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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

Commissioners decide county judge selection format

Commissioners decide county judge selection format

The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently agreed on a format related to a pair of public forums they plan to hold to assist their selection of a new County Commissioners Court Judge. Pct. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Jan. 20 at Living Grace Canine Ranch, Trysten Copeland and Apollo became fast friends during Burnet High School’s Day of Service, a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Find more photos on Page 5.

Water permit holders restrictions continue

During its first meeting of 2025, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board voted unanimously to maintain the mandatory water reduction of 15% for all non-exempt permits. The five-member board continued the reduction during its Jan. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Local VFW entry earns Voice of Democracy award

Addison A. Taylor a junior at Faith Academy in Burnet County was named the VFW Department of Texas’s first-place winner and recipient of the Voice of Democracy $10,000 award in the 2024-2025 Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. VFW Post 10376 and its Auxiliary in Marble Falls sponsored Addison Taylor. Her family are residents of Burnet. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Miguel Valdez celebrates one of his record setting single game six goals. Valdez and his teammates won 12-2 over Florence in district play. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Record setting week for Burnet soccer

The Burnet soccer teams have seen much success in the early goings of district competition. After a Tuesday weather delay pushed the Bulldogs game versus Florence to Wednesday the varsity Dawgs made a statement with a big 12-2 victory. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Burnet lifter Josie Teague is dominating her class in the sport of powerlifting. Teague beat her closest competitor by over 100 pounds in Lampasas.

Lifters compete at Badger Invite

On Thursday the Burnet Bulldog and Lady Dawg powerlifting teams traveled North to participate in the Lampasas Badgers Invite. Burnet’s teams did well picking up some gold medals and good team finishes along the way. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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John Wendell Mandigo

September 6, 1940 —January 6, 2025 John Wendell Mandigo, 84, of Bertram passed away January 6, 2025. Funeral services were held on January 14, 2025 at First Baptist Church in Bertram, Texas. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Emily Ann (Morris) Klutts

July 6, 1978 —January 25, 2025 Emily Ann (Morris) Klutts passed away at her home in Bertram on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the age of 46. Emily was born on July 6, 1978 in Georgetown, Texas, to Bonnie and W.C. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Lady Dawg, Sierra Schaefer (12) quickly showed Salado why they should respect her shot. Schaefer and her squad evened the score with the Lady eagles with a 42-29 win and they are currently in sole possession of first in 24-4A play.

Lady Dawgs lead District 24-4A

It was another great week to be a Lady Dawg as Burnet varsity Lady Bulldog team picked up two more wins and are the current front runners in District 24-4A with a 6-1 record. Jarrell is also near the top of the district at 6-1 but are behind the Lady Dawgs after Burnet beat them on Jan. 14, 46-43. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

The Lady Dawg 400 free relay team of (back row) Caroline Lunsford and Graciela Lara Duran, and (front row) Madison Lawry and Sophia Cardenas placed second at district earning a regional berth. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Water Dawgs sensational at district races

Burnet’s swim team took to the pool in Belton on Friday for their district meet and were impressive with numerous swims resulting in tickets to regionals. Every swimmer wearing Burnet gear extended their season with top finishes at district. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Lille Bell Otte

May 4, 1938 —January 23, 2025 Lille Bell Otte passed away on January 23, 2025 in Marble Falls, Texas. Lillie Bell was 86 at the time of her death and a faithful Christian at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Granite Shoals, Texas. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Kay Lynn Murray

April 3, 1951 —January 19, 2025 Kay Lynn (Finley) Murray, 73, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 3, 1951, in Midland, Texas, Lynn was a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring sister and cherished grandmother and aunt, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Photos by Wayne Craig/ Clear Memories The Bulldog bench goes wild as teammate Benito Bocanegra hits one of his five three pointers. Bocanegra and his Bulldog teammates collected a big win at Salado.

Dawgs earn flashy comeback win in Salado

The Bulldog basketball team’s games were delayed a bit due to weather last week with Tuesday’s sub-varsity games being cancelled and the varsity’s game versus Gateway being moved to Wednesday. Icy road conditions were to blame for the week’s delayed start. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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December 9, 1928 —January 23, 2025 Evelyn Curling Baker passed away January 23, 2025 Evelyn was born in Somerville, Texas on December 9, 1928 to Elmer and Helen Schoppe-Curling. She resided in Somerville until 1939 when her family moved to Bryan Texas where she attended Bryan Public schools and graduated from Stephen F. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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February 21, 1922 —January 19, 2025 Beth Walters, 102, passed away on January 19, 2025. Beth’s funeral will be at Jenkins Funeral Home, Saturday January 25, 2025. 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

One thin but wide layer of ice and salt covered the entrance to H-E-B Groceries during morning cold temperatures Jan. 21 in Burnet at 105 S. Boundary St. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Ice coats Burnet streets, school cancelled

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Curious facts about the history of inauguration dates

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Community partnerships drive Bertram Chamber networking goals

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Rock crusher permit request reaches LCRA

Rock crusher permit request reaches LCRA

A mining company has entered another phase of permit applications this month by making a request to the Lower Colorado River Authority. Asphalt Inc. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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