The City of Burnet is looking into possible disaster recovery programs that could help residents impacted by recent flooding, including voluntary property buyouts through the USDA-NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program.
Anyone interested in participating in the program should submit their interest by Friday, Sept. 19.
“If your home was damaged by the flood and you might be interested in selling your property through a voluntary buyout, please email us at developmentservices@ cityofburnet. com with your name, address, and contact information,” according to a statement by the city.
“This program is completely voluntary - there is no eminent domain and it’s designed to reduce future flood risk and restore natural floodplains.
“Properties that qualify would be purchased at fair market value, and land would be kept as open space to help protect against future flooding,” the statement continued.
“Let us know if you’re interested so we can connect with you about possible next steps.”
Autism Initiative
The Burnet Police Department has introduced a new project dedicated to raising autism awareness and fostering deeper understanding across our community.
As part of this initiative, we’ll be unveiling a specially wrapped patrol vehicle that will be driven daily by our officers — serving as a visible symbol of support, awareness, and education.“ We’re currently seeking families in our community with autistic children who would like to participate in this meaningful effort,” city officials said in a statement. “Your involvement will help us bring more awareness to the prevalence of autism, spark conversations and educate our community.”
To learn more or express interest in participating, please contact Chief Brian Lee at Blee@cityofburnet. com.
Splash Pad
The splash pad maintenance issues have been resolved, and it is now open. The splash pad will close for the season after Sunday, Sept. 28, and reopen in the spring.Street Updates With the work on Wood Street and Northington Street now substantially complete, only a few minor tasks remain—such as site clean-up, replacing a few irrigation heads, and finishing the mailbox installations.
Current Work
• Fence installation along the ball field is underway (see photo below).
• Mailbox installation on Northington Street has been delayed until October.
• Mailboxes have been fully installed on Wood Street.* Preparations are being made for the demolition of Vanderveer. This Week:
• Begin curb installation along Vanderveer.
• The Contractor is tentatively scheduling to Pave S Vanderveer the week of the Sept. 23.
Waterline Project Where: A new 4” waterline will be installed starting at 1406 Wofford Dr and will tie in at the existing water tank.
The road will remain open; flaggers will be present to direct traffic
• When: Work begins September 12, 2025 and is expected to last about 1 month. Construction hours will be 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., Monday–Saturday (no work on Sundays or holidays). Please note: weather may cause delays.
• The project will be completed by Atlas Construction Corp., on behalf of the City of Burnet.
For questions, please contact: City of Burnet: (512) 756-2402 or Atlas Construction: (830) 596-0496.
Safety Reminder
“For your safety and ours, please do not approach crews while they are working. Road equipment and workers may be only a few feet from your vehicle,” city officials stated in a press release. “Always follow traffic signs and flaggers’ directions, and drive slowly through work zones. Thank you for your patience and cooperation.”
