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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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Fran Jones

Curious facts about the history of inauguration dates

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Betty Predmore

Community partnerships drive Bertram Chamber networking goals

01/21/2025 01:23 PM

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

Wayne Craig, From The Dawg House

Cottonbowl Kicks: Rangerettes Reunite

Despite facing the coldest temperatures to hit our area in nearly a year last weekend was full of fun and excitement for many. I know many were disappointed they didn’t get to have a couple of snow days but the much needed rain, albeit cold, was most definitely welcomed in our area. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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August 13, 1972 - December 31, 2024 Family and Friends gathered to celebrate the life of Ben L. McCoy January 13, 2025 1:00 pm First Methodist Church Ben was born on August 13,1972 in Burnet to Bill and Bonnie McCoy. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Lily Ralph (7) looks to pass the ball up-field during an exciting contest versus Brownwood that took PKs to decide. Burnet advanced all the way to the semifinals at their host tournament over the weekend. District starts this week.

Soccer to compete in large 25-4A district

Burnet’s soccer teams recently wrapped up pre-district play in the shortest amount of time in the program’s history due to a fully loaded District 25-4A. Nine other teams share the district with Burnet including Austin Achieve, Austin Eastside, Austin Johnson, Austin Northeast, Austin Travis, Georgetown Gateway, Jarrell, Lago Vista, and Florence. Both Burnet’s girls and boys opened district on Tuesday with the Lady Dawgs at home versus Travis while the boys traveled to Austin to face the Rebels. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Bulldog freshman Dylan Courtney slices through the Salado defense to get off a shot during last Tuesday’s home game.

Dawgs add two big district wins

It was a great week for the varsity Bulldog basketball team who earned two big district wins which greatly improved their standings. The Bulldogs opened play with a Tuesday night home victory over Salado and backed that up with a win over the Taylor Ducks on Friday on the road. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Jan. 11, at John L. Kuykendall Event Center, Showmanship winners during the Llano County Livestock Show gathered for a group photo.

Llano County Junior Livestock Show

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Lady Dawg senior Cydney Robison (22) turns a Sierra Schaefer pass into quick points as she beats Salado’s defense down the lane.

Varsity Lady Dawgs split week in district

The varsity Lady Dawg basketball team had a split week in district play dropping their Tuesday match to Salado before picking up a Friday win in Taylor. Following those two games the Lady Dawgs held a 2-1 record in the district and were sitting in a second place tie with Lampasas who was also 2-1. Jarrell has been the district front runner at 3-0. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

HAM radio group to join Winter Field Day

HAM radio group to join Winter Field Day

The Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club (HLARC) has decided to participate in the 2025 Winter Field Day. Winter Field Day (WFD) is a communications exercise that is sponsored by the Winter Field Day Association. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Burnet High School counselor Karen Traver-Shively and Burnet High School Highlandette Director Caity Clinton performed Jan. 11 with the Kilgore Rangerettes at the Cotton Bowl. Contributed/Caity Clinton

Rangerettes perform at Cotton Bowl

Established in 1940 by Gussie Nell Davis at Kilgore College in Kilgore, Texas, the Kilgore Rangerettes revolutionized pregame and halftime entertainment as the first precision dance team in the United States. Fondly referred to as the “Sweethearts of the Gridiron,” the Rangerettes captured the nation’s heart with their signature high kicks—famously dubbed “kick the hat”—and their flawless routines. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Chaplain Mark Cartwright and Warden Amanda Simpson check out the progress of the new chapel at the Ellen Halbert Women’s Prison. Find the story Inside. Contributed photo

Prison chapel project takes shape

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. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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Discovering natural oil options for tree health

This month’s to-do list ranges from smothering pests to sharpening tools. 1) Spray fruit trees with dormant oil, such as orange oil. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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Chilly conditions usher in multitude of fallen leaves, mistletoe

Winter has arrived. Last week’s temperatures are convincing. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Debbie Bindseil acknowledges applause and praise Jan. 14 during the County Commissioners meeting. Behind Bindseil is, from left, former Burnet County judge and treasurer Donna Klaeger, Pct.1 Justice of the Peace Roxanne Nelson and Pct. 3 Justice of the Peace Jan...

Commissioners select retiring JP replacement

The Burnet County Commissioners Court gave a fond farewell to Pct. 4 Justice of the Peace Debbie Bindseil during their recent meeting. 01/15/2025 03:31 AM

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