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Ready, set, green

From the Dawg House If you haven’t done so already it’s really time to break out your green and support all the Bulldogs and Lady Dawgs you can. The next two weeks will have Burnet’s varsity football at home after three-straight weeks on the road. 09/25/2024 02:16 AM

County sets waste collection event

County sets waste collection event

A well-oiled event will offer Burnet County residents a chance to dispose of hazardous items to help keep the water table clean and safe. Burnet County Reuse and Recycle Center has scheduled a collection event to recycle household waste for Saturday, Oct. 09/25/2024 02:16 AM

Footprints to offer faith-founded grief ministry for children

Footprints to offer faith-founded grief ministry for children

Footprints is a free eight-week peer support group for children between the ages of 6-15 years who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 09/25/2024 02:16 AM

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Cooler October temperatures welcome gardeners back

October is an excellent time to prepare your garden for the cooler months ahead. Here are some essential “to do” for your vegetable, herb, and flower gardens: Vegetable Gardens: plant cool-season crops: broccoli, cauliflower, kale, spinach, carrots, radishes, and lettuce. Continue to harvest fall crops: tomatoes, peppers, okra, and squash. Remove spent summer crops to prevent disease and pests. 09/25/2024 02:16 AM

Footprints to offer faithfounded grief ministry for children

Footprints to offer faithfounded grief ministry for children

Footprints is a free eight-week peer support group for children between the ages of 6-15 years who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The first session is scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM

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Roadway rehabilitation project to target 45 miles in Burnet

“On the Road Again” is a song written and recorded by Willie Nelson, but I probably didn’t need to tell you that. In fact, most people probably instantly had the tune come to mind when they read the song title. Maintaining city roads is a vital part of upkeeping the city of Burnet’s infrastructure and allowing residents to be on the road again. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM

Denim and Diamonds gala to raise 4-H, FFA funds

Denim and Diamonds gala to raise 4-H, FFA funds

The second annual Denim and Diamonds Fundraising Gala to support 4-H and FFA youth will be Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Cadillac Dance Hall, 1375 FM 1855 in Marble Falls. 09/18/2024 03:12 AM

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Shouting out deserving athletes and coaches

From the Dawg House This past month has been a blur. BHS football is already in week two of the season, BHS volleyball has played more than 20 games, tennis has had multiple matches, and cross country has logged hundreds of miles. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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Spruce up your land with trees for new beginnings

Fall is a great time to plant a new tree or shrub, symbolizing new beginnings. A friend of ours has a wonderful family tradition where her grandmother would plant a new tree every time a grandchild was born. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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What’s in a name? Digging up the roots of September

Curiosity about where the word September came from caused a search on the computer. The word came from a Latin word, septem, which means seven. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Education Foundation to launch fall campaign

Education Foundation to launch fall campaign

The Education Foundation Board of Directors is excited to announce the official kickoff of its annual campaign at the Burnet CISD Homecoming game on October 4, 2024. The event will mark the beginning of a significant initiative to fund innovative teaching grants and academic achievement for Burnet CISD schools. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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Staff raises on the horizon, student dress code set

I am thrilled to announce that we are able to give a 3% raise across the board to all our dedicated teachers and staff. This is particularly significant as many districts are facing more severe financial challenges than Burnet CISD. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

By adopting or fostering through Hill Country Humane Society, you help dogs find the loving homes they deserve. File photo

Hill Country Humane Society hosting adoption blitz

HCHS Executive Director In the midst of a challenging distemper outbreak, the Hill Country Humane Society is calling for community support to help clear their shelter and find homes for their dogs. Partnering with the BISSELL Pet Foundation, HCHS is participating in the national Empty the Shelters reducedfee adoption event from July 9-31, alongside more than 390 shelters in 44 states. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

HLSL grant apps due in August

HLSL grant apps due in August

The Highland Lakes Service League (HLSL) wants to remind all charitable 501c3 organizations in Llano and Burnet counties that applications for our Community Grants Program are being accepted now through Aug. 31. 07/10/2024 02:27 AM

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Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography

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