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On the undying spirit of community newspapers

On the undying spirit of community newspapers

10/01/2025 05:00 AM

Understanding the region’s drought, flood cycle

Understanding the region’s drought, flood cycle

09/17/2025 05:00 AM

Business leaders network at membership luncheon

Business leaders network at membership luncheon

09/17/2025 05:00 AM

City council addresses public safety, finances and operations

City council addresses public safety, finances and operations

09/17/2025 05:00 AM

Discerning the differences of those web-like nests

Discerning the differences of those web-like nests

09/17/2025 05:00 AM

Pregnancy center to benefit from sew much love

Pregnancy center to benefit from sew much love

09/17/2025 05:00 AM

Bertram chamber speaker dissects AI, online sphere

Bertram chamber speaker dissects AI, online sphere

09/17/2025 05:00 AM

Responsible development to preserve water resources

Responsible development to preserve water resources

08/06/2025 05:00 AM

School, businesses cultivate strong bond at breakfast

School, businesses cultivate strong bond at breakfast

08/06/2025 05:00 AM

Lake LBJ to host first-ever Wakepoint Open

Lake LBJ to host first-ever Wakepoint Open

08/06/2025 05:00 AM

Family-owned business garners chamber accolades

Family-owned business garners chamber accolades

08/06/2025 05:00 AM

Lively downtown events, merchants unify community

Lively downtown events, merchants unify community

07/30/2025 05:00 AM

New facilities makes progress at Panther Park

New facilities makes progress at Panther Park

07/30/2025 05:00 AM

A time to mourn in the wake of flash flooding

A time to mourn in the wake of flash flooding

07/09/2025 06:00 AM

Hill Country Strong: Burnet pulls together as a community

Hill Country Strong: Burnet pulls together as a community

07/09/2025 06:00 AM

PEC Board of Directors honored outgoing director James Oakley May 16, during his final meeting. Pictured, from left are: Paul Graf, Milton Rister, Travis Cox, Oakley, Emily Pataki, Amy Akers and Mark Ekrut. Contributed photos

District 5 director leaves legacy with PEC board

Outgoing District 5 Director James Oakley, first elected in June 2013 to the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board, bid farewell to the PEC family on May 16. In 2025, he could not run for re-election due to term limits. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

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Unpacking the onus for impending rate increases

City of Burnet City Manager Forty years ago, if someone had said that water was going to be one of our biggest challenges to the region, you would have asked, “How is that possible?” Water was abundant. Heavy rains in the fall and spring seemed to come like clockwork, and even the hottest summers were usually followed by relief. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

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Battling back dratted gnats with simple solutions

Master’s Garden Have you ever been watering your houseplants or slicing fruit when – bam – a cloud of tiny gnats suddenly appears out of nowhere? If you’ve found yourself swatting the air like a human windmill lately, you’re not alone. Gnats are one of the most common indoor nuisances for gardeners, home cooks, and homeowners alike. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Everyone dressed in 1940s attire and military uniforms and danced to 1940s music, sponsored by the Highland Lakes Squadron of the CAF. Contributed photos

Youngsters learn history with a dance celebration

It was all happening at the Highland Lakes Squadron hangar at the Burnet Municipal Airport May 8. The Regents School of Austin brought their eighth-grade class out to experience a Hangar Dance as might have been held during the WWII era. 06/04/2025 01:23 AM

Land Homes Texas celebrated the grand opening of Hamilton Valley with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Burnet Chamber of Commerce. Pictured, from left, are Kason, Mariah Casanova, Matt Riehs, Brendan Fassl, Mike Tatum and Cory. Not pictured but recognized for his vital support is Field Super...

Burnet Chamber, community welcome Land Homes Texas

The Burnet Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Land Homes Texas as its newest member. A ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration was held this past Saturday at Hamilton Valley, a stunning new gated subdivision located just 10 minutes from downtown Burnet. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

Officials pictured, from left, are Mischelle Griffin, Board Member/Chamber Ambassador; Rachael Hausman, owner of Chicken Express; Ruth Reed, ambassador; and Kandis Catlett, Ambassador. Contributed/Burnet Chamber

Chicken Express named May Member of the Month

Staff from Chicken Express in Burnet were joined by Burnet Chamber board members and ambassadors to celebrate their recognition as the May Member of the Month. Known for their generous support (and delicious chicken), Chicken Express is always stepping up for the Burnet Chamber and the community. 05/28/2025 01:14 AM

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