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Burnet Home School student Sara Beth Nichols, 13, portrayed Edwin Sue Goree (pictured behind Nichols), the first Burnet Library Director 75 years ago, while current Herman Brown Free Library Director Florence Reeves observes. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin
Burnet County libraries celebrate 75th anniversary
It was time to celebrate the big 75, time to enter the 75-year club. More than 100 locals and visitors helped the Burnet County Library System celebrate its 75th anniversary Sept. 09/25/2024 02:16 AM
Foundation to highlight mission at homecoming
Foundation to highlight mission at homecoming
Special to the Bulletin The Education Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce the official kickoff of its annual campaign at the Burnet CISD Homecoming game on October 4, 2024. The event will mark the beginning of a significant initiative to fund innovative teaching grants and academic achievement for Burnet CISD schools. 09/25/2024 02:16 AM
Burnet’s team tennis squad defeated Legacy Ranch last week to keep their playoff hopes alive. Pictured above Isaac Saldivar during a recent doubles match in Burnet.
Burnet Bulldog Team Tennis in playoff hunt
The Team Tennis season is nearing the end of their regular season matches and Burnet is still in the playoff hunt. Last week the Dawgs hosted Legacy Ranch; a new school based in Liberty Hill. The Wranglers currently only have freshman and unfortunately did not have enough tennis players to compete as a team. The result was an official 19-0 forfeit victory for Burnet. 09/25/2024 02:16 AM
Board keeps Stage 3 limits; reveals tax rate impact
Board keeps Stage 3 limits; reveals tax rate impact
The Central Texas Groundwater District board of directors determined the district should continue to impose Stage 3 severe drought status restrictions until further notice. Meaning, mandatory water reduction of 10% will stay place through the next several weeks. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM
County endorses Alliance land law memo
County endorses Alliance land law memo
approval and regulation of subdivision plans, commonly known as “plats.” “I am hopeful the unintended consequences of HB3697 that have been widely voiced across many Texas counties For more than one year, local officials have felt fear and loathing regarding House Bill 3697, one bland land bill Texas lawmakers approved last year, related to county will be addressed during the upcoming (89th) legislative session,” Burnet County Judge James Oakley told the Bulletin Sept. 9. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM
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Students kicked off Burnet Young Life spraying colored water
. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM
John and Denise Braun supported the Save Burnet Town Hall meeting Sept. 14 in Burnet. The couple resides near the rock crusher quarry proposed for Hoover Valley. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin
Hundreds gather to oppose rock crusher near Burnet
Opponents of a proposed rock crusher want residents to remember the Texas Commission on Environment Quality Air Quality Permit number – 176835. This number may help disrupt the future of Burnet County, according to local officials and residents. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM
BCISD Education Foundation to launch fall campaign
BCISD Education Foundation to launch fall campaign
The Education Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce the official kickoff of its annual campaign at the Burnet CISD Homecoming game on October 4, 2024. The event will mark the beginning of a significant initiative to fund innovative teaching grants and academic achievement for Burnet CISD schools. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM
City of Burnet streamlines utility billing fees
City of Burnet streamlines utility billing fees
In preparation for the upcoming new fiscal year, the city is making two adjustments in utility billing to fully cover the cost of services provided, including increasing the credit card convenience fee and recalculating how the cost of lost power is recovered. 09/11/2024 09:59 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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