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Chasing victory: Burnet senior distance runner Victor Aviles earned three gold medals at Wednesday’s district meet in the 3200, 1600, and 800. Above Aviles leads a pack as he crosses the 3200 finish line for first. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Burnet track qualifies pack for Area

Burnet standout distance runner, Victor Aviles, ran his way to three 24-4A gold medals each earning him a spot at Area. He placed first in the 3200, 1600 and 800 meter events. As a team the Bulldogs did well at last week’s district meet. They secured a spot at Area for 13 athletes including both running and field events. Those athletes include Aviles, Matthew Williams, Brody Danson, Braxton Ringstaff, Clay Lamb, Lyndon Harycki, Hector Vega, Isaias Zarate, Cason O’Hair, Josvanny Ramirez, Charles Edwards, Nathan Torres, and David Prather. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Aly VanZandt won a tournament championship this last week with top notch play in the girls’ singles bracket of the Marble Falls Tournament. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Tennis peaking just before district match

Over the past two weeks the Burnet tennis team competed at the Gatesville Tournament and the Marble Falls Tournament. Several athletes picked up medals along the way. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Trey Morrow steps on home for a Bulldog run to make it 3-1 on Friday versus Taylor. The play was close, but the Ducks catcher tagged with the glove while the ball rested in his other hand. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Dawgs earn series win over Taylor

The Bulldog baseball team improved their district standing with a series win over Taylor last week. Due to poor weather conditions both games were played in Burnet on the turf field. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

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Larry Dean Rushing

Larry Dean Rushing was born December 30, 1946 in Brownwood, TX and passed away on April 3, 2025. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Franklin Rushing and Emma Dean Horne Rushing, and his sister, Kathy. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

Varsity Lady Dawg Halle Maxwell celebrates a hard hit triple in the bottom of the seventh with her coach and teammates. The hit was oh so close to a walk off homerun versus state ranked Gateway but fell just shy. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Softball suffers the one that got away

If you just look at the final score to Friday night’s softball game versus state ranked Gateway you might thing it was more lop-sided than it actually was. Burnet’s girls played a great game through seven innings keeping the Lady Gators scoreless. On the other side of that Gateway did the same and when regulation ended it was still all zeros on the scoreboard. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

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So far, bluebonnets appear a little shy this season

Bluebonnets have been sparse in many areas this spring. Some friends have reported that their bluebonnets have been greatly stunted. A couple of friends had none at all. The most likely explanation probably is the lack of rain this past fall and winter. 04/09/2025 03:18 AM

OPIC recommends TCEQ overturn quarry permit

OPIC recommends TCEQ overturn quarry permit

The Office of Public Interest Counsel (OPIC) released a response March 28 to a state legislator’s call to overturn the permit of a proposed rock crushing operation in Burnet County. OPIC issued their review following a complaint about an air quality permit granted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

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Former ISD super becomes assistant city manager

City officials have filled a top administrative position with someone who is not only familiar with and dedicated to the community but a proven leader. Keith McBurnett has been appointed as the new assistant city manager after almost a year of working in adminstration for the city of Burnet. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

On March 16, Burnet County Sheriff’s Office deputies seized nine suspected cockfighting roosters (pictured here at the BCSO carport) after a traffic stop, ending in an arrest. Contributed/BCSO

BCSO: cockfighting ring probe underway

Local law enforcement is zeroing in on an alleged cockfighting operation that may involve a number of locations in Burnet and adjacent counties. The most recent arrest involved an illegal alien suspect from Mexico. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

County to host town hall with Lampasas on rail line

County to host town hall with Lampasas on rail line

Burnet County Commissioners Court will host a joint town hall meeting with the Lampasas County commissioners to discuss the planned re-activation of railroad tracks through the area. Both the U.S. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

Representatives from TEK MAK Development Company, ARK Hospitality, Burnet Economic Development and the City of Burnet ceremonially broke ground March 26 for TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Burnet. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Officials join to celebrate hotel groundbreaking

A groundbreaking ceremony March 26 marked the construction of Towne-Place Suites by Marriott in Burnet. City officials, business leaders, and community members gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, March 26, to celebrate the start of construction for Towne-Place Suites by Marriott in Burnet. 04/02/2025 03:10 AM

One of the Lone Star Disc Dogs gets some love from the children who attended their performance. Contributed/Betty Predmore

Bertram brings out entertainment and benefits

The Bertram Library hosted the Lone Star Disc Dogs on Thursday at Johnnie Mae Wheeler Park. These amazing high-flying dogs put on quite a performance with their frisbees, much to the delight of the children in attendance. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

A proposed mining operation would be located within the proximity of Longhorn Caverns State Park. A state bill, if passed, would prevent aggregate operations from locating near such venues. File photo

Local state rep files mining proximity bill

A local state representative has taken aim at the aggregate industry with a bill in the 89th Texas Legislative Session that would limit mining proximity to sites that families frequent. “I’ve filed a bill that I am working hard to pass, HB 3482, that would amend Texas law to protect waterways, parks, and camps for quarries being located nearby, in the future,” State Rep. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

County purchases space for public defenders

County purchases space for public defenders

Burnet County commissioners have found new office space for the county defender. During the March 25 meeting, for a little more than $92,500, the commissioners voted unanimously to purchase the modular building at 100 CR 250 for public defender attorneys to occupy as they prepare legal representation for indigent defendants. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography After Dawn Adkins and Aaris Farmer baptized Young Lives Jillian Chavira, she rose from the water to the loving face of her son March 24 at Hill Country Fellowship Church.

YoungLives baptismal event kindles healing, miracle

On Monday, March 24, at Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet, a powerful and transformative event took place – the baptism of young parents involved in YoungLives. What began as a simple vision turned into a night of profound faith, renewal and celebration. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

The proposal would revive 12.5 miles on previously abandoned right-of-way and construction of 14.4 miles on a new rail line through Burnet County. Contributed map

Railroad line plans rile Burnet area residents

A commercial group plans to plow ahead with a train track project despite local environmental and quality of life concerns. Things like excessive noise, potential harm to protected species, lower property values, air pollution and traffic safety are raising concerns among those who live along U.S. 03/26/2025 03:04 AM

In the top of the seventh Macke Calhoun applies the tag to a Mustang base runner attempting to steal to record out number two in the inning. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Baseball suffers district losses to Mustangs

The Bulldog baseball team opened district with a series versus Marble Falls. On Tuesday they traveled to face the Mustangs and fell short after allowing seven runs in the bottom of the second inning. Burnet didn’t post any runs until the top of the sixth and by that time Marble Falls had taken a 9-0 lead. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

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Airport improvements enhance site

During the Burnet City Council meeting, the Burnet Municipal Airport presented its quarterly report, highlighting upcoming pavement maintenance, infrastructure enhancements and a status update on new hangar construction. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

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Hummingbirds arrive on the scene

A hummingbird perched on a feeder ushers in the season for these colorful birds. Find more on Page 4. Contributed/ Sue Kersey 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

While placing his ball on the green Hays Bennett gets down to study the lie. Bennett finished the hole with a birdie and shot a team best 84. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Golfers host 20 annual Colin Clark Invitational

Last week the Burnet golf teams hosted the annual Colin Clark Invitational. This marked the 20 year for the event honoring Colin Clark, a former Bulldog golfer who was tragically killed in an auto accident in 2005. Burnet entered four for the Lady Dawgs, who played on Wednesday, and seven Bulldogs whose rounds were held on Thursday. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

Used motor oil, oil filters and antifreeze are among items residents can bring to the BOPATE event April 26. File photo

County sets date for BOPATE waste collection

The Burnet County BOPATE (batteries, oil, paint, antifreeze, tires, electronics) Waste Collection Event for the spring is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 2411 FM 963 (2 miles east of U.S. 281) outside of the city of Burnet. 03/19/2025 02:57 AM

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