles as they posed for a photo with Floyd's new gold bling. Floyd, trained by Corbin, totaled 1,650 pounds at the annual Fort Worth Police Games to earn a first-place finish in the 275 pound class.
Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories
Burnet senior defensive back Tanner Abbott slides under a tipped ball for a Bulldog interception during Friday night’s district opener. The Bulldogs fell short to the visiting China Spring Cougars and will travel to Gatesville for game two of 13-4A play this Friday.
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Following his first powerlifting competition, just 16 months after suffering a fractured back, Jeremy Stewart shows off two first place medals he earned at the Annual Texas Police Games.
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By Savanna Gregg
Staff Writer
Burnet Bulletin
The Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative Air Force accredits its success in memorializing those individuals and Warbirds of World War II... + continue reading
Contributed
Left: BHS Senior Brandon Schwausch and his brother, Bryce, have both been showing broilers at the Burnet County Livestock Show for years. The two have won many recognitions and enjoy being a part of their projects. Here, they are both pictured at the 2018 show, in which they and their broilers performed very well.
Right: Schwausch ensures his broilers are fed properly and well taken care of at his home as he prepares them for the 2019 Burnet County Livestock Show, which will continue now through Saturday, Jan. 5
Contributed/Kat Carter
Winners of the seven and over category of the Gingerbread House Workshop and Contest at the VFW Auxiliary Post 6974 were, left to right, Traeton Nelson, first place; Marley Andrews, second place; Pason Nelson, third place.
Contributed/Joanne Graves
World War II veteran Paul Frank (front) celebrates his reception of the Medal of Knight in the French Order of the Legion of Honor at the State Capitol Building in Austin on Veterans Day, Sunday, Nov. 11. Frank and four other veterans were recognized by the Honorable Alexis Andres, Consul General of France, for their contribution to the liberation of France during the war 74 years ago. Also pictured are, left to right, Frank's daughter, Joanne Graves; her husband Robert, Gulf War Veteran; son, Stephen Frank, Vietnam veteran.
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Support the Hill Country Humane Society by buying a ticket in an evening of fun at the Sept. 27 gala, become a member, donate, adopt or learn about volunteer opportunities, all on the HCHS website: https://www.hillcountryhumanesociety.org/special-programs
Message From the Mayor
Crista Goble Bromley
City of Burnet
I recently had the unfortunate experience of having to say goodbye to my dear, sweet dog, Anniemae. After more than 16 years of... + continue reading
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The Goble family attends the Bertram Centennial celebration in 1957. Among the children is Crista Goble Bromley. Today she is the mayor of Burnet whick will hold its annual Bluebonnet Festival next month.
