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Burnet High School celebrated the Lighting of their Tree Dec. 11. Find more photos on Page 8A. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Burnet High School

. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

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City taking a closer look at potholes, bad streetlights

Do you have a streetlight out on your block or know of a dangerous pothole but don’t know who to tell? Residents can now go to one place to report a concern, and it will be routed to the appropriate person to address it. At the bottom of the homepage of the City of Burnet’s website (www.cityofburnet. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

Desiree Lavigne, who has been rehabbing and training raptors for 12 years, enjoys introducing Moxie the owl to ‘rapt’ audiences. Contributed photos

Presentation will educate about local raptors

Up-close and personal, live raptors will be featured Thursday, Jan. 9, at the Highland Lakes Birding and Wildflower Society (HLBWS) next meeting. You are in for a treat to kick off the 2025 New Year with an engaging presentation by dedicated wildlife specialist rehabilitators. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

Raymond V. Whelan/The Bulletin On Dec. 19, Pct. 3 Commissioner Damon Beierle presented Pct. 2 Commissioner Billy Wall with a plaque thanking him for his service as a commissioner.

Commissioners to address county judge departure in January

At Burnet County Commissioners Court Dec. 19, officials addressed future leadership in light of the county judge resignation. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

Water district mandates reductions for permit holders

Water district mandates reductions for permit holders

Until further notice, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District (CTGCD) board has decided to invoke a mandatory water reduction of 15% for all non-exempt permit holders. Unanimously, the board members approved the action after they reviewed several statistical trends reported by District General Manager Mitchell Sodek and Intera Technical Consultant Neil Deeds, indicating Burnet County has descended into Stage 4 extreme drought conditions. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

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Burnet Trail of Lights

. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

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In wake of Trump election, governor ramps up border strategy

Capital Highlights Gov. Greg Abbott said last week the state is initiating a billboard campaign across Central America and border cities in northern Mexico to discourage migrants from attempting to enter Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

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Burnet grad embraces challenges of military experience

Burnet High School graduate Class of 2024, PVT Logan Copsetta recently completed 22 weeks of Cavalry Scout training at Fort Moore (Benning), Georgia. As a member of 3rd Platoon, Bounty Hunter Troop, 2-15th Cavalry, Copsetta learned the ins and outs of being a scout. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

Beavers are natural swimmers with webbed feet that help them glide effortlessly through the water. Contributed photos

Porcupines and beavers: nature’s quirkiest odd couple

Porcupines and beavers may seem like an unlikely pair, but in Central Texas, they’ve become two of the most fascinating, and surprisingly cool, rodents in the area. These creatures have some unique qualities that make them stand out, and when you take a closer look, you’ll see why they make nature’s ultimate odd couple. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories Competing at a high level: Burnet soccer player, Jose Flores goes skyward as he battles for the ball versus Pflugerville in a recent scrimmage.

Soccer making strides with scrimmages

The soccer teams have been busy over the past few days with numerous scrimmages to help fine tune their skills. Both the boys and girls scrimmaged Lampasas with those games having a dual impact. In addition to getting time on the field versus an opponent the games hosted a toy drive for the second year in a row. Burnet’s teams won the toy drives and on the boys side alone the Bulldogs collected over 200 toys and books to be donated. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

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Student athletes named Academic All-State

Academic All-State awards honoring student athletes in the 2024 Bulldog Football program were recently released and Burnet earned 11 spots on the list. This is a prestigious list that includes the names of hardworking student athletes that take care of business both on the field and in the classroom. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

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Cheer shines, Jones says good-bye

First let me say Merry Christmas to all our readers. I hope you are having a fantastic holiday surrounded by family and friends. The school is quiet today but there was a buzz of activity last week leading up to the much anticipated break. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

Burnet’s varsity Lady Bulldog basketball team went 3-1 at the Fairfield Invite claiming the championship in the silver bracket. Pictured above, back row (left to right) Coach Lisa Skupin, Emma Hashbarger, Sierra Schaefer, Breanne Hudgins, Cydney Robison, Kloe Shannon, Wrigley Mulhollan, Co...

Lady Dawgs earn tournament championship

The varsity Lady Dawg basketball team recently traveled to Fairfield to compete in a competitive tournament. Burnet’s girls opened day one play by facing the tournament host, Fairfield, who is currently ranked No. 2 in the state in 3A. 12/25/2024 03:00 AM

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County judge tenders resignation in wake of conduct reprimand

12/18/2024 04:32 PM

Attorney Justin Schrader lifts a paper detailing a medical study as part of his opposition to the proposed quarry before Asphalt Inc. representative Ben Liggett Dec. 10 during the public meeting in Burnet. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Hundreds turnout to oppose rock quarry permit

The Hill Country Fellowship Church auditorium was filled to near-capacity during an official state meeting held there earlier this week to discuss the proposed permit for a new rock crusher quarry in Burnet County. 12/18/2024 02:52 AM

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Judicial conduct commission reprimands county judge

The Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct has issued a “public reprimand” against the Burnet County judge, after a probe into his alleged interactions with a justice of the peace. Pct. 12/18/2024 02:52 AM

Card making was a hit at the Bertram Library Open House.

Band entertains with good cheer at library open house

The Friends of the Bertram Library hosted their annual Christmas Open House this past Tuesday. The Highland Lakes Brass Band entertained the audience with numerous Christmas carols. There were goodies to eat, lots of door prizes, and Santa was on hand to take photos with the kiddos. Also set up was a card-making station where attendees were able to make Christmas cards to take home or to donate to the Bertram Nursing Home. 12/18/2024 02:52 AM

Group seeks support to finish prison worship chapel

Group seeks support to finish prison worship chapel

Joseph’s Hammer continues to support work on a special addition to the Ellen Halbert Unit in Burnet at 800 Halbert Dr., near the Burnet Municipal Airport and U.S. 281 south. 12/04/2024 02:35 AM

Burnet High School Highlandettes posed for a photo after their performance Nov. 30 at the Lighting of the Square. Find more photos on Page 12. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

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State to stock tasty trout in nearby rivers

On Nov. 27 marks the beginning of a winter tradition as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department begins stocking thousands of easy-to-catch, tasty rainbow trout in ponds, lakes and rivers across the state. 12/04/2024 02:35 AM

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Chill weather rekindles the Christmas spirit

The cooler weather we experienced last week came just in time for the Thanksgiving holidays. It felt like summer was really over and it felt like the kind of weather we should be having for Thanksgiving. 12/04/2024 02:35 AM

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