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Highland Lakes Healthcare Partners host hiring event

Highland Lakes Healthcare Partners host hiring event

A new collaborative of area healthcare employers will host a hiring event to address the critical staffing shortages in Burnet, Llano, and Blanco counties. The event aims to connect available healthcare workers with immediate job opportunities in Highland Lakes’ hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, home health, and hospice agencies. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Local lawmakers join fight to defend waterways

When it comes to defending the values that make Texas great, few leaders stand as tall as State Representative Ellen Troxclair and State Senator Pete Flores. These two have proven themselves as champions of both our Hill Country heritage and the rights of hard-working Texans. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Look back at Bertram’s year shows good growth pace

The Bertram Chamber of Commerce kicked off the new year with a packed luncheon on Monday. There were lots of new faces in attendance, as membership continues to grow. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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

Prison chapel project making progress

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. This dead-end compound with imposing razor wire fences represents a new beginning for thousands of women across the state. 01/22/2025 03:38 AM

Fran Jones

Curious facts about the history of inauguration dates

01/21/2025 01:34 PM

Betty Predmore

Community partnerships drive Bertram Chamber networking goals

01/21/2025 01:23 PM

Wayne Craig, From The Dawg House

Cottonbowl Kicks: Rangerettes Reunite

Despite facing the coldest temperatures to hit our area in nearly a year last weekend was full of fun and excitement for many. I know many were disappointed they didn’t get to have a couple of snow days but the much needed rain, albeit cold, was most definitely welcomed in our area. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

HAM radio group to join Winter Field Day

HAM radio group to join Winter Field Day

The Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club (HLARC) has decided to participate in the 2025 Winter Field Day. Winter Field Day (WFD) is a communications exercise that is sponsored by the Winter Field Day Association. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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Discovering natural oil options for tree health

This month’s to-do list ranges from smothering pests to sharpening tools. 1) Spray fruit trees with dormant oil, such as orange oil. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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Chilly conditions usher in multitude of fallen leaves, mistletoe

Winter has arrived. Last week’s temperatures are convincing. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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Former judge issues invite to coffee

The news over the weekend from Burnet County is that Judge Gil Jones has officially applied for the Burnet County Judge position. Although the Burnet County commissioners will have the final vote, Judge Jones is planning a few casual coffees with community members to give him the opportunity to meet with the public and express his thoughts and vision for Burnet County and to answer questions and hear what Burnet County folks think. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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Business brings a social atmosphere to small town

Bits of Bertram Congratulations to The Standard on Vaughan for being chosen as the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for January 2025! After opening in the Spring of 2023, one of the biggest changes the ownership has seen is the growth of the community. The Standard on Vaughan was a major factor in bringing a social atmosphere to downtown Bertram. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Creekfall subdivision to see 115 new homes

Creekfall subdivision to see 115 new homes

At a recent meeting, the Burnet City Council approved a Developer Participation Agreement with Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC, to extend water and sewer infrastructure for the upcoming Creekfall Subdivision Phase Three. 12/04/2024 02:35 AM

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Chill weather rekindles the Christmas spirit

The cooler weather we experienced last week came just in time for the Thanksgiving holidays. It felt like summer was really over and it felt like the kind of weather we should be having for Thanksgiving. 12/04/2024 02:35 AM

Group seeks support to finish prison worship chapel

Group seeks support to finish prison worship chapel

Joseph’s Hammer continues to support work on a special addition to the Ellen Halbert Unit in Burnet at 800 Halbert Dr., near the Burnet Municipal Airport and U.S. 281 south. 12/04/2024 02:35 AM

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This is why I believe ‘school choice’ is a bad idea

Guest Editorial “In theory, there is no difference between practice and theory. In practice, there is.” – quote widely attributed to Yogi Berra School’s choice (aka vouchers/ESAs) is proposed as a state-managed program which has been repeatedly shown in other states to: bust state budgets, fund discrimination against students and families, fail to improve student outcomes, and undermine funding and resources for the public schools. 11/13/2024 02:09 AM

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Local talent inspires at coffee shop venue in Bertram

Open Mic Night at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop continues to grow each month. Held on the second Saturday at 7:00 p.m., this month’s event brought out several new people who shared music and poetry, in addition to many of the monthly performers. 11/13/2024 02:09 AM

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School choice push on tap for legislative session

With the general election over, Texans are now looking ahead to the upcoming legislative session beginning in January. 11/13/2024 02:09 AM

Veterans Day holds special meaning, historic significance

Veterans Day holds special meaning, historic significance

On Monday, Nov. 11 we celebrate Veterans Day. 11/06/2024 01:59 AM

Bertram Police Chief Dewayne Kyle shared a Dr. Seuss story with the children at the library. Contributed photos/Betty Predmore

Lawmen bond with tots during reading of classic stories

Dr. Seuss was on the loose at the Bertram Library this past week. 10/16/2024 02:31 AM

‘The Texan’ saw American Gothic by Grant Wood during his recent visit to the Chicago Art Institute. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Nothing like Chicago, Texas! Standing atop Big Shoulders in The City That Works

Editor’s Note: This column is the first of a twopart series. Recently, the Texan told himself, “I have always wanted to see Chicago, Illinois.” Seconds later, he said, “Yes, I will go to Chicago.” Thus, last month, for the first time, the Texan ventures into Chicago, also known as the City of the Big Shoulders, The City That Works, Paris on the Prairie, the Windy City. 10/09/2024 02:20 AM