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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

Senior pitcher Cooper Farris slings the ball across the plate in Burnet’s Friday evening scrimmage versus Henderickson.

Burnet’s scrimmage versus Henderickson

. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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Frann Mayhew Anders

September 10, 1950 —January 29, 2025 Frann Mayhew Anders, a beloved resident of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Palestine, Texas, and raised in Texas City, Frann was the only child of Frances and Thomas Mayhew. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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Gerald J. “Jerry” Gute

November 6, 1938 —February 6, 2025 Gerald “Jerry” J. Gute, 86, passed away on February 6, 2025. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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Shirley Dale Winton

June 15, 1940 - January 31, 2025 In Loving Memory of Shirley Dale (Hinchliffe) Roberts Winton It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Dale (Hinchliffe) Roberts Winton, who peacefully passed on January 31, 2025. Born on June 15, 1940, in Mexia, Texas, where she spent her childhood, Shirley lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering faith. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Burnet junior, Samuel Rodriguez gets some separation from a Lago Vista defender and sends the ball downfield for Burnet. The Bulldogs won the match, 5-1.

Soccer battling more than just opponents

Both the boys and girls soccer programs have been battling a flu outbreak that has left their teams down in numbers over the past few weeks. The girls teams seem to be on the upswing of the outbreak while the boys found themselves still fighting to keep numbers up. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

JV Bulldog basketball player, Cam Edwards, brings the ball down for Burnet during their Tuesday night home game versus Lampasas. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Dawgs bounce past Stangs to advance in district

The Bulldog basketball teams hosted Lampasas on Tuesday of last week for second round action and traveled to Marble Falls on Friday. In Tuesday’s match the varsity Badgers entered the gym carrying the best record in the district sitting in the top spot with a 10-1 24-4A mark and are 24-8 on the season. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Commissioners deadlock stalls new county judge pick

Commissioners deadlock stalls new county judge pick

02/11/2025 04:00 PM

(From left) Pct. 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, Pct. 3 Commissioner Chad Collier and Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery ask three county judge applicants various questions during the Feb. 11 meeting. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

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CASA for the Highland Lakes board members, Tracy Knight, Terry Ortiz, Melissa Edge, Meghan Peterson, Damon Beierle, Travis Dean, Jared Fields and Brittany Grubbs, were thrilled with the success of the fundraiser. Find more photos on Page 16. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

CASA Boots & BBQ a rousing success

. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

The proposed state park land includes an area in Burnet County across the Colorado River from Colorado Bend State Park in San Saba County. Contributed/Colorado Bend State Park

TPWD to convert thousands of acres into state park

A recent land purchase by the State of Texas will translate into thousands of acres of park space in Burnet County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced Jan. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

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June 29, 1938 —January 25, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Dortha Hall of Kingsland. Texas, beloved matriarch and effervescent soul, peacefully departed Earth at 9:15 pm on Saturday, January 25th. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Contributed photo Participating hospitals include Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet and Ascension Seton Hays (pictured here).

Seton will honor your heart in February

A local healthcare facility will take part in a campaign to highlight heart healthy lifestyles. Ascension Seton hospitals will glow red for American Heart Month, which takes place throughout the month of February. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Commissioners approve new background checks

Commissioners approve new background checks

Recently, the Burnet County Commissioners adopted a new policy related to county employee background security checks. Pct. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

City posts strong financial report

City posts strong financial report

The Jan. 27 Burnet City Council meeting was productive with significant decisions made to benefit the community while ensuring continued growth, infrastructure improvements, and sound financial practices. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

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Applicants line up for county judge position

The Burnet County Commissioners Court is set to consider three persons to become the new county judge. By the Jan. 02/05/2025 03:56 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

Every seat in the house was filled Feb. 1 for the fundraiser benefiting CASA for the Highland Lakes.

Auction fundraiser benefits abused and neglected children

. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Data request mounting for rock quarry applicant

Data request mounting for rock quarry applicant

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) correspondence released recently to a senior civil engineer indicates LCRA is exercising caution related to its possible approval of a permit for construction of a proposed rock crusher quarry north of Burnet. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Lady Bulldog Taylor Petty provided three assists during Burnet’s 3-0 win over Jarrell last Tuesday. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Bright week improves soccer standings

It was a great week on the soccer fields for Burnet’s teams. When it was all said and done the Lady Dawgs had taken over as the leader in District 25-4A after beating Jarrell on Tuesday and previously unbeaten in district play Gateway on Friday. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

A happy Cheri Trinidad emerged as a big winner at the Highland Lakes Service League Chuck Wagon Chow Down Jan. 25 at the YMCA.

Chuck Wagon Chow Down's big turnout for a good cause

Saturday, Jan. 25, at the YMCA, it was a full house for the Highland Lakes Service League’s annual Chuck Wagon Chow Down. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

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