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Sophomore Hays Bennett represented the Burnet community at the Class 4A Region III tournament. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Golfers show their talents region tournament

Two Burnet High School golfers competed at the Class 4A Region III tournament at Bearkat Golf Course in Huntsville. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Above, the program honors seniors Cydney Robison (left), Faith Green, Presley Crawford, Emma Pelky, Bri Barrios and Cora Everett for all they’ve done for Burnet softball. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Softball team chalks up win, loss at season’s end

The Lady Dawgs beat Taylor but suffered a defeat to Lampasas to end their regular season. The Burnet High School softball team lost to Lampasas 10-7 April 17 in the District 24-4A regular season finale. 04/23/2025 03:34 AM

Raymond V. Whelan/ Bulletin Burnet County resident Carol Hall expressed her negative view of a proposed railway near her home.

Burnet residents rail against line project

The Texas Materials Group has indicated it plans to revive an old railway along U.S. 281 between Burnet and Lampasas for the purpose of hauling crushed granite between quarries. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Clint Thompson led his heat of the sack race April 12 during the Children’s activities of the Bluebonnet Festival. Find more photos on Pages 12 and 14. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Bluebonnet Festival wraps another big year

The 2025 Burnet Bluebonnet Festival wrapped up another successful year April 11–13, bringing tens of thousands of visitors to downtown Burnet for one of the biggest spring events in Central Tex- as. With clear skies, mild temperatures, and bluebonnets blooming across the Hill Country, this year’s beautiful spring weather set the perfect backdrop for a weekend of live music, family fun, and small-town charm. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Raymond V. Whelan/ bulletin Burnet County Elections Administration Assistant Chris Guzman explains how voters can operate a Hart Civic Inc. “ballot- marking touch pad” during a poll worker voting session April 9 in Burnet at the Texas AgriLife Extension.

Burnet County elections workers train on new voting system

Later this month, Burnet County early voters will witness and experience the use of new electronic devices as they cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice, as well as whatever proposition they may approve. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Steve Laffoon of Kingsland smashed to first place in the Bear Bones division at the Demolition Derby April 12. Find more photos on Page 11. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Mean Green Machine

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Good Friday McDonald’s fundraiser to benefit 100 Club

Good Friday McDonald’s fundraiser to benefit 100 Club

Friday, April 18, McDonald’s restaurants across South and Central Texas will hold a fundraiser to support local 100 Club chapters in their mission to provide financial support to family members of law enforcement officers and firefighters who have been killed or seriously injured in the line of duty. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

The Herman Brown Free Library Thrift Store had emptied all of its aisles by the close of business April 11. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin

Library thrift store bids Burnet fond farewell

Bargain hunters, brace for bad news. The Friends of the Herman Brown Free Library closed its Library Thrift Store April 11. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

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Eggs will be on the children’s menu this Easter

Hunting Easter Eggs During this coming week there will be children searching for colored eggs in the traditional Easter egg hunts. In recent times it is more common for the eggs to be plastic with a toy or candy inside, rather than being hard-boiled. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

State Rep. Ellen Troxclair (HD-19) presented House Bill 3482 April 9, during the House Committee on Natural Resources hearing. Contributed photo

Quarry bill hearing raises air quality questions

Lawmakers and citizens raised questions about air and water quality, air monitoring and blasting at a state hearing which introduced a proposed bill to further regulate aggregate mining. House Bill 3482, sponsored by State Rep. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Above, junior hurdler Wrigley Mulhollan made sure to set a new personal record at the area meet. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography

Tracksters show speed, might on the way to regionals

The Burnet High School track and field program showed plenty of Bulldog fight during the District 23 and 24-4A championship April 9 in Jarrell. Top of the list is senior middle-distance runner Victor Aviles, who came home with three gold medals from the 800, 1,600 and 3,200 meters. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

LCRA employee Chase Rushing paints the exterior of the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center during LCRA’s Steps Forward Day on April 11. Contributed photo

LCRA volunteers in Burnet area communities

Hundreds of Lower Colorado River Authority employees rolled up their sleeves on Friday, April 11, to volunteer on dozens of community projects across parts of Texas during LCRA’s annual day of service, Steps Forward Day. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Above, Burnet senior Victor Aviles shows no signs of distress as he cruises through the finish line of the 800 meters.

TRACK MEET RESULTS

BOYS (top four advance to regionals) 400 – 5, Isaias Zarate (Burnet), 51.98 (personal record), 8, Hector Vega (Burnet), 54.21 800 – 1, Victor Aviles (Burnet), 1:59.28 1,600 – 1, Victor Aviles (Burnet), 4:30.34 3,200 – 1, Victor Aviles (Burnet), 9:44 300 hurdles – 8, Cason O’Hair (Burnet), 43.77 4x100 – 4, Burnet (Matthew Williams, Brody Danson, Braxton Ringstaff, Clay Lamb), 43.37 4x200 – 6, Burnet (Matthew Williams, Brody Danson, Lyndon Harycki, Clay Lamb), 1:33.20 4x400 – 7, Burnet (Isaias Zarate, Hector Vega, Jovanny Ramirez, Charles Edwards), 3:36 Long jump – 2, David Prather (Burnet), 20-9.75 Discus – 8, Nathan Torres (Burnet), 111-9 Shot put – 5, David Prather (Burnet), 40-11 GIRLS (top four advance to regionals) 200 – 8, Brooklynn Daniel (Burnet), 26.94 800 – 4, Asah Roy (Burnet), 2:29.44 100 hurdles – 6, Wrigley Mulhollan (Burnet), 16.56 (personal record), 7, Brooklynn Daniel (Burnet), 16.70 300 hurdles – 6, Wrigley Mulhollan (Burnet), 48.93 4x200 – 7, Burnet (Brooklynn Daniel, Cali Eason, Brogan Fox, Brianne Smith), 1:48.72 4x400 – 3, Burnet (Asah Roy, Cali Eason, Brianne Smith, Camryn Courtney), 4:07.83 High jump – 6, Brooklynn Daniel (Burnet), 5-0 Pole vault – 5, Lacie Lewis (Burnet), 8-0. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Above, Senior Cooper Alexander gets a hit against Leander to get on base. Photos by Jennifer Fierro/TexasChalkTalk.com

Bulldogs earn another sweep in baseball district action

The Burnet High School baseball team crushed Jarrell 12-3 April 11 in District 24-4A play. The win meant a clean sweep for the Bulldogs. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Above, Burnet sophomore Hannah Brooks slides into second base before Marble Falls freshman shortstop Callie Phillips can tag her out.

Softball team’s tough defense, pitching lead to win

The Burnet High School softball team beat Marble Falls 8-1 April 11 in District 24-4A play to complete the season sweep. The Lady Dawgs (1011-1, 6-4) seized control from the start thanks to senior pitcher Presley Crawford. 04/16/2025 03:27 AM

Pct. 2 Buret County Commissioner Damon Beierle has deep roots in Burnet County, he builds lasting relationships with residents, local leaders and business owners. Contributed photo

Precinct 2 commissioner announces run for re-election

Precinct 2 Commissioner, Damon Beierle has officially announced his candidacy for re-election. Commissioner Beierle has dedicated himself to the county with his steadfast leadership and serves with dedication to our community with a focus on the citizens. 04/16/2025 03:27 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

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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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

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

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

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