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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

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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

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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

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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

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Investment, development firm in the spotlight

Brooks Mill, Ltd. has been chosen as the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for March. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Golfers excited for better weather

Golfers excited for better weather

After experiencing some weather cancelations recently both the Bulldog and Lady Bulldog golf teams played in tournaments last week. The girls picked up a tournament in Wimberley playing at the Double J ranch Club on Tuesday. 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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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

Bulldogs sending 10 to regional lift

Bulldogs sending 10 to regional lift

Two Bulldogs will lift at Regionals in the 198s. Nathan Torres leads the way ranked third in region with a 1,330. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Pictured above Bella Medina successfully boots one of her two goals against Florence. The Lady Dawg soccer team clinched a playoff spot with their Tuesday win over Northeast Early College and are 13-0 in district. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Playoffs in sight for Burnet soccer

The Bulldog and Lady Bulldog soccer teams have been busy competing against district opponents over the past several weeks. Burnet’s varsity girls team continues to cruise past opponents and with a 13-0 record with just a handful of games remaining they have clinched a playoff spot. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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