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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Above, Burnet sophomore Hannah Brooks slides into second base before Marble Falls freshman shortstop Callie Phillips can tag her out.

Softball team’s tough defense, pitching lead to win

The Burnet High School softball team beat Marble Falls 8-1 April 11 in District 24-4A play to complete the season sweep. The Lady Dawgs (1011-1, 6-4) seized control from the start thanks to senior pitcher Presley Crawford. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Steve Laffoon of Kingsland smashed to first place in the Bear Bones division at the Demolition Derby April 12. Find more photos on Page 11. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Mean Green Machine

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Clint Thompson led his heat of the sack race April 12 during the Children’s activities of the Bluebonnet Festival. Find more photos on Pages 12 and 14. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bluebonnet Festival wraps another big year

The 2025 Burnet Bluebonnet Festival wrapped up another successful year April 11–13, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Burnet for one of the biggest spring events in Central Tex- as. With clear skies, mild temperatures, and bluebonnets blooming across the Hill Country, this year’s beautiful spring weather set the perfect backdrop for a weekend of live music, family fun, and small-town charm. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

The April 12 Grand Parade starts at noon on the Burnet County Courthouse square. File photo

Bluebonnet Fest braces for big crowds this weekend

The 42nd Annual Bluebonnet Festival this weekend, April 11-13 in Burnet, will welcome tens of thousands of visitors with several activities – all in honor of the state flower. There is no cost to visit the vendors, watch the gunfighter shoot-out, view the 1st Cavalry demonstration, or for any concerts other than the Saturday night concert. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography March 29, at Marble Falls High School during Ready as One, Graham Eddy proudly sat in the fire engine driver’s seat.

PEC and Burnet County host emergency fair

Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Burnet County’s Office of Emergency Management partnered to host “Ready as One” a first-ofits- kind community preparedness fair on March 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Representatives from TEK MAK Development Company, ARK Hospitality, Burnet Economic Development and the City of Burnet ceremonially broke ground March 26 for TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Burnet. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Officials join to celebrate hotel groundbreaking

A groundbreaking ceremony March 26 marked the construction of Towne-Place Suites by Marriott in Burnet. City officials, business leaders, and community members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, March 26, to celebrate the start of construction for Towne-Place Suites by Marriott in Burnet. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

One of the Lone Star Disc Dogs gets some love from the children who attended their performance. Contributed/Betty Predmore

Bertram brings out entertainment and benefits

The Bertram Library hosted the Lone Star Disc Dogs on Thursday at Johnnie Mae Wheeler Park. These amazing high-flying dogs put on quite a performance with their frisbees, much to the delight of the children in attendance. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography After Dawn Adkins and Aaris Farmer baptized Young Lives Jillian Chavira, she rose from the water to the loving face of her son March 24 at Hill Country Fellowship Church.

YoungLives baptismal event kindles healing, miracle

On Monday, March 24, at Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet, a powerful and transformative event took place – the baptism of young parents involved in YoungLives. What began as a simple vision turned into a night of profound faith, renewal and celebration. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

Desiree Lavigne introduced Dancer, a Great Horned Owl to an attentive crowd. She has been rehabbing and training raptors for 12 years. Contributed photos

HLBWS features live raptors at next meeting

Coming soon to Burnet – a live raptor presentation. Join the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society Thursday, April 3, for an engaging presentation featuring live raptors led by dedicated wildlife rehabilitators. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Burnet CISD Superintendent Aaron Pena highlighted the achievements of Elizabeth Claire Stires, the 2025 Burnet CISD Educator of the Year, when receiving her award from Mark Kincaid. Find more photos on Page 14.

Chamber honors Burnet businesses, educators, volunteers

On March 1st, the Burnet Chamber of Commerce held its 70th annual Awards Banquet at the Burnet Community Center, celebrating outstanding individuals and businesses that contribute to the community. BCISD Recognitions A highlight of the evening was the recognition of exceptional educators from the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (BCISD). 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Each year, the Burnet Rotary Club plays a big part in the bed build operation, hosted by Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Pictured is Addy Parker and Chris Parker at the bed build last spring at Wallace Riddell Park. File photo

Rotarians to roll up sleeves for bed build

The Texas Hill Country Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), an organization dedicated to building beds, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Burnet is holding its annual Donald Fawcett Memorial Day of Service the bed build was named for the long time Burnet volunteer and resident. The build will take place Saturday, March 29 at Wallace Riddell Park in Burnet, corner of Texas 29 and South Rhomberg Street starting at 9 a.m. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Stacy Smith was the guest speaker Feb. 13 at the Burnet County Republican Women Valentine’s Day lunch. She provided a legislative update on behalf of State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19).

January Member of the Month delights with home cookin’

Congratulations to Mama’s Home Cooking, our January Member of the Month. Led by General Manager Nicholas Perez and talented Kitchen Manager, Armando Perez, Mama’s Home Cooking is a beloved gem in our community, serving up delicious meals with a warm, welcoming atmosphere for the past 10 years. 02/26/2025 01:28 AM