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BCRW announce upcoming awards meeting

Tom Maynard, Texas State Board of Education, District 10, will be speaking on May 8 to recognize Scholarship Recipients during the Special Awards meeting of the Burnet County Republican Women (BCRW). Every year, after careful selection, BCRW presents three scholarships. 04/30/2025 03:40 AM

Waste Collection Event for the spring is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2411 FM 963 (2 miles east of U.S. 281) outside of the city of Burnet.

County waste collection event, April 26

The Burnet County BOPATE (batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, tires, electronics) Waste Collection Event for the spring is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2411 FM 963 (2 miles east of U.S. 281) outside of the city of Burnet. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

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Fire department reports many miles, much work, new equipment

City of Burnet City Manager At the April 8 city council meeting, Chief Mark Ingram presented the Burnet Fire Department’s 2024 Annual Report. This report highlights how hard our firefighters and medics work every day to keep our community safe. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Statistics show success of this year’s Bluebonnet Festival

Statistics show success of this year’s Bluebonnet Festival

The city manager reports that the Bluebonnet Festival drew significant attendance over the four-day period. Foot traffic patterns, visitor demographics, and behavioral insights were tracked through location analytics technology to provide actionable data for planning and marketing. The key findings include: 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Pct. 2 Buret County Commissioner Damon Beierle has deep roots in Burnet County, he builds lasting relationships with residents, local leaders and business owners. Contributed photo

Precinct 2 commissioner announces run for re-election

Precinct 2 Commissioner, Damon Beierle has officially announced his candidacy for re-election. Commissioner Beierle has dedicated himself to the county with his steadfast leadership and serves with dedication to our community with a focus on the citizens. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

LCRA employee Chase Rushing paints the exterior of the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center during LCRA’s Steps Forward Day on April 11. Contributed photo

LCRA volunteers in Burnet area communities

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

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Eggs will be on the children’s menu this Easter

Hunting Easter Eggs During this coming week there will be children searching for colored eggs in the traditional Easter egg hunts. In recent times it is more common for the eggs to be plastic with a toy or candy inside, rather than being hard-boiled. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Good Friday McDonald’s fundraiser to benefit 100 Club

Good Friday McDonald’s fundraiser to benefit 100 Club

Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

During current drought, driving on LCRA-owned land in the lakebed is allowed as long as vehicles don’t cause public safety hazard or environmental impact. As the drought continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority will continue its long-standing practice of using its enforcement discretion to allow vehicles to drive across parts of the dry lakebed owned by LCRA, as long as the vehicles do not cause a public safety or environmental impact at Lake Buchanan. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Contributed photos/ Hill Country Fellowship Travis Dieter and Karen Kelley were escorted by DeAnn Fraser to the Night to Remember event at Hill Country Fellowship April 4.

Sonrise Ministry hosts special needs prom

Seventy guests attended “A Night to Remember” April 4 giving those with special needs an opportunity to feel like super stars. The special needs prom was organized by the Sonrise Special Needs Ministry of Hill Country Fellowship in Burnet. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Molly and Breanna Maller were the winners of the Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown.

Mercantile store grows with the taste for nostalgia

Magpie Mercantile has been selected as the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for April. Open since October of 2024, Magpie Mercantile brings healthy organic foods with limited ingredients to the community of Bertram. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

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Hummers are buzzing about; time to prep

Despite the chilly breaks lately, the signs of springtime are making their presence known. From the return of hummingbirds to the time for gardening preparation, you’ll be seeing more bursts of color in no time. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

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So far, bluebonnets appear a little shy this season

Bluebonnets have been sparse in many areas this spring. Some friends have reported that their bluebonnets have been greatly stunted. A couple of friends had none at all. The most likely explanation probably is the lack of rain this past fall and winter. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

OPIC recommends TCEQ overturn quarry permit

OPIC recommends TCEQ overturn quarry permit

The Office of Public Interest Counsel (OPIC) released a response March 28 to a state legislator’s call to overturn the permit of a proposed rock crushing operation in Burnet County. OPIC issued their review following a complaint about an air quality permit granted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

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Hummingbirds arrive on the scene

A hummingbird perched on a feeder ushers in the season for these colorful birds. Find more on Page 4. Contributed/ Sue Kersey 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Tim Denton wished Vonnie Riddell Fox a happy birthday last August 29 in Burnet at the Old Historic Jail.

Vonnie Fox still smiles on all Burnet County

Many people fortunate to meet her called her Vonnie, pronounced “Voh-nee” just in case some of y’all don’t know. “Mrs. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

From providing fitness programs to youth sports, summer camps, and community outreach, the YMCA is a vital part of our community. Contributed/Burnet Chamber of Commerce

Chamber’s February member of the month

The Burnet Chamber of Commerce honors its members for growing our community and providing excellent service. Congratulations to the team at YMCA of the Highland Lakes, which has been named our February Member of the Month. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

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Law enforcement stats offer insight into patrols

David Vaughn City Manager At the Feb. 2 Burnet City Council meeting, Police Chief Brian Lee presented the department’s 2024 Traffic Stop Report, outlining the department’s compliance with state-mandated data collection on traffic stops. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Despite water restrictions, TCEQ grants permit

Despite water restrictions, TCEQ grants permit

Dear Editor We were surprised to read in the article “Groundwater district extends restrictions“ in your newspaper that the Texas Committee on Environmental Quality had approved the petition of Asphalt, Inc. of Austin Texas asking to create a rock crushing operation near Hoover Valley Park Road 4 and RR 3509 in Burnet County. I take this to mean that they found that the company would not release pollutions (dust) into the atmosphere surrounding the property and so not reduce the quality of the air in this corner of the county. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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What’s in a name, the origin of March

We get the name of the third month of the year – March, from the Latin word, Marticus. Marticus was named after Mars, the Roman god of war. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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State bound ladies

Sometimes I feel like a broken record talking about how busy the weeks are and just how many Burnet athletes are deserving of headlines. It’s a balance in the spring for sure so here goes some highlights. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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