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Youngsters enjoy end-of-summer Splash Bash

Youngsters enjoy end-of-summer Splash Bash

07/30/2025 05:00 AM

The Burnet Chamber

The Burnet Chamber

07/30/2025 05:00 AM

Girl Scouts clean flood-damaged areas

Girl Scouts clean flood-damaged areas

07/30/2025 05:00 AM

Food bank pops up at Bertram Pavilion

Food bank pops up at Bertram Pavilion

07/23/2025 05:00 AM

With his hand over his heart, Steve Leftwich held the microphone as veteran Steve Anderson stood tall and saluted the American flag, leading the crowd June 20 in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Veterans Dinner recognizes those who served

06/25/2025 12:03 PM

Pat Shorter

06/25/2025 06:00 AM

Dinosaur historian educates library youth

Dinosaur historian educates library youth

06/25/2025 06:00 AM

Master gardener talks preservation

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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