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Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson addresses members of the Bertram Chamber of Commerce.

New county judge shares insights at chamber luncheon

Bits of Bertram Members of the Bertram Chamber of Commerce were given an update on Burnet County at the chamber luncheon this past week. Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson spoke about the importance of having a responsive and accountable local government that puts people first. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Hats off to 2025

Graduates tossed their caps at the conclusion of Burnet Graduation Class of 2025. Find more photos on Pages 12 and 14. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

File photos Burnet County Historical Commission has expended much effort to ensure the cemetery

Burnet County due for transportation plan update

The Burnet County Commissioners recently announced the county transportation plan is going to get an update. “We really have not done a thorough update to our transportation plan since 2010,” Pct. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

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Burnet County homeowners among builder fraud victims

A Hill Country area builder was found guilty May 22 in Llano of bilking several property owners out of hundreds of thousands of dollars over a period of time. Following the verdict at the Llano County Courthouse, Wayne Alan Erickson, 58, was sentenced to a year in a state jail facility with a 10-year deferred prison sentence. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

Bill aims to require ‘credible’ proof of water for developers

Bill aims to require ‘credible’ proof of water for developers

If a state bill prevails, groundwater districts may have more power to halt development if they can show evidence of lack of water supply. Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) heard a report May 20 about the progress on potential legislative activities in the 89th Legislative Session. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Technicality drowns bill against quarry permits

Technicality drowns bill against quarry permits

Recently, one critical bill proposed to impose new regulations in Burnet County related to permits for facilities that produce or crush aggregate failed to pass parliamentary muster. During the ongoing-Texas Legislature 89th regular session, state representatives Terry Wilson (HD- 20), John Bryant (HD-114), Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) filed House Bill 5151 to regulate rock pits and quarries – specificially around two state parks and a children’s camp on Lake LBJ. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19), on the left, is pictured with Riley Gaines following the passage of HB 229. Gaines is a former collegiate swimmer from the University of Kentucky, who fights to keep biological males from competing in women’s

Local lawmaker’s Women’s Bill of Rights clears House

“The message of this bill is clear: ‘Don’t mess with Texas women’,” says Texas State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19). 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Public meeting set on US 281 pedestrian bridge

Public meeting set on US 281 pedestrian bridge

The City of Burnet will host a public input meeting to share and gather information about the proposed new pedestrian bridge over N. U.S. 05/21/2025 04:04 AM

Roy Kiser has devoted more than 20 years to the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District as a basketball, golf and cross country head coach.

Several Burnet head coaches are moving on

A number of Burnet Consolidated Independent School District coaches have resigned to pursue other opportunities. For some, it’s a new position at another school district. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Work is coming along as the airport hangar at Burnet Municipal Airport is almost complete. Contributed photos

Work on hangar continues after bad weather delays

The new hangar at the Burnet Municipal Airport is now 90% complete. After delays from wind and rain, work is back on track. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson, pictured here reciting a resolution to oppose a rock quarry, presided over the May 13 commissioners court meeting. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Commissioners reject quarry operation with resolution

Burnet County commissioners May 13 approved a resolution to oppose the quarry development permit application Asphalt Inc. presented recently to the Lower Colorado River Authority. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

An investigation by an out-of-county attorney found that Burnet County Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle did not violate the law in documenting vote abstentions. File photo

Probe clears commissioner of conflict of interest

An investigation has cleared a Burnet County commissioner of failure to properly document conflict of interest reports in vote abstentions. San Saba Assistant County Attorney Russ Baker recently exonerated Burnet County Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle from allegations he may have violated local government conflict of interest laws during his ser- vice on the court last year. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Luke Rothermel, of the National Qualifying Burnet FFA BBQ team, participated in the Texas High School BBQ State Championship May 3 at Burnet High School. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

State HS BBQ competition a savory deal for participants

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Lower Colorado River Authority Water Quality Supervisor Kelly Vinson prepares to receive local comments related to the proposed rock quarry near Hoover Valley Road.

LCRA holds public meeting on proposed quarry

Lower Colorado River Authority officials in Burnet recently recorded public comments related to the proposed quarry on more than 700 acres near Hoover Valley Road and Inks Lake. About 40 locals appeared for the meeting around 8 a.m. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

All Burnet incumbents win council re-election

All Burnet incumbents win council re-election

Burnet voters re-elected four incumbents for another city council term during the recent general election, according to Burnet County Elections Administration. The May 3 election offered three candidates for mayor and four candidates for council seats. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

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BCISD welcomes two new principals

The Burnet CISD Board of Trustees met early Thursday morning to confirm leaders for both Shady Grove Elementary and Burnet Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. Shady Grove Virginia “Ginger” Kassell was confirmed to lead Shady Grove Elementary. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Smith

Former sheriff, career lawman passes away

Area peace officers and supporters are sharing their condolences, following the death of a former Burnet County sheriff and longtime lawman. Officials announced May 5, that William T. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

LCRA will hear comments on quarry

LCRA will hear comments on quarry

The Lower Colorado River Authority is expanding the ways members of the public can share feedback on a proposed aggregate processing plant and quarry near Inks Lake. In addition to providing comments online or by mail, members of the public are welcome to share their comments in person between 8 and 11 a.m. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

A funnel cloud loomed over an area in Burnet County between Briggs and Liberty Hill May 1, bringing rain and wind damage. Contributed photo

Storm season rears its head in Burnet

Just as residents began picking up the pieces from a storm May 1, torrential rain swept through Burnet County May 5 and 6, dumping several inches onto the area. Despite the recent thunderstorm, the bulk of reported damage came from the early weather event, officials described. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Firefighters learned driver safety with UTVs and practiced for emergencies in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Contributed photos

Burnet firefighters train for emergencies with UTVs

The Burnet Fire Department hosted a UTV Safety Training with TEEX for Emergency Response Readiness. The UTV driver safety course was in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Kathy and Alan Trevino, owner of event title sponsor Sentry Security & Investigations, were charmed by Scotty on April 26 at the Wags to Riches, which raised money for the Hill Country Humane Society. Find more photos on Page 14.

Wags to riches raises $170K, saves animals

The Hill Country Humane Society hosted its 2025 Wags to Riches Gala on Saturday night, April 26, welcoming more than 400 guests for an evening of inspiration, community, and fun – all in support of local animals in need. 04/30/2025 03:40 AM

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