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Thousands of acres of pristine land in northwest Burnet County will be developed by TPWD into park land across the river from Colorado Bend State Park. File photo

Local brokers close new state park land deal

Local environmental preservation supporters may be pleased to hear some good news. Recent negotiations between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) and Texas Branch Brokers, based in Burnet, have settled on the purchase of more than 1,000 acres of pristine land near Burnet and Lampasas counties, as part of an ongoing TPWD plan to manage additional space near Colorado Bend State Park. 04/30/2025 03:40 AM

Burnet County resident Randy Printz, who has property on FM 3509 near a planned quarry, has installed a number of monitors around Burnet County to gather data about aggregate industry’s impact on air quality. Connie Swinney/Bulletin

Grassroots group sets up air monitoring devices

Members of a mining watchdog group have taken air quality matters into their own hands. Randy Printz of saveburnet. 04/30/2025 03:40 AM

Above, Burnet senior Victor Aviles (center) holds the gold medal representing his Class 4A Region III championship in the 1,600 meters, while Salado senior Luke Anderson (left) holds the silver and junior Coulson Boyd wears the bronze.

Top Dawgs find gold and records at regionals

Breaking records and pursuing history highlighted the recent regional track meet. Burnet High School senior Victor Aviles added more gold medals in his quest to capture three Class 4A state titles this season. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Fueled by cheers from Kelsey Werner, Marcus Pimentel rode his donkey across the finish line during Donkey Basketball on April 17 at Burnet Middle School, an event supporting Project Graduation 2025. Allison Morrow/ Luedecke Photography

Project Graduation Donkey Basketball a win for seniors

Fueled by cheers from Kelsey Werner, Marcus Pimentel rode his donkey across the finish line during Donkey Basketball on April 17 at Burnet Middle School, an event supporting Project Graduation 2025. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Early voting underway in city elections

Early voting underway in city elections

The city of Burnet will hold a general election May 3 for one mayor and three council members. Early voting began April 22. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

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County auditor leaves for job in Tyler

Burnet County has posted help wanted signs for two key openings now within its electronic window. During the April 22 meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court announced they’re trying to fill positions for county auditor and court administrative director. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Locals garner support for quarry hearing, April 24

Locals garner support for quarry hearing, April 24

A second aggregate operation control bill could gain traction in a state committee hearing this week. Texas House Bill 5151, sponsored by State Rep. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM 1

Lake Area Rods and Classics hosted their annual car show in Hamilton Creek Park for the Bluebonnet Festival.

More Bluebonnet Festival Fun!

Lake Area Rods and Classics hosted their annual car show in Hamilton Creek Park for the Bluebonnet Festival. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

County talks personnel changes; grant protocols

County talks personnel changes; grant protocols

The Burnet County Commissioners met April 22 to handle issues ranging from personnel updates to federal grant mandates. Commissioners approved matching funds “as required” on future Burnet County applications for U.S. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Raymond V. Whelan/ Bulletin Burnet County resident Carol Hall expressed her negative view of a proposed railway near her home.

Burnet residents rail against line project

The Texas Materials Group has indicated it plans to revive an old railway along U.S. 281 between Burnet and Lampasas for the purpose of hauling crushed granite between quarries. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Raymond V. Whelan/ bulletin Burnet County Elections Administration Assistant Chris Guzman explains how voters can operate a Hart Civic Inc. “ballot- marking touch pad” during a poll worker voting session April 9 in Burnet at the Texas AgriLife Extension.

Burnet County elections workers train on new voting system

Later this month, Burnet County early voters will witness and experience the use of new electronic devices as they cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice, as well as whatever proposition they may approve. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

The Herman Brown Free Library Thrift Store had emptied all of its aisles by the close of business April 11. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Library thrift store bids Burnet fond farewell

Bargain hunters, brace for bad news. The Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library closed its Library Thrift Store April 11. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Natural Resources hearing. Contributed photo

Quarry bill hearing raises air quality questions

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center’s Development Coordinator, Lora Cheney, left poses with Spring Craig and her Viva Babe award provided by Consuela. Cheney nominated Craig for the award in honor of her outstanding contributions to the Center. Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Local baker named Viva Babe by Consuela

Burnet baker Spring Craig, owner of Cakes by Spring, had no idea that she was about to be honored in a big way last Monday when she walked through the doors of the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Groundwater district eyes Briggs, Oakalla aquifer zone

Groundwater district eyes Briggs, Oakalla aquifer zone

The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) plans to host a special meeting to consider whether ongoing use of the Trinity Aquifer needs to be evaluated and monitored through the establishment of a new “groundwater management zone.” 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Firefly Aerospace established a facility in Briggs in Burnet County in 2014. Burnet County is being approached with a joint economic development venture with Williamson County to kindle space project development. Contributed photos/Firefly Aerospace

Public workshop poses aerospace corp. questions

Burnet County commissioners posed several questions April 1 in regard to joining the new Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC). The commissioners deliberated and pondered possible participation in an SDC during a public workshop at the county courthouse. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

County approves resolution for rail line review

County approves resolution for rail line review

No new railroad line, no spaceport development. Basically, that is the loud and clear message the Burnet County Commissioners Court issued during their April 8 regular meeting at the courthouse. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

County to host town hall with Lampasas on rail line

County to host town hall with Lampasas on rail line

Burnet County Commissioners Court will host a joint town hall meeting with the Lampasas County commissioners to discuss the planned re-activation of railroad tracks through the area. Both the U.S. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

On March 16, Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized nine suspected cockfighting roosters (pictured here at the BCSO carport) after a traffic stop, ending in an arrest. Contributed/BCSO

BCSO: cockfighting ring probe underway

Local law enforcement is zeroing in on an alleged cockfighting operation that may involve a number of locations in Burnet and adjacent counties. The most recent arrest involved an illegal alien suspect from Mexico. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

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Former ISD super becomes assistant city manager

City officials have filled a top administrative position with someone who is not only familiar with and dedicated to the community but a proven leader. Keith McBurnett has been appointed as the new assistant city manager after almost a year of working in adminstration for the city of Burnet. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

The proposal would revive 12.5 miles on previously abandoned right-of-way and construction of 14.4 miles on a new rail line through Burnet County. Contributed map

Railroad line plans rile Burnet area residents

A commercial group plans to plow ahead with a train track project despite local environmental and quality of life concerns. Things like excessive noise, potential harm to protected species, lower property values, air pollution and traffic safety are raising concerns among those who live along U.S. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

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