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Over two weekends in August, Burnet PD conducted training sessions that brought together BCISD Guardians, Burnet Police, Bertram Police, non-commissioned officers, and retirees who are maintaining their TCOLE licenses. Contributed photos

Burnet school district welcomes critical training

In the wake of the tragic Uvalde school shooting, Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) has become a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)-mandated requirement for all officers every two years. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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What’s in a name? Digging up the roots of September

Curiosity about where the word September came from caused a search on the computer. The word came from a Latin word, septem, which means seven. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Groundwater district settles excess production cases

Groundwater district settles excess production cases

Recently, the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District board conducted show-cause hearings related to excess production recorded for three non-exempt permit holders. During the Aug. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Wayne Craig/Clear Memories Freshman Brooklynn Dawes records a block versus Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch on Tuesday. The freshman girls won both of their games last week. Find the story and more Sports Inside.

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Aug. 24, Marcus Dawes, Lisa Atkinson, Amber Dawes, and Bill Atkinson were ready for a night of laughter, luck, and fundraising at the Highland Lakes YMCA’s Casino Night. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Casino Night fundraisers kindles the giving spirit

09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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Spruce up your land with trees for new beginnings

Fall is a great time to plant a new tree or shrub, symbolizing new beginnings. A friend of ours has a wonderful family tradition where her grandmother would plant a new tree every time a grandchild was born. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

In her childhood home, Old Historic Jail, Vonnie Riddell Fox celebrated her 98th birthday Aug. 29. Find more photos Inside. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

98th birthday celebration conjures historic past

In her childhood home, Old Historic Jail, Vonnie Riddell Fox celebrated her 98th birthday Aug. 29. Find more photos Inside. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Trades apprenticeships and training offered

Trades apprenticeships and training offered

Rural Capital Area Workforce Solutions is offering apprenticeship and training programs for career opportunities for plumbing, electric and HVACR (air conditioning, heating and refrigeration systems) technicians. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s Fifth Annual Fill the Bucket School Supply Drive benefits area Elementary Schools. Contributed photo/PEC

PEC gives to Bertram Elementary

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is committed to helping students and teachers shine this school year. PEC employees donated more than 2,000 school supplies this month to benefit elementary schools across the Cooperative’s service territory. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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Shouting out deserving athletes and coaches

From the Dawg House This past month has been a blur. BHS football is already in week two of the season, BHS volleyball has played more than 20 games, tennis has had multiple matches, and cross country has logged hundreds of miles. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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Lady Dawgs earn 10 wins in impressive week

The Lady Dawg volleyball program had a fantastic week that led to 10 program wins with just a single loss. The freshman team beat Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch on Tuesday and went 2-0 on the week with a victory over Llano on Friday. The JV Lady Dawgs also tallied a 2-0 mark with victories over Florence and Llano. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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Dawgs battle Vikings in opener, 23-20

In his first game as the head football coach Been Speer didn’t get the W, but his Bulldogs fought hard and gave him plenty to be proud of. The varsity Dawgs 23-20 loss to Lago Vista was a hard to swallow pill since the Vikings were able to regain the lead in the final seconds. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Austin Moore, pictured above, was Burnet’s top finisher in the JV boys division at Saturday’s meet in San Antonio. He finished in 13 place individually with an 11:32.22. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Cross Country teams race at Patriots Invite

The Burnet cross country team loaded the busses at 4:15 a.m. on Saturday and headed out to San Antonio for the San Antonio Patriots XC Invite. This was a huge meet that featured over 800 runners in Burnet’s divisions. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

Lady Bulldog tennis athlete, Alex Burns, offers up service with a smile during a recent match. Burnet tennis will host CameronYoe on Thursday for their third district match. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Tennis shows tenacity through challenge

The Burnet fall team tennis squad faced an incredible challenge last week when Academy rolled into town. In their first week of play Academy won 18 matches over Lago Vista and they continued their dominance in Burnet on Thursday. Unfortunately, the Dawgs fell 19-0 in their second district outing. 09/11/2024 01:23 AM

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Staff raises on the horizon, student dress code set

I am thrilled to announce that we are able to give a 3% raise across the board to all our dedicated teachers and staff. This is particularly significant as many districts are facing more severe financial challenges than Burnet CISD. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

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Planning can ease garden work in relentless summer

August in Central Texas can be a challenging time for gardeners. The summer heat is relentless, and it often feels like the sun is competing to see how much energy it can drain from every living thing. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

Attendees browsed the vendors at the Women in Business event at Wagon Springs Wine Room.

Women in Business event offered networking and nostalgia

The Bertram and Burnet Chambers of Commerce hosted a lovely event this past Thursday. The Women in Business Mixer was held at the Wagon Springs Wine Room in Burnet. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

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Violent (Violet) Boyd

May 12, 1932 — August 2, 2024 Violent (Violet) Boyd, 92, of Kingsland, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024 after a brief illness. She was lovingly surrounded by her family at home. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

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Charlie Anderson Suchomel

June 27, 2009 — August 1, 2024 It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Charlie Anderson Suchomel, who went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 1, 2024, in Bertram, Texas, at the tender age of 15. Charlie was a beloved young man, cherished by all who knew him, and his kind spirit touched the hearts of everyone he met. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM 1

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They say time flies when you are having fun and I’d have to say that has been the theme of our summer. We decided that travel and family would be a big part of it this year and we checked off those boxes. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

BHS Coach Quentin Rhoder watches over footwork drills during last week’s football camp at BHS. Around 150 kids participated in the event. Wayne Craig/Clear Memories

Summer break ends for BHS athletes

For the 2023-24 sports season each individual sport held their own sports awards program at the conclusion of their seasons. This gave coaches more control over celebrating their athletes and the seasons they produced. The sports awards program, normally held at the end of the school year, was replaced by these individual banquets. 08/14/2024 03:58 AM

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