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Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s Fifth Annual Fill the Bucket School Supply Drive benefits area Elementary Schools. Contributed photo/PEC

PEC gives to Bertram Elementary

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is committed to helping students and teachers shine this school year. PEC employees donated more than 2,000 school supplies this month to benefit elementary schools across the Cooperative’s service territory. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Trades apprenticeships and training offered

Trades apprenticeships and training offered

Rural Capital Area Workforce Solutions is offering apprenticeship and training programs for career opportunities for plumbing, electric and HVACR (air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems) technicians. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

In her childhood home, Old Historic Jail, Vonnie Riddell Fox celebrated her 98th birthday Aug. 29. Find more photos Inside. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

98th birthday celebration conjures historic past

In her childhood home, Old Historic Jail, Vonnie Riddell Fox celebrated her 98th birthday Aug. 29. Find more photos Inside. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Groundwater district settles excess production cases

Groundwater district settles excess production cases

Recently, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board conducted show-cause hearings related to excess production recorded for three non-exempt permit holders. During the Aug. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Over two weekends in August, Burnet PD conducted training sessions that brought together BCISD Guardians, Burnet Police, Bertram Police, non-commissioned officers, and retirees who are maintaining their TCOLE licenses. Contributed photos

Burnet school district welcomes critical training

In the wake of the tragic Uvalde school shooting, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) has become a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)-mandated requirement for all officers every two years. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

These Hill Country educators convened at Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s (PEC) Safety and Technical Training Center in Marble Falls July 24 to learn about and help promote linework as a potential career path for students interested in trade work. Contributed photo

PEC promotes lineworker careers at Educator Exploration Day

Special to Bulletin As teachers prepare to return to the classroom, Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) hosted 11 educators, a group that included teachers, advisors and school counselors as well as welding and construction teachers from across Central Texas, July 24 at its Safety and Technical Training Center in Marble Falls. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

Burnet Police Chief Brian Lee chatted with one Burnet resident during the recent meeting at the Delaware Springs Golf Course. Photo by Raymond V. Whelan

Burnet chief warns against illegal golf cart rambles

Mamas, Papas, don’t let your babies drive golf carts, as Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson might have sung together. Really, it’s no joke. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

Attendees browsed the vendors at the Women in Business event at Wagon Springs Wine Room.

Women in Business event offered networking and nostalgia

The Bertram and Burnet Chambers of Commerce hosted a lovely event this past Thursday. The Women in Business Mixer was held at the Wagon Springs Wine Room in Burnet. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

Important election deadlines looming

Important election deadlines looming

As attention on politics builds for the Nov. 5, 2024 election, Burnet County Election Administration officials remind unregistered voters that Oct. 08/07/2024 03:04 AM

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Man charged in beating death

An 18-year-old Kingsland man faces a manslaughter charge after he was accused of beating another man to death at a residence. According to the Llano County Sheriff's office, the incident unfolded at 11:19 p.m. 07/31/2024 01:57 AM

Pictured here is a bumble bee on a Texas Sage which is also known as Texas Barometer Sage (Leucophyllum frutescens). Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

All the buzz about the birds and the bees and the bugs

Let’s talk about bumble bees - these tiny creatures are absolute rockstars when it comes to pollination. Unlike honeybees, bumble bees prefer smaller colonies and have a unique approach to pollination. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

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Bellamy Brothers to the stage

. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

The Burnet County commissioners acknowledge Marble Falls High School senior Henry Vanicek as he holds the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Certificate of Appreciation for his participation in the 2024 Youth Tour Delegates Program. From left, Pct. 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Pct. 2 Damon...

Burnet County aims for slimmer budget line

The Burnet County Commissioners Court estimates no more than $2.8 million of new revenue could appear available for county department budgets during the upcoming fiscal year. Deliberations are still ongoing related to whichdepartment- will-get-howmuch during Fiscal Year 2024-2025, set to begin Oct. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

Rebates available for converting turf grass to native landscapes

Rebates available for converting turf grass to native landscapes

The Lower Colorado River Authority has expanded its WaterSmart rebates program to help residents and businesses conserve water and save money. The rebates help offset the cost of projects to decrease water use, including upgrading irrigation systems, maintaining landscapes and pools, testing soil, and for the first time, converting turf grass to landscaping that uses less water. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

Library lawsuit stalls

Library lawsuit stalls

A lawsuit filed by seven Llano County library patrons against the county, the library system and the library board is going back to square one before the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography On Saturday July 6, during the Jackson Street Jams Bellamy Brothers concert, Burnet resident Parker Robertson got down on one knee and proposed to Kenze Jones.

‘She said yes!’

. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

Class of ’63 to host memorial for late classmates

Class of ’63 to host memorial for late classmates

A group of 40 or so wide-eyed youngsters entered the first grade at Burnet Elementary School on September 4, 1951 – a very important day in the history of the world. After 12 years of relentless study, most of them graduated from Burnet High School in 1963. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

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