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Master gardener talks preservation

06/25/2025 06:00 AM

Burnet County Area Fair Judge Bill Luedecke inspects a tomato entry June 12. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

All are welcome to the Burnet County Area Fair

06/13/2025 11:41 AM

The Consumer Decision Making team advancing to the national competition are, from left to right, Connor McDonald, Klein Stanley, Christopher Clayton and Liam McDonald. Contributed photo

4-H teams achieves triple victory at State Roundup

The Burnet County 4-H program proudly announces a remarkable achievement at the 2025 Texas 4-H State Roundup, where three of its teams secured state championships in their respective contests: Consumer Decision Making, Photography Judging, and Indoor Rifle. 06/11/2025 01:31 AM

Bertram First Baptist Church Youth group gave cookies to Summer Splash attendees. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bertram summer Splash is a blast

. 06/11/2025 01:31 AM

The Lakes Area Food Pantry (LACare) plans to celebrate its 40th anniversary with an open house June 21. Contributed photo/Janie Howell

LACare to celebrate 40 bountiful years

Coordinators of the Lakes Area Food Pantry (better known simply as LACare) are looking forward to celebrating the pantry’s 40th anniversary this month. Officials plan to host an open house to observe the event 2 to 4 p.m. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

From quilts and plants to ice cream and crafts, the Burnet County Area Fair brings out the creativity in participants. File photos

Burnet County fair welcomes neighboring counties

Burnet County Area Fair invites citizens in Burnet County as well as adjacent counties (Bell, Blanco, Lampasas, Llano, San Saba, Travis and Williamson) to enter and participate. This year’s theme is “No Time Like Fair Time.” The Burnet County Area Fair is open to the public Friday through Saturday, June 13 and 14, at 607 N. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Trey Morrow, Mikal-Ann Milam and Drake Milam shared a joyful smile for the camera just moments before the graduation ceremonies began. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Storm fails to dampen spirits of Burnet High Class of 2025

The Burnet High School graduation ceremony on May 22 was moved to the main gym due to weather conditions. Because the gymnasium had a smaller seating capacity than the stadium, overflow guests were accommodated in the auditorium, where the ceremony was live-streamed. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

Wrigley Mulhollan, Alex Davis, Braven Briant and Maddox Briant for the iconic gold championship photo in front of the University of Texas Tower.

UIL events champs 2025

Burnet High’s University Interscholastic League (UIL) Current Issues & Events team represented the school district well recently. Wrigley Mulhollan, Braven Briant, Alex Davis, and Maddox Briant brought home the UIL State Championship title at the competition held May 20 in Austin at the University of Texas. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

McKenzie Evans, pictured with Shelly Townsend, was recognized for earning State Champion Diversified Livestock Production Proficiency and Reserve National Champion Diversified Livestock Production Proficiency.

BCISD school board applauds student achievement

During the BCISD school board meeting May 19 held at the main office, students were recognized for academic, state and national achievements. The University Interscholastic League (UIL) Social Studies, Spelling & Vocabulary, Science, and Current Issues & Events teams were unable to attend the recognition ceremony since they are participating in Austin May 20 in the UIL State competitions. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Dancers at the dress rehearsal included, from left, Sophia Burns, Lily Carpenter, Charlaya Willie, Grace Carpenter, Sarena Wathen, Macie Porterfield, Kate Looney and Sophia Carmack. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Dancers at the dress rehearsal included

. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Cat Man Do bucked out of the chute with rider Tristen Griffin May 9. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Rodeo action thrills audiences at Burnet County arena

Cat Man Do bucked out of the chute with rider Tristen Griffin at the Burnet County Rodeo. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Desserts of all varieties were available at the plant and bake sale. Contributed/Betty Predmore

Spring is sweet in Bertram with flowers and treats

Bertram’s Prairie Flower Garden Club hosted its annual Plant & Bake Sale this past Friday at the Bertram Community Center. They had a great crowd of plant lovers who shopped the wide assortment of indoor and outdoor plants. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet High School sophomores from left (back row) Scott Edwards, Bowen Raiford, Austin Moore, Benjamin Aguillon, Hays Bennett (front row) Savannah Griffin, Micha Schlosser, Aubrey Dean, and Ava Alexander were honored May 7 at the Breakfast of Champions. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedeck...

Bulldogs’ Breakfast of Champions

Burnet High School sophomores from left (back row) Scott Edwards, Bowen Raiford, Austin Moore, Benjamin Aguillon, Hays Bennett (front row) Savannah Griffin, Micha Schlosser, Aubrey Dean, and Ava Alexander were honored May 7 at the Breakfast of Champions. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet County Rodeo Royalty 2024 and 2025 courts posed for a group photo (from left, back row) Katelyn White, Payton Brandt, Tess Murders, Harley Brady (from left, front row) Emery Spratlen, Addison Steele, Aria Parks, Ally Brandt and Baylee Steele May 10 at the Burnet County Rodeo Arena....

Burnet County Rodeo Royalty 2024

Burnet County Rodeo Royalty 2024 and 2025 courts posed for a group photo (from left, back row) Katelyn White, Payton Brandt, Tess Murders, Harley Brady (from left, front row) Emery Spratlen, Addison Steele, Aria Parks, Ally Brandt and Baylee Steele May 10 at the Burnet County Rodeo Arena. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Visitors have an opportunity to participate in the upcoming Bird Classic event called the ‘Big Sit’ at at Inks Lake State Park May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contributed photos

Local birders to flock to the ‘Big Sit’

Friends of Inks Lake State Park (FOIL) and the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists participated in the Birding Classic May 3 at the Wildlife Viewing Station (bird blind) at Inks Lake State Park. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Contributed Photo Ready to welcome customers, Bubba’s Barn moved from Lampasas to Loop 308 in Briggs.

‘Bubba’ breathes new life into feed store building

Those people driving on Loop 308 in Briggs this past weekend probably noticed that a new business has just opened up – Bubba’s Barn. It is located in the former Firehouse Feeds building. 04/30/2025 03:40 AM

Western Fidelity featured Songs About Wine at the Globe Theatre. Contributed photos/Betty Predmore

Town of Bertram’s lively festival features art and wine

Bits of Bertram It was “all things art, herb and wine” this past weekend in Bertram as the Bertram Chamber hosted the annual Bertram Art, Herb & Wine Festival. The downtown streets were lined with artisan and craft food vendors. 04/30/2025 03:40 AM

This enthusiastic crowd showed up April 17 to help Lee Reissig cut the ribbon on his new place, Flee’s Antique Market, located at 500 Buchanan Dr. in Burnet. Contributed photos

Thirsty Penguin, Flee’s Antiques enjoy enthusiastic support

Burnet Chamber of Commerce The Burnet chamber is proud to recognize the Thirsty Penguin as the Member of the Month. It is located at 700 Water St., in Burnet. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Lady Dawg Halle Maxwell and a Bertram Little League player high fived Coach Ali Tippie at Burnet High School senior softball night April 15. Find more photos on Page 7. Martelle Ludecke/Luedecke Photography

Softball Senior Night

Lady Dawg Halle Maxwell and a Bertram Little League player high fived Coach Ali Tippie at Burnet High School senior softball night April 15. Find more photos on Page 7. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Another 2024 Teacher Spotlight award winner was Valerie Ullmann, standing between Brent Neal and Cindy Cox, both assistant principals at Burnet CISD. Contributed photos

PEC seeks teacher Spotlight Award nominations

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is searching for teachers who go above and beyond to support their students in and out of the classroom. The cooperative is launching its spring round of Teacher Spotlight Awards to celebrate topnotch educators for their hard work and dedication. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Ball in hand and perched atop her donkey, McKenzie Evans sized up the play during Donkey Basketball on April 17 at Burnet Middle School, supporting Project Graduation 2025. Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography

Donkey Basketball raises funds for Project Graduation

Ball in hand and perched atop her donkey, McKenzie Evans sized up the play during Donkey Basketball on April 17 at Burnet Middle School, supporting Project Graduation 2025. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

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