Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM

Sign in

Main

Alt Text for Image

Air of Patriotisim

At the Bluebonnet Air Show March 16, John Schwartz posed with proud little patriot Theodore Larson. Find more photos on Pages 14 & 16. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Desiree Lavigne introduced Dancer, a Great Horned Owl to an attentive crowd. She has been rehabbing and training raptors for 12 years. Contributed photos

HLBWS features live raptors at next meeting

Coming soon to Burnet – a live raptor presentation. Join the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society Thursday, April 3, for an engaging presentation featuring live raptors led by dedicated wildlife rehabilitators. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Community to celebrate Donald Fawcett Day

Community to celebrate Donald Fawcett Day

The Burnet City Council issued a proclamation honoring Donald Fawcett with a Day of Service and Fish Fry on Saturday, March 29, 2025, as Donald Fawcett Day of Service in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Burnet. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson presided over his first meeting since being appointed. He is pictured here after that meeting March 17 at the Burnet County Courthouse. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

County commissioners approve new voting devices

Since more than two months ago, the Burnet County Commissioners Court convened with five members present for a special meeting Monday, March 17. County Judge Bryan Wilson presided over the court, which also included Pct. 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

Burnet was well represented at Friday’s 4A Division I State Powerlifting Championships at Bert Ogden Arena located in Edinburg. Pictured above, left to right, Josie Teague, Lily Rygaard, and Madeline Cardenas who all competed at the event.

Three Lady Dawgs powerlifters lift at State

Last week three Lady Dawg lifters traveled to Edinburg to compete in the 4A Division I State Women’s Powerlifting Championships. The three lifters including, Josie Teague, Lily Rygaard, and Madeline Cardenas took their seasons as far as they could go ending their 2025 campaigns on the state stage. 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

Varsity Bulldog, Braxton Ringstaff, sprints past some competitors in the boys’ 100 meter dash. Ringstaff took fourth place overall earning four points for his team.

Silver finishes for Bulldog track teams

The Burnet boys track teams hosted their annual meet on Thursday of last week and both squads captured silver as a team. The varsity division was won by Salado, 161, followed by Burnet, second, 144; West, third, 108; Marble Falls, fourth, 71; Gateway, fifth, 66; and China Spring, sixth, 56. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Senior basketball standout Sydney Lough was recently named to the 4A Region III All Region team for her efforts in 2024-25. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Lough received prestigious award

If you are at all familiar with the Lady Bulldog basketball program it’s no doubt that you know the name Sydney Lough. The senior standout point guard for the Lady Dawgs has been making a name for herself over the past several years with her mix of aggressive and smooth play on the basketball court. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Varsity Lady Bulldog, Kalora Mcdonnell swiftly moves around the track in her anchor leg position for the 800 meter relay team. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Top finishes for Lady Dawg track at host meet

Burnet’s track program hosted the Bulldog Relays on Thursday and both teams did extremely well. The varsity division was won by Salado with 223 points, followed by Burnet, 106.5 in second; West, 99.50 in third; Gateway, 55 in fourth; and China Spring rounded out the top five with 40 points. The Lady Dawg JV team won their division with 198 points, followed by Salado, second, 158; China Spring, third, 65; Marble Falls, fourth, 64; and Gateway, fifth, 11. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

JV Lady Bulldog, Lillian Barnard sends a corner kick to a teammate during district play on Tuesday. Burnet’s JV defeated Lago Vista 5-1 and earned an undefeated district championships last week.

Burnet High soccer program posts successes

The Burnet Lady Dawg soccer team wrapped up district play last Friday with a road win at Austin LBJ. The victory moved Burnet’s overall record to 20-21, and 17-0-1 in district. They earned their thirdstraight district championship and are looking forward to playing Fredericksburg in the Bi-District round of the state playoffs. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Used motor oil, oil filters and antifreeze are among items residents can bring to the BOPATE event April 26. File photo

County sets date for BOPATE waste collection

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. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

While placing his ball on the green Hays Bennett gets down to study the lie. Bennett finished the hole with a birdie and shot a team best 84. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Golfers host 20 annual Colin Clark Invitational

Last week the Burnet golf teams hosted the annual Colin Clark Invitational. This marked the 20 year for the event honoring Colin Clark, a former Bulldog golfer who was tragically killed in an auto accident in 2005. Burnet entered four for the Lady Dawgs, who played on Wednesday, and seven Bulldogs whose rounds were held on Thursday. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Contributed/ Sue Kersey

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

Alt Text for Image

Airport improvements enhance site

During the Burnet City Council meeting, the Burnet Municipal Airport presented its quarterly report, highlighting upcoming pavement maintenance, infrastructure enhancements and a status update on new hangar construction. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

In the top of the seventh Macke Calhoun applies the tag to a Mustang base runner attempting to steal to record out number two in the inning. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Baseball suffers district losses to Mustangs

The Bulldog baseball team opened district with a series versus Marble Falls. On Tuesday they traveled to face the Mustangs and fell short after allowing seven runs in the bottom of the second inning. Burnet didn’t post any runs until the top of the sixth and by that time Marble Falls had taken a 9-0 lead. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Bryan Wilson was selected March 11 to be the new Burnet County judge. Photos by Connie Swinney/Bulletin

Commissioners make county judge selection

03/11/2025 05:02 PM

Josie Teague carefully descends into her 315 squat at Friday’s regional meet. Teague placed second earning a spot at state. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Lady Dawgs sending three lifters to state

On Friday nine Lady Dawg lifters traveled to Dublin to compete in the THSWPA Region II 4A Large School powerlifting meet. As a team Burnet combined to finished fourth overall with 20 points. Alvarado won the meet with 60 points followed by Lampasas, second, 48; Taylor, third, 30; Burnet, fourth, 20; Stephenville, fifth, 18; Brownwood, sixth, nine; Fredericksburg, seventh; six; and Marble Falls, eighth, two points. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Casey Current temporarily wore a pink boa Bunco winner prize Feb. 26 during Bunco for Babies at Wagon Springs Ranch.

Teen lives transformed by support for pregnancy resource

On Feb. 26, the community came together for an evening of fun and generosity at the nonprofit Bunco for Babies fundraiser. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Carrying 10 NASA instruments, Blue Ghost completed a precision landing in Mare Crisium at 2:34 a.m. CST on March 2 and touched down within its 100-meter landing target next to a volcanic feature called Mons Latreille. Contributed photos/Firefly Aerospace

Firefly Aerospace lands on the moon

Texas-based Firefly Aerospace, the leader in commercial space services, announced its Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down on the moon’s surface March 2 in an upright, stable configuration on the company’s first attempt. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Aidan Holcomb First Team

Dawgs earn five spots on 24-4A All-District list

The Bulldog basketball team was recently honored on the District 24-4A list with two First Team selections, one Second Team award, and two Honorable Mention spots. Four out of the five honored are 2025 seniors. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

1

...

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

...