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Burnet senior receiver Marcus Pimentel (11) will represent the community at the first Hill Country Coaches Association all-star game Saturday, May 17, in Wimberley. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldogs to suit up at all-star game

Several Burnet High School seniors will represent the community at the inaugural Hill Country Coaches Association all-star game at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at Texan Stadium in Wimberley. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Johnny Charron will play football for the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor after signing with the Crusaders while parents John (left) and Ivette and little brother Luke (standing) look on. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke

Outstanding athletes sign to play college sports

Four Burnet High School seniors signed to compete on the collegiate level May 6. They are football player Johnny Charron basketball player Sierra Schaefer and swimmers Levi Kleen and Caroline Lunsford. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Pitcher Matthew Valdez shows control and strength on the mound. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldogs tested in many ways against La Grange

The Burnet High School baseball team lost to La Grange 2-1 in a best-of-three area series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. The series was played May 9-10 in Hutto. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

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Joyce Maxine Gatlin

February 2, 1932 —April 29, 2025 She is survived by her brother, Ronald “Butch” Sayers, and his wife Janice, as well as her three children: Madeline Jordan Lewis (Ronnie) of Bertram, David Jordan (Sue) of Round Mountain, and Shirley Jordan Benavides (Felipe) of Littleton, Colorado. Maxine leaves behind a remarkable legacy of love, including 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet High School sophomores from left (back row) Scott Edwards, Bowen Raiford, Austin Moore, Benjamin Aguillon, Hays Bennett (front row) Savannah Griffin, Micha Schlosser, Aubrey Dean, and Ava Alexander were honored May 7 at the Breakfast of Champions. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedeck...

Bulldogs’ Breakfast of Champions

Burnet High School sophomores from left (back row) Scott Edwards, Bowen Raiford, Austin Moore, Benjamin Aguillon, Hays Bennett (front row) Savannah Griffin, Micha Schlosser, Aubrey Dean, and Ava Alexander were honored May 7 at the Breakfast of Champions. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet High School was well represented at the Class 4A Region III tournament by assistant coach Tanner Wells (left), Aly Van Zandt, Alex Burns, Callen Smith, alternate Nick Dietrich and head coach Brandon Cunningham. Contributed photos

Netters show Bulldog fight at regionals

Tennis season ended for three Burnet High School players at the Class 4A Region III tournament May 7-8 at Bryan. They are Aly Van Zandt in girls singles and the mixed doubles team of Alex Burns and Callen Smith. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Roy Kiser has devoted more than 20 years to the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District as a basketball, golf and cross country head coach.

Several Burnet head coaches are moving on

A number of Burnet Consolidated Independent School District coaches have resigned to pursue other opportunities. For some, it’s a new position at another school district. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

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Leslie Autumn Baker

May 26, 1981 —May 4, 2025 Leslie Autumn Baker was born on May 26,1981 at 4:25 am and she went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2025 at 1:57 pm. She’s survived by her son, Rowdy Baker, her parents Johnny and Denise Gray, sisters Spring and husband Robert Price, sister Hope Clontz and brother Jonathon Gray and wife Melanie along with five nieces and two nephews and numerous other family members. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Burnet County Rodeo Royalty 2024 and 2025 courts posed for a group photo (from left, back row) Katelyn White, Payton Brandt, Tess Murders, Harley Brady (from left, front row) Emery Spratlen, Addison Steele, Aria Parks, Ally Brandt and Baylee Steele May 10 at the Burnet County Rodeo Arena....

Burnet County Rodeo Royalty 2024

Burnet County Rodeo Royalty 2024 and 2025 courts posed for a group photo (from left, back row) Katelyn White, Payton Brandt, Tess Murders, Harley Brady (from left, front row) Emery Spratlen, Addison Steele, Aria Parks, Ally Brandt and Baylee Steele May 10 at the Burnet County Rodeo Arena. 05/14/2025 03:57 AM

Water zone committee to meet Thursday, May 22

Water zone committee to meet Thursday, May 22

Recently, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) hired water law attorney Sarah Faust to facilitate special volunteer committee meetings to deliberate the potential establishment of a Northeast Burnet County Groundwater Management Zone. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Visitors have an opportunity to participate in the upcoming Bird Classic event called the ‘Big Sit’ at at Inks Lake State Park May 10 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Contributed photos

Local birders to flock to the ‘Big Sit’

Friends of Inks Lake State Park (FOIL) and the Highland Lakes Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists participated in the Birding Classic May 3 at the Wildlife Viewing Station (bird blind) at Inks Lake State Park. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Victor Aviles soaks in the moment after winning the 1,600 meters at the Class 4A State Track Meet in Austin May 1 to cap off an incredible day that included a gold medal in the 800 meters and silver in the 3,200 meters. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldog runner fulfills goals, leaves a legacy

From the beginning of this year, Burnet High School senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles’ goals were to win three Class 4A State Championships this spring. So when the meet happened May 1 at Mike Myers Stadium on the University at Austin campus, Aviles won two and finished the third race with a silver medal. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Firefighters learned driver safety with UTVs and practiced for emergencies in partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). Contributed photos

Burnet firefighters train for emergencies with UTVs

The Burnet Fire Department hosted a UTV Safety Training with TEEX for Emergency Response Readiness. The UTV driver safety course was in partnership with the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX). 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Roy Kiser leaves the boys basketball program “in great shape,” according to athletic director Steve Hale. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Long-time coach set to retire, replacement tapped

Burnet Consolidated Independent School District announced a head coaching change for boys basketball. Long-time head coach Roy Kiser, who has spent more than two decades with the Bulldogs, is retiring. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Khris Kassner’s hot bat helps the Bulldogs beat Lorena. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bulldogs come back to Lorena for bi-district title

The Burnet High School baseball team defeated Lorena 2-1 in a best-of-three bi-district series in the Class 4A Division II playoffs May 2-3. Next up is La Grange in a best-of-three area series in Hutto in the Class 4A Division II playoffs. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

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Quarry Feedback LCRA invites public feedback on a proposed aggregate processing plant and quarry near Inks Lake at a meeting for Tuesday, May 13. In addition to providing comments online or by mail, members of the public may share their comments in person between 8 and 11 a.m. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

A funnel cloud loomed over an area in Burnet County between Briggs and Liberty Hill May 1, bringing rain and wind damage. Contributed photo

Storm season rears its head in Burnet

Just as residents began picking up the pieces from a storm May 1, torrential rain swept through Burnet County May 5 and 6, dumping several inches onto the area. Despite the recent thunderstorm, the bulk of reported damage came from the early weather event, officials described. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

LCRA will hear comments on quarry

LCRA will hear comments on quarry

The Lower Colorado River Authority is expanding the ways members of the public can share feedback on a proposed aggregate processing plant and quarry near Inks Lake. In addition to providing comments online or by mail, members of the public are welcome to share their comments in person between 8 and 11 a.m. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

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Former sheriff, career lawman passes away

Area peace officers and supporters are sharing their condolences, following the death of a former Burnet County sheriff and longtime lawman. Officials announced May 5, that William T. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

Kassell

BCISD welcomes two new principals

The Burnet CISD Board of Trustees met early Thursday morning to confirm leaders for both Shady Grove Elementary and Burnet Middle School for the 2025-2026 school year. Shady Grove Virginia “Ginger” Kassell was confirmed to lead Shady Grove Elementary. 05/07/2025 03:47 AM

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