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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

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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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tracey and Lance Gunn beamed with joy Feb. 8 at Wagon Springs Ranch during the Masquerade Gala, supporting the Burnet CISD Education Foundation.

BCISD Education Foundation Masquerade Ball

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Mahomet’s cemetery has a new pavilion. Many of the hundreds of people buried at the cemetery are pioneer settlers and descendants as well as veterans of wars dating back to the 1800s. Contributed/Fran Jones

Pavilion enhances gathering feature at cemetery

The Mahomet Cemetery Association President, Craig Clark, is pleased to report that construction on the pavilion at the cemetery has been completed. He says that this new 30-by-50 ft. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Kellen Floyd, James Parks, Bobby Crawford, and Ian Woods paused Feb. 8 for a photo during the Masquerade Gala to encourage contributions.

BCISD Education Foundation Masquerade Ball

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Service League scholarship applicants can apply now

Service League scholarship applicants can apply now

Highland Lakes Service League (HLSL) has announced that the group is now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications. Any adult woman returning to college and/or to a certification program and pursuing a career goal is encouraged to apply for one of the scholarships offered by the Highland Lakes Service League. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Cutline: Dallas Symphony Orchestra conductor Fabri Luisi and several members of the orchestra acknowledge fulsome applause after they completed the Beethoven masterpiece. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Big D boosts C minor epic with orchestra performance

A Frayed Knot Cross it off my bucket list. Recently, I heard and saw the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform Symphony No. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Every seat in the house was filled Feb. 1 for the fundraiser benefiting CASA for the Highland Lakes.

Auction fundraiser benefits abused and neglected children

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A happy Cheri Trinidad emerged as a big winner at the Highland Lakes Service League Chuck Wagon Chow Down Jan. 25 at the YMCA.

Chuck Wagon Chow Down's big turnout for a good cause

Saturday, Jan. 25, at the YMCA, it was a full house for the Highland Lakes Service League’s annual Chuck Wagon Chow Down. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Hypoxylon Canker does not affect any type of oak; fungus spreads by spores, enters wounds in stressed trees, colonizing quickly; and once evident, it is usually too late to save the tree. Contributed Photo

Drought affecting trees in Central Texas

In the Texas Hill Country, the drought’s effects on the environment are apparent, including a loss of drought-tolerant plants; deer grazing on deer-resistant plants; and trees that are in distress or appear to be dead. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Brenda Eubank and Darlene Hargett did an enviable job hosting the Chuck Wagon Chow Down Jan. 25 at the YMCA. Find more photos in the Feb. 5 edition of the Bulletin.

Big fundraiser brings in big bucks for worthy causes

It was a spectacular evening on Saturday, Jan. 25, when over 300 guests gathered at YMCA for the Highland Lakes Service League annual Chuck Wagon Chow Down auction and dinner. Participants enjoyed many activities, raffles, and live and silent auctions to support the mission. The night also included a delicious barbecue dinner catered by Pok-e-Jo’s with musical entertainment presented by Billy Scott. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM