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The Electric Crew has been actively trenching and installing electrical conduit to support the development of the new Marriott TownePlace Suites, ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place for this highly anticipated project.

Crews set hotel electrical infrastructure in place

The Electric Crew has been actively trenching and installing electrical conduit to support the development of the new Marriott TownePlace Suites, ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place for this highly anticipated project. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

The Burnet County Commissioners interviewed three applicants to become the new county judge during its regular meeting. The applicants include retired 33rd District of Texas Judge Guilford “Gil” Jones, County Sheriff Chief Deputy Alan Trevino, and former state grant manager and retired probation officer Bryan Wilson. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Commissioners deadlock stalls new county judge pick

Commissioners deadlock stalls new county judge pick

02/11/2025 04:00 PM

(From left) Pct. 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, Pct. 3 Commissioner Chad Collier and Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery ask three county judge applicants various questions during the Feb. 11 meeting. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

02/11/2025 03:59 PM

CASA for the Highland Lakes board members, Tracy Knight, Terry Ortiz, Melissa Edge, Meghan Peterson, Damon Beierle, Travis Dean, Jared Fields and Brittany Grubbs, were thrilled with the success of the fundraiser. Find more photos on Page 16. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

CASA Boots & BBQ a rousing success

. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

The proposed state park land includes an area in Burnet County across the Colorado River from Colorado Bend State Park in San Saba County. Contributed/Colorado Bend State Park

TPWD to convert thousands of acres into state park

A recent land purchase by the State of Texas will translate into thousands of acres of park space in Burnet County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced Jan. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Contributed photo Participating hospitals include Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet and Ascension Seton Hays (pictured here).

Seton will honor your heart in February

A local healthcare facility will take part in a campaign to highlight heart healthy lifestyles. Ascension Seton hospitals will glow red for American Heart Month, which takes place throughout the month of February. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Commissioners approve new background checks

Commissioners approve new background checks

Recently, the Burnet County Commissioners adopted a new policy related to county employee background security checks. Pct. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

City posts strong financial report

City posts strong financial report

The Jan. 27 Burnet City Council meeting was productive with significant decisions made to benefit the community while ensuring continued growth, infrastructure improvements, and sound financial practices. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

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Applicants line up for county judge position

The Burnet County Commissioners Court is set to consider three persons to become the new county judge. By the Jan. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Data request mounting for rock quarry applicant

Data request mounting for rock quarry applicant

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) correspondence released recently to a senior civil engineer indicates LCRA is exercising caution related to its possible approval of a permit for construction of a proposed rock crusher quarry north of Burnet. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

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Bidding for Good

Paige and Wade Langley enjoyed a wonderful evening on Jan. 25 at the YMCA during the Highland Lakes Service League’s Chuck Wagon Chow Down. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Contributed photo The Itsy-Bit arcade had its ribbon-cutting in Burnet on Jan. 17. Pictured, from left, are: David Bolen, Cassy Bolen, co-owner Miranda (Mandy) Lowry, Joel Lowry, co-owner Blake Lowry, Sharon Lowry, Michael Lowry.

New venue combines arcade nostalgia with modern fun

Nestled in the picturesque Hill Country of Texas, Burnet is renowned for its scenic landscapes and warm-hearted community. Amidst this tranquil backdrop, a new venture is set to electrify the town’s spirit with pixels, pinballs, and an explosion of family-friendly fun. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Commissioners decide county judge selection format

Commissioners decide county judge selection format

The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently agreed on a format related to a pair of public forums they plan to hold to assist their selection of a new County Commissioners Court Judge. Pct. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Jan. 20 at Living Grace Canine Ranch, Trysten Copeland and Apollo became fast friends during Burnet High School’s Day of Service, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Find more photos on Page 5.

Water permit holders restrictions continue

During its first meeting of 2025, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board voted unanimously to maintain the mandatory water reduction of 15% for all non-exempt permits. The five-member board continued the reduction during its Jan. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Local VFW entry earns Voice of Democracy award

Addison A. Taylor a junior at Faith Academy in Burnet County was named the VFW Department of Texas’s first-place winner and recipient of the Voice of Democracy $10,000 award in the 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. VFW Post 10376 and its Auxiliary in Marble Falls sponsored Addison Taylor. Her family are residents of Burnet. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

One thin but wide layer of ice and salt covered the entrance to H-E-B Groceries during morning cold temperatures Jan. 21 in Burnet at 105 S. Boundary St. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Ice coats Burnet streets, school cancelled

01/21/2025 01:55 PM

Rock crusher permit request reaches LCRA

Rock crusher permit request reaches LCRA

A mining company has entered another phase of permit applications this month by making a request to the Lower Colorado River Authority. Asphalt Inc. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Jan. 11, at John L. Kuykendall Event Center, Showmanship winners during the Llano County Livestock Show gathered for a group photo.

Llano County Junior Livestock Show

. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Chaplain Mark Cartwright and Warden Amanda Simpson check out the progress of the new chapel at the Ellen Halbert Women’s Prison. Find the story Inside. Contributed photo

Prison chapel project takes shape

Ellen Halbert Drive has a story behind the name. It winds its way around the Airport and Burnet Rodeo grounds, cuts through cedar patches and eventually comes to an abrupt end at a place which most people in our community never see. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Debbie Bindseil acknowledges applause and praise Jan. 14 during the County Commissioners meeting. Behind Bindseil is, from left, former Burnet County judge and treasurer Donna Klaeger, Pct.1 Justice of the Peace Roxanne Nelson and Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Jan...

Commissioners select retiring JP replacement

The Burnet County Commissioners Court gave a fond farewell to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Debbie Bindseil during their recent meeting. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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