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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

Bulldog senior athlete, Victor Aviles, earned three gold medals in the Bulldogs first track outing of the season. Aviles won the 3200, pictured above, as well as the 800 and 1600 meter runs earning 30 team points. Photo by Wayne Craig/ Clear Memories

Good start for Burnet track teams

The Bulldog track teams competed in Marble Falls last Thursday to open their 2025 season. It was a good start for the Dawgs with both the varsity and JV teams performing well. The JV boys outright won their division with 184 team points. The varsity boys placed fourth overall collecting 84 points for their efforts. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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Martha Elizabeth Kardon

January 24, 1935 —February 11, 2025 Martha Elizabeth Menees Kardon of Burnet, Texas, loving daughter, wife, mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025 at the age of 90. Martha is survived by her devoted husband, Merrill Kardon, and loving family, daughters Laura Hospitál and her husband Ditmar, and Rachele Kardon and her husband Michael, and granddaughters Hannah and Alexandra Hospitál. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Varsity Lady Bulldog, Brooklynn Daniel, placed third at the Mustang Relays last week with a 4’10 high jump. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Lady Dawgs kickoff track season

delayed their season following a Gatesville cancellation. Burnet’s varsity girls competed against eight schools and finished fourth as a team. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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Arnold Eddie Burton

February 21, 1939 —February 24, 2025 Arnold Eddie Burton, 86 of Burnet, Texas passed away on February 24, 2025. Arnold was born on February 21, 1939, in Travis County to the late Roscoe and Ruby (Hall) Burton. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

With a runner on varsity first baseman, Drake Milam stays alert during a recent game. The Dawgs have enjoyed a successful start to their 2025 season. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Late surge earns baseball big win

The Bulldog baseball team traveled to Llano on Tuesday and earned a dominant win defeating the Yellowjackets, 18-6. Llano struggled on the mound in the top of the first and four straight walks led to the Bulldogs first score as Trey Morrow crossed the plate, 1-0. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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Sabrina Sue Wallin

February JO, 1955 —March 3, 2025 with laughter, hugs, and endless stories. Sabrina “Sue” Henderson Wallin passed away peacefully on March 3. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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Molly Watson Field

March 15, 1939 —December 22, 2024 Molly Lee Watson Field, a woman whose spirit, warmth, and dedication touched the lives of so many. Molly’s journey began on March 15, 1939, in Oatmeal, Texas, where she was born to Carl and Alberta Watson. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Each year, the Burnet Rotary Club plays a big part in the bed build operation, hosted by Sleep in Heavenly Peace. Pictured is Addy Parker and Chris Parker at the bed build last spring at Wallace Riddell Park. File photo

Rotarians to roll up sleeves for bed build

The Texas Hill Country Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), an organization dedicated to building beds, in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Burnet is holding its annual Donald Fawcett Memorial Day of Service the bed build was named for the long time Burnet volunteer and resident. The build will take place Saturday, March 29 at Wallace Riddell Park in Burnet, corner of Texas 29 and South Rhomberg Street starting at 9 a.m. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

From left, Burnet County Commissioner Pct. 1 Jim Luther Jr., County Elections Administrator Doug Ferguson, Hart Civic representatives Felice Liston, Sam Derheimer, Rich Geppert, Gillespie County Elections Administrator Jim Riley, Gillespie County Clerk Lindsey Brown, Pct. 4 Commissioner Jo...

Voting devices to produce ‘paper trail’

Recently, the Burnet County Commissioners and County Elections Administrator Doug Ferguson hosted a town meeting to discuss the possibility of purchasing new state-ofthe- art voting devices. More than 50 locals attended the meeting in Burnet Feb. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Burnet CISD Superintendent Aaron Pena highlighted the achievements of Elizabeth Claire Stires, the 2025 Burnet CISD Educator of the Year, when receiving her award from Mark Kincaid. Find more photos on Page 14.

Chamber honors Burnet businesses, educators, volunteers

On March 1st, the Burnet Chamber of Commerce held its 70th annual Awards Banquet at the Burnet Community Center, celebrating outstanding individuals and businesses that contribute to the community. BCISD Recognitions A highlight of the evening was the recognition of exceptional educators from the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District (BCISD). 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Despite water restrictions, TCEQ grants permit

Despite water restrictions, TCEQ grants permit

Dear Editor We were surprised to read in the article “Groundwater district extends restrictions“ in your newspaper that the Texas Committee on Environmental Quality had approved the petition of Asphalt, Inc. of Austin Texas asking to create a rock crushing operation near Hoover Valley Park Road 4 and RR 3509 in Burnet County. I take this to mean that they found that the company would not release pollutions (dust) into the atmosphere surrounding the property and so not reduce the quality of the air in this corner of the county. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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Law enforcement stats offer insight into patrols

David Vaughn City Manager At the Feb. 2 Burnet City Council meeting, Police Chief Brian Lee presented the department’s 2024 Traffic Stop Report, outlining the department’s compliance with state-mandated data collection on traffic stops. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

Suspected measles case prompts alert

Suspected measles case prompts alert

Burnet County officials are cautioning the community about a possible measles infection in the community. “There is a measles outbreak in the state, and Burnet County has one possible case that we’re currently testing,” said Burnet County Health Authority Dr. 03/05/2025 01:39 AM

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Cristi Ahrlett, Miranda Harrison, Vicinta Stafford and Shayla Gonzales enjoyed a fun-filled day at Purse Bingo on Feb. 22, supporting a great cause: The Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. Find more photos on Page 14. 02/26/2025 01:28 AM

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