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(From left) Pct. 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Pct. 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, Pct. 3 Commissioner Chad Collier and Pct. 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery ask three county judge applicants various questions during the Feb. 11 meeting. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

02/11/2025 03:59 PM

Brandon Westbrook earned gold in Llano with combined lifts of 1,495 pounds. His 625 pound squat the highest produced at the meet from any platform.

Dawgs powerlifting team earns gold at Llano lift

The Bulldog powerlifting team traveled to Llano last Thursday to participate in their third lift of the season. The boys’ team put together a top effort that earned three individual gold medals, four individual silver medals, and two individual bronze medals. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

JV Lady Bulldog Landri Lewis races away from a Taylor defender after she swiped the ball away for a Burnet steal.

Lady Dawgs returning to the playoffs

The Lady Bulldog basketball teams had two games last week, the first a home game versus Taylor and the second a game on the road at Jarrell. Both extremely important games for the varsity ladies as the second round of district draws to a close. Burnet’s varsity earned the win over Taylor but unfortunately fell short in Jarrell on Friday. The loss to the Lady Cougars kept Burnet from owning an outright district championship. With last night’s games pending Jarrell was in the top spot at 8-1, followed by Burnet at 7-2 with one loss to Jarrell and one loss to Salado. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

A happy Cheri Trinidad emerged as a big winner at the Highland Lakes Service League Chuck Wagon Chow Down Jan. 25 at the YMCA.

Chuck Wagon Chow Down's big turnout for a good cause

Saturday, Jan. 25, at the YMCA, it was a full house for the Highland Lakes Service League’s annual Chuck Wagon Chow Down. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Lady Bulldog Taylor Petty provided three assists during Burnet’s 3-0 win over Jarrell last Tuesday. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Bright week improves soccer standings

It was a great week on the soccer fields for Burnet’s teams. When it was all said and done the Lady Dawgs had taken over as the leader in District 25-4A after beating Jarrell on Tuesday and previously unbeaten in district play Gateway on Friday. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Data request mounting for rock quarry applicant

Data request mounting for rock quarry applicant

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) correspondence released recently to a senior civil engineer indicates LCRA is exercising caution related to its possible approval of a permit for construction of a proposed rock crusher quarry north of Burnet. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Every seat in the house was filled Feb. 1 for the fundraiser benefiting CASA for the Highland Lakes.

Auction fundraiser benefits abused and neglected children

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Reject public money for private schools

Reject public money for private schools

Dear Editor; The Texas Senate held a hearing on SB 2 on Tuesday, Jan. 28, regarding school vouchers. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

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Applicants line up for county judge position

The Burnet County Commissioners Court is set to consider three persons to become the new county judge. By the Jan. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

City posts strong financial report

City posts strong financial report

The Jan. 27 Burnet City Council meeting was productive with significant decisions made to benefit the community while ensuring continued growth, infrastructure improvements, and sound financial practices. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Commissioners approve new background checks

Commissioners approve new background checks

Recently, the Burnet County Commissioners adopted a new policy related to county employee background security checks. Pct. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

Contributed photo Participating hospitals include Seton Highland Lakes in Burnet and Ascension Seton Hays (pictured here).

Seton will honor your heart in February

A local healthcare facility will take part in a campaign to highlight heart healthy lifestyles. Ascension Seton hospitals will glow red for American Heart Month, which takes place throughout the month of February. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

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June 29, 1938 —January 25, 2025 With heavy hearts, we share that Dortha Hall of Kingsland. Texas, beloved matriarch and effervescent soul, peacefully departed Earth at 9:15 pm on Saturday, January 25th. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

The proposed state park land includes an area in Burnet County across the Colorado River from Colorado Bend State Park in San Saba County. Contributed/Colorado Bend State Park

TPWD to convert thousands of acres into state park

A recent land purchase by the State of Texas will translate into thousands of acres of park space in Burnet County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced Jan. 02/05/2025 03:56 AM

CASA for the Highland Lakes board members, Tracy Knight, Terry Ortiz, Melissa Edge, Meghan Peterson, Damon Beierle, Travis Dean, Jared Fields and Brittany Grubbs, were thrilled with the success of the fundraiser. Find more photos on Page 16. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

CASA Boots & BBQ a rousing success

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February 21, 1922 —January 19, 2025 Beth Walters, 102, passed away on January 19, 2025. Beth’s funeral will be at Jenkins Funeral Home, Saturday January 25, 2025. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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December 9, 1928 —January 23, 2025 Evelyn Curling Baker passed away January 23, 2025 Evelyn was born in Somerville, Texas on December 9, 1928 to Elmer and Helen Schoppe-Curling. She resided in Somerville until 1939 when her family moved to Bryan Texas where she attended Bryan Public schools and graduated from Stephen F. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

Photos by Wayne Craig/ Clear Memories The Bulldog bench goes wild as teammate Benito Bocanegra hits one of his five three pointers. Bocanegra and his Bulldog teammates collected a big win at Salado.

Dawgs earn flashy comeback win in Salado

The Bulldog basketball team’s games were delayed a bit due to weather last week with Tuesday’s sub-varsity games being cancelled and the varsity’s game versus Gateway being moved to Wednesday. Icy road conditions were to blame for the week’s delayed start. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Kay Lynn Murray

April 3, 1951 —January 19, 2025 Kay Lynn (Finley) Murray, 73, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 3, 1951, in Midland, Texas, Lynn was a devoted wife, loving mother, adoring sister and cherished grandmother and aunt, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of all who knew her. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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Lille Bell Otte

May 4, 1938 —January 23, 2025 Lille Bell Otte passed away on January 23, 2025 in Marble Falls, Texas. Lillie Bell was 86 at the time of her death and a faithful Christian at the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Granite Shoals, Texas. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

The Lady Dawg 400 free relay team of (back row) Caroline Lunsford and Graciela Lara Duran, and (front row) Madison Lawry and Sophia Cardenas placed second at district earning a regional berth. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Water Dawgs sensational at district races

Burnet’s swim team took to the pool in Belton on Friday for their district meet and were impressive with numerous swims resulting in tickets to regionals. Every swimmer wearing Burnet gear extended their season with top finishes at district. 01/29/2025 03:46 AM

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