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Lady Dawg powerlifters qualify 10 for Regionals

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

Varsity Lady Bulldog soccer athlete, Avery Barth, battles a Florence defender before providing a teammate an assist during Friday’s game in Burnet. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

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

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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

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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

The Steel Belts entertained guests of the Bertram Chamber Awards Banquet at Twisted Ranch Feb. 20. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

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

Stacy Smith was the guest speaker Feb. 13 at the Burnet County Republican Women Valentine’s Day lunch. She provided a legislative update on behalf of State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19).

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

LCRA: once-a-week watering schedule on the table

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

Groundwater district extends restrictions

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

Progress on the new city hall building, an 18,000 square-ft. facility located at 301 E. Jackson, just off the Burnet County Courthouse square. Contributed photos/David Vaughn

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

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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

Burnet election field features seven hopefuls

Burnet election field features seven hopefuls

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JV Bulldog basketball player, Cam Edwards, brings the ball down for Burnet during their Tuesday night home game versus Lampasas. Photo by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Dawgs bounce past Stangs to advance in district

The Bulldog basketball teams hosted Lampasas on Tuesday of last week for second round action and traveled to Marble Falls on Friday. In Tuesday’s match the varsity Badgers entered the gym carrying the best record in the district sitting in the top spot with a 10-1 24-4A mark and are 24-8 on the season. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Burnet junior, Samuel Rodriguez gets some separation from a Lago Vista defender and sends the ball downfield for Burnet. The Bulldogs won the match, 5-1.

Soccer battling more than just opponents

Both the boys and girls soccer programs have been battling a flu outbreak that has left their teams down in numbers over the past few weeks. The girls teams seem to be on the upswing of the outbreak while the boys found themselves still fighting to keep numbers up. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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Shirley Dale Winton

June 15, 1940 - January 31, 2025 In Loving Memory of Shirley Dale (Hinchliffe) Roberts Winton It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Dale (Hinchliffe) Roberts Winton, who peacefully passed on January 31, 2025. Born on June 15, 1940, in Mexia, Texas, where she spent her childhood, Shirley lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering faith. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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Gerald J. “Jerry” Gute

November 6, 1938 —February 6, 2025 Gerald “Jerry” J. Gute, 86, passed away on February 6, 2025. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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Frann Mayhew Anders

September 10, 1950 —January 29, 2025 Frann Mayhew Anders, a beloved resident of Marble Falls, Texas, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 74. Born in Palestine, Texas, and raised in Texas City, Frann was the only child of Frances and Thomas Mayhew. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Senior pitcher Cooper Farris slings the ball across the plate in Burnet’s Friday evening scrimmage versus Henderickson.

Burnet’s scrimmage versus Henderickson

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Dezerie Skinner (left) was named Teacher of the Year at Bertram Elementary School. Skinner poses with Bertram Elementary Principal Christine Hoffman. Contributed/Betty Predmore

Top teacher no stranger to mentoring, leading

Bits of Bertram Bertram Elementary School has recognized Dezerie Skinner as the Teacher of the Year. According to Principal Christine Hoffman, Dezerie “exemplifies excellence in education through her tireless dedication to student growth, her unwavering support for colleagues, and her commitment to high expectations for herself and others.” She is no stranger to leadership, serving as a mentor to new teachers, a team leader, and an active member of both the Lighthouse Team and Leadership Action Team, where she has significantly influenced both school and district-wide initiatives. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Mahomet’s cemetery has a new pavilion. Many of the hundreds of people buried at the cemetery are pioneer settlers and descendants as well as veterans of wars dating back to the 1800s. Contributed/Fran Jones

Pavilion enhances gathering feature at cemetery

The Mahomet Cemetery Association President, Craig Clark, is pleased to report that construction on the pavilion at the cemetery has been completed. He says that this new 30-by-50 ft. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

Tracey and Lance Gunn beamed with joy Feb. 8 at Wagon Springs Ranch during the Masquerade Gala, supporting the Burnet CISD Education Foundation.

BCISD Education Foundation Masquerade Ball

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Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

Commissioners grill judge applicants on county budget

The Burnet County Commissioners interviewed three applicants to become the new county judge during its regular meeting. The applicants include retired 33rd District of Texas Judge Guilford “Gil” Jones, County Sheriff Chief Deputy Alan Trevino, and former state grant manager and retired probation officer Bryan Wilson. 02/12/2025 01:10 AM

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