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Community survey reveals what residents prioritize
During a budget workshop, Burnet City Council Council members received and discussed the results of the community priorities survey Feb. 18, which will help shape future strategic and budget planning.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Groundwater district extends restrictions
During its recent meeting, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) board voted unanimously to maintain Stage 4 extreme drought mandatory water-use restrictions currently in force since several weeks ago.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
LCRA: once-a-week watering schedule on the table
With no significant rainfall and continued growth, the area’s reservoirs, at just over 51% capacity, have taken a hit in the last few months, officials say. This month, the combined storage of lakes Buchanan and Travis the storage reservoirs for the Highland Lakes — amounted to 1.016 million acre-feet, according to LCRA.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
January Member of the Month delights with home cookin’
Congratulations to Mama’s Home Cooking, our January Member of the Month. Led by General Manager Nicholas Perez and talented Kitchen Manager, Armando Perez, Mama’s Home Cooking is a beloved gem in our community, serving up delicious meals with a warm, welcoming atmosphere for the past 10 years.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Bertram Chamber honors top businesses and leaders
The 2025 Bertram Chamber Awards Banquet was a night to remember, celebrating the individuals and businesses that contribute to the town’s vibrant and connected community. The Standard on Vaughan, a family-owned restaurant that opened on April 12, 2023, was honored as Business of the Year.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Freedom of speech threatened in proposed bill
Guest Editorial Imagine being the target of a vexatious lawsuit completely without merit in which you ultimately prevail—only to find out that you not only have to pay your attorney’s fees but also the other side’s. That’s the likely outcome if the Texas Legislature passes HB 2988 this session.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Dist. 31 candidate aims to ‘Make America Competent Again’
I think most U.S. citizens are aware that our federal government is bloated, but now that President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency is exposing incomprehensible waste, fraud and abuse of taxpayers’ dollars, there is absolutely no doubt. Congress has dropped the ball. Our elected representatives seem to have forgotten one of their most important responsibilities – to keep a watchful eye on expenditures and guard against frivolous use of the federal taxes paid by their constituents.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Victories all around for Burnet soccer programs
The Burnet soccer teams started their second round of district play last week. On Friday the Bulldog teams hosted Austin Travis. In the JV Bulldogs first meeting they lost to Travis, 7-1. This time they got a little revenge beating the Austin squad, 1-0. Jose Garcia converted Burnet’s lone goal.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Lady Dawg powerlifters qualify 10 for Regionals
The Lady Bulldog powerlifting team has qualified 10 athletes to extend their season on to regionals. Burnet will be represented in seven different weight classes at the upcoming Region II Division I meet.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Big awards for Lady Dawg basketball
Basketball All-District selections for 24-4A were released this week and Burnet’s girls were well represented. The Lady Dawgs earned three superlative awards, one first team, three second team, and two honorable mentions.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Bertram Chamber Awards Banquet
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02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Mary Beth Connor Peoples
April 15, 1939—January 24, 2025 Mary Beth Peoples, age 85, of Burnet. Texas, passed away on January 24.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Burnet election field features seven hopefuls
The city of Burnet will hold a general election May 3 for one mayor and three council members. City Secretary Maria Gonzalez reports seven candidates have filed for a place on the spring ballot.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Basketball season ends at Bi-District round
The Bulldog basketball team entered the state playoffs last week with a Bi-District game versus Lorena’s Leopards at a neutral location in Georgetown. The Dawgs entered the game as the No. 3 representative out of District 24-4A. Lorena entered the match as the No. 2 ranked team our of District 23-4A.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
County judge impasse raises prospect of tie-breaker
Burnet County commissioners have yet to indicate whether the court could reach a decision on a county judge selection, harkening several theories about the potential outcome. On Feb.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Comm Court delays county judge pick
After almost one hour of deliberation during a closed-door executive session, the Burnet County commissioners took no action related to the selection of an official to fill the vacancy for county judge.
02/26/2025 01:28 AM
Burnet election field features seven hopefuls
02/18/2025 03:50 PM
Green Thumb shares tips to save water
The Green Thumb Program, promoted by the local master gardeners, brings important and helpful tips and techniques about water and how to save it – on the water bill, on the plants, on water collection and irrigation and on Earthkind principles in general. With the continuing drought in Central Texas, finding ways to use water more wisely is extremely important.
02/12/2025 01:10 AM
Crews set hotel electrical infrastructure in place
The Electric Crew has been actively trenching and installing electrical conduit to support the development of the new Marriott TownePlace Suites, ensuring the necessary infrastructure is in place for this highly anticipated project.
02/12/2025 01:10 AM
Big D boosts C minor epic with orchestra performance
A Frayed Knot Cross it off my bucket list. Recently, I heard and saw the Dallas Symphony Orchestra perform Symphony No.
02/12/2025 01:10 AM
Service League scholarship applicants can apply now
Highland Lakes Service League (HLSL) has announced that the group is now accepting 2025 Scholarship Applications. Any adult woman returning to college and/or to a certification program and pursuing a career goal is encouraged to apply for one of the scholarships offered by the Highland Lakes Service League.
02/12/2025 01:10 AM
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