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Alan Trevino Closing Statement

“I want to thank everybody for participating in this very important process. Thank you, judges Garret and Stubbs. Thank you for the fairness in moderating. And for our supporters. Thank you for attending. I hope our lively debate validated the reason for your support. I will take days on. I will take days off. When I became chief, I listened to my captains as a group and individually. I didn’t step on their toes. I let them do their job. My door was always open, and when they asked for help, we worked out solutions together. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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Prospective Judges Jones, Trevino and Wilson answer questions

Above, Retired 33rd District of Texas Judge Guilford “Gil” Jones appears cheerful as he answers several questions during the Burnet County Commissioners meeting Feb. 11. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Dezerie Skinner (left) was named Teacher of the Year at Bertram Elementary School. Skinner poses with Bertram Elementary Principal Christine Hoffman. Contributed/Betty Predmore

Top teacher no stranger to mentoring, leading

Bits of Bertram Bertram Elementary School has recognized Dezerie Skinner as the Teacher of the Year. According to Principal Christine Hoffman, Dezerie “exemplifies excellence in education through her tireless dedication to student growth, her unwavering support for colleagues, and her commitment to high expectations for herself and others.” She is no stranger to leadership, serving as a mentor to new teachers, a team leader, and an active member of both the Lighthouse Team and Leadership Action Team, where she has significantly influenced both school and district-wide initiatives. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Reject public money for private schools

Reject public money for private schools

Dear Editor; The Texas Senate held a hearing on SB 2 on Tuesday, Jan. 28, regarding school vouchers. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Photo by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Keith McBurnett, Earline Zimmerman, David Bennett, Cary Johnson, and Dennis Hoover accepted a $50,000 check from Matt McCracken, representing the Rotary Club of Burnet, for the Hill Country Community Foundation during a donation event at the...

Burnet Rotary donates $50K to HCCF

On Jan. 15, 2025, the Rotary Club of Burnet demonstrated its unwavering commitment to education and community support by presenting a $50,000 check to the Hill Country Community Foundation (HCCF). This generous contribution will bolster the Foundation’s scholarship fund, which supports graduating seniors from Burnet High School and Quest High School. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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$1 billion for vouchers, $5 billion for teachers?

Legislative budget writers are proposing nearly $5 billion to increase teacher pay and $1 billion to implement a school voucher program in the next biennium, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The voucher program, also referred to as school choice, would provide public money for private schooling, a key priority for Gov. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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