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LCRA employee Chase Rushing paints the exterior of the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center during LCRA’s Steps Forward Day on April 11. Contributed photo

LCRA volunteers in Burnet area communities

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Above, junior hurdler Wrigley Mulhollan made sure to set a new personal record at the area meet. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Tracksters show speed, might on the way to regionals

The Burnet High School track and field program showed plenty of Bulldog fight during the District 23 and 24-4A championship April 9 in Jarrell. Top of the list is senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles, who came home with three gold medals from the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Natural Resources hearing. Contributed photo

Quarry bill hearing raises air quality questions

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

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Eggs will be on the children’s menu this Easter

Hunting Easter Eggs During this coming week there will be children searching for colored eggs in the traditional Easter egg hunts. In recent times it is more common for the eggs to be plastic with a toy or candy inside, rather than being hard-boiled. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

The Herman Brown Free Library Thrift Store had emptied all of its aisles by the close of business April 11. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Library thrift store bids Burnet fond farewell

Bargain hunters, brace for bad news. The Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library closed its Library Thrift Store April 11. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Good Friday McDonald’s fundraiser to benefit 100 Club

Good Friday McDonald’s fundraiser to benefit 100 Club

Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Steve Laffoon of Kingsland smashed to first place in the Bear Bones division at the Demolition Derby April 12. Find more photos on Page 11. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

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Raymond V. Whelan/ bulletin Burnet County Elections Administration Assistant Chris Guzman explains how voters can operate a Hart Civic Inc. “ballot- marking touch pad” during a poll worker voting session April 9 in Burnet at the Texas AgriLife Extension.

Burnet County elections workers train on new voting system

Later this month, Burnet County early voters will witness and experience the use of new electronic devices as they cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice, as well as whatever proposition they may approve. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Clint Thompson led his heat of the sack race April 12 during the Children’s activities of the Bluebonnet Festival. Find more photos on Pages 12 and 14. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bluebonnet Festival wraps another big year

The 2025 Burnet Bluebonnet Festival wrapped up another successful year April 11–13, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Burnet for one of the biggest spring events in Central Tex- as. With clear skies, mild temperatures, and bluebonnets blooming across the Hill Country, this year’s beautiful spring weather set the perfect backdrop for a weekend of live music, family fun, and small-town charm. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Raymond V. Whelan/ Bulletin Burnet County resident Carol Hall expressed her negative view of a proposed railway near her home.

Burnet residents rail against line project

The Texas Materials Group has indicated it plans to revive an old railway along U.S. 281 between Burnet and Lampasas for the purpose of hauling crushed granite between quarries. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

Dwindling shoreline attracting four-wheelers

During current drought, driving on LCRA-owned land in the lakebed is allowed as long as vehicles don’t cause public safety hazard or environmental impact. As the drought continues, the Lower Colorado River Authority will continue its long-standing practice of using its enforcement discretion to allow vehicles to drive across parts of the dry lakebed owned by LCRA, as long as the vehicles do not cause a public safety or environmental impact at Lake Buchanan. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Contributed photos/ Hill Country Fellowship Travis Dieter and Karen Kelley were escorted by DeAnn Fraser to the Night to Remember event at Hill Country Fellowship April 4.

Sonrise Ministry hosts special needs prom

Seventy guests attended “A Night to Remember” April 4 giving those with special needs an opportunity to feel like super stars. The special needs prom was organized by the Sonrise Special Needs Ministry of Hill Country Fellowship in Burnet. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

The April 12 Grand Parade starts at noon on the Burnet County Courthouse square. File photo

Bluebonnet Fest braces for big crowds this weekend

The 42nd Annual Bluebonnet Festival this weekend, April 11-13 in Burnet, will welcome tens of thousands of visitors with several activities – all in honor of the state flower. There is no cost to visit the vendors, watch the gunfighter shoot-out, view the 1st Cavalry demonstration, or for any concerts other than the Saturday night concert. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

County approves resolution for rail line review

County approves resolution for rail line review

No new railroad line, no spaceport development. Basically, that is the loud and clear message the Burnet County Commissioners Court issued during their April 8 regular meeting at the courthouse. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Molly and Breanna Maller were the winners of the Jigsaw Puzzle Showdown.

Mercantile store grows with the taste for nostalgia

Magpie Mercantile has been selected as the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Business of the Month for April. Open since October of 2024, Magpie Mercantile brings healthy organic foods with limited ingredients to the community of Bertram. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Firefly Aerospace established a facility in Briggs in Burnet County in 2014. Burnet County is being approached with a joint economic development venture with Williamson County to kindle space project development. Contributed photos/Firefly Aerospace

Public workshop poses aerospace corp. questions

Burnet County commissioners posed several questions April 1 in regard to joining the new Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC). The commissioners deliberated and pondered possible participation in an SDC during a public workshop at the county courthouse. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

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Hummers are buzzing about; time to prep

Despite the chilly breaks lately, the signs of springtime are making their presence known. From the return of hummingbirds to the time for gardening preparation, you’ll be seeing more bursts of color in no time. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Groundwater district eyes Briggs, Oakalla aquifer zone

Groundwater district eyes Briggs, Oakalla aquifer zone

The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) plans to host a special meeting to consider whether ongoing use of the Trinity Aquifer needs to be evaluated and monitored through the establishment of a new “groundwater management zone.” 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center’s Development Coordinator, Lora Cheney, left poses with Spring Craig and her Viva Babe award provided by Consuela. Cheney nominated Craig for the award in honor of her outstanding contributions to the Center. Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Local baker named Viva Babe by Consuela

Burnet baker Spring Craig, owner of Cakes by Spring, had no idea that she was about to be honored in a big way last Monday when she walked through the doors of the Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Photos by Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography March 29, at Marble Falls High School during Ready as One, Graham Eddy proudly sat in the fire engine driver’s seat.

PEC and Burnet County host emergency fair

Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Burnet County’s Office of Emergency Management partnered to host “Ready as One” a first-ofits- kind community preparedness fair on March 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

JV Lady Dawg high jumper Brooklynn Dawes clears 4’10 to win a district championship at Wednesday’s 24-4A Meet in Jarrell. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Nine Lady Dawgs move on to Area Track Meet

The Lady Dawg track teams traveled to Jarrell on Wednesday and Thursday of last week to compete in the UIL District 24-4A Meet. Teams hosted at the event included Burnet, Salado, Jarrell, Georgetown Gateway, Marble Falls, Lampasas, LH Legacy Ranch and Taylor. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

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