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Groundwater board plans to review permit changes
Groundwater board plans to review permit changes Special To The Bulletin Wed, 01/25/2023 - 01:13 Image Body The Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District Board will hold a public hearing 9 a.m. Jan. 25 in Burnet at the district office, 225 South Pierce, suite 104. Board officials...
Burnet council approves high-dollar airport pave project
Burnet council approves high-dollar airport pave project Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 01/18/2023 - 02:24 Image The Burnet City Council authorized funds to pave and seal the runway and taxiways at the Burnet Municipal Airport. Contributed photo ...
Authorities nab suspects in double homicide investigation
Authorities nab suspects in double homicide investigation Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 01/18/2023 - 02:24 Image The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team coordinated the arrest of 19-year-old Kyler Nathaniel Allen and 19-year-old Jordan Eric Ostrander in the deaths of a father and son in Tow in Llano County. The suspects were located at a residence on Arrow Hill Road in Northern Guadalupe County, that agency reported....
Bertram, Burnet students give lost dogs grace
Bertram, Burnet students give lost dogs grace Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 01/18/2023 - 02:24 Image During his recent visit to the Living Grace Canine Ranch in Bertram, Burnet High School junior Brady Rygaard visits “Tyson,” a former “bait dog” abused by mean dogs for illegal “cage-fighting” practice. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin Recently, Burnet High School junior Madeline...
BCISD Day of Service
BCISD Day of Service Subhead Find more images on Page 5. News Staff Wed, 01/18/2023 - 02:24 Image Several Burnet Consolidated Independent School District students assisted at the County Fairgrounds Jan. 16 during Martin Luther King Jr. Service Day,...
Cattlewomen groups attends stock show, recognizes future of agriculture
Cattlewomen groups attends stock show, recognizes future of agriculture News Staff Wed, 01/18/2023 - 02:24 Image Luke Suchomel is pictured with Colorado River Cattlewomen representatives Lindsey Alexander and Miss Texas Agriculture Scholarship Ambassador Jaycee Lockhart. Contributed photos Highland Lakes Wellness offers recommendations, insights, personal accounts and a wealth of wisdom about maintaining the healthiest lifestyle. See the special...
Commissioners accept key awards, donations
Commissioners accept key awards, donations Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 01/11/2023 - 01:18 Image Burnet County Judge James Oakley signs one of several oath bonds for recently elected and re-elected county officials during the county commissioners court meeting Jan. 10. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin ...
Burnet County Republican Women ready for the New Year
Burnet County Republican Women ready for the New Year Special To The Bulletin Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:00 Image Burnet County Republican Women and the Burnet County Republican Club hosted a brunch for elected officials, friends and family at the Swearing-In Ceremony of Burnet County elected officials on January 1, 2023 at the Burnet County Courthouse. Pictured are: Janet Crow, Mary Jane Avery, Janice Estill, Darlene Hargett, Gail...
Last year spurred challenge, hope, expectation
Last year spurred challenge, hope, expectation Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:00 Image Body As we peered back at pages published during the previous 12 months, the Bulletin found several stories which could serve as a snapshot of how Burnet honored its...
Texas recognizes two Burnet students for history essays
Texas recognizes two Burnet students for history essays Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:00 Image (From left) Burnet grade school students Clay Thompson and Presley Steffan recently wrote essays for the Texas General Land Office “Save Texas History” contest. Both of their essays were devoted to the Burnet County Historical Jail and the legendary Sheriff Wallace Riddell. Contributed photo ...
Burnet County Commissioners select Marchio for emergency post
Burnet County Commissioners select Marchio for emergency post Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 01/04/2023 - 03:00 Image The final 2022 regular meeting of the Burnet County Commissioners Court proceeded quietly. (From left) Precinct 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr., Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle, Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery and; Precinct 4 Commissioner Billy Wall. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin ...
Burnet council directs fire chief to find funds for new engine
Burnet council directs fire chief to find funds for new engine Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 12/21/2022 - 02:15 Image Body Burnet City Council recently signaled the Burnet Fire Department can find a new fire engine. Because Engine No. 3 needs to be replaced, Fire...
Wild wind through Burnet veteran’s home kills live oak
Wild wind through Burnet veteran’s home kills live oak Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 12/21/2022 - 02:15 Image One recent storm uprooted a live oak tree once planted firm in the backyard soil of Burnet resident Santos Salinas. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin ...
Judge Bayless, County Clerk Parker enjoy grand sendoff
Judge Bayless, County Clerk Parker enjoy grand sendoff Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 12/21/2022 - 02:15 Image A crowd gathered to honor Burnet County Court-at-Law Judge Linda Bayless (left) and Burnet County Clerk Janet Parker during a retirement party Dec. 13 in the Burnet County Visitors Center at the 1884 Historic Jail, 109 S. Pierce St. Bayless ...
Gifts of Christmas goes round the world to share reason for the season
Gifts of Christmas goes round the world to share reason for the season News Staff Wed, 12/21/2022 - 02:15 Image Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Body Gifts of Christmas performance benefitting Harmony School of Creative Arts Dec. 17 at Hill Country Fellowship Church in Burnet. See more stories and photos on Page 3A. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography
Board invokes water rules
Board invokes water rules Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 12/21/2022 - 02:15 Image Central Texas Groundwater District Board members, from left, Homer Will, Randy Bindseil and consultant Dr. Neil Deeds listened as the public offered comments during a Dec. 20 hearing on mandatory water restrictions for certain permitted users. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin ...
Burnet student dies after crash on Texas 29
Burnet student dies after crash on Texas 29 From Staff Reports Wed, 12/21/2022 - 02:15 Image Logan Dokupil died after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road and struck a tree on Dec. 14 on Texas 29. Contributed photo ...
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