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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
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
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