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Fall tennis season ends at Bi-District
Fall tennis season ends at Bi-District Wayne Craig Bulletin Sports Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:30 Image Fall team tennis play came to an end last week in the bi-district round of the state playoffs. Team members included, back row, Nick Dietrich, Blake Feldt, Connor Wadman, Devin Peterson, Alex Davis, Cullen Smith, and Robyn Massey, front row, Luke Suchomel, Emily Wagner, Samantha Burton, Aly Van Zandt, Tatum Salinas, Alex...
Recognition notes utility’s community investment
Recognition notes utility’s community investment Betty Predmore Bits Of Bertram Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:30 Image Atmos Energy was named October Business of the Month by the Bertram chamber. Contributed photos Evan Milliorn gives an update on the Bertram EDC at the recent chamber meeting. The United Methodist Church in...
Burnet CISD seeks trustee appointee
Burnet CISD seeks trustee appointee From Staff Reports Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:30 Image Body The Burnet Consolidated Independent District Board of Trustees is accepting now applications for the Place 5 trustee seat vacant since the recent passing of its beloved and long-serving Board President Andy...
Commissioners may mull public comment procedure
Commissioners may mull public comment procedure Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:30 Image Body During its next regular meeting, the Burnet County Commissioners Court may re-open discussion related to public comment and conduct during public sessions. The next session is scheduled to begin...
HEB hosts grand re-opening for renovations
HEB hosts grand re-opening for renovations Special To The Bulletin Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:30 Image Body The Texas grocery chain H-E-B has served Burnet since 1976. Its passion for giving drives the independent network to reach out to all sectors of the community. Tomorrow around 10...
Burnet airport produces profit for FY 2023
Burnet airport produces profit for FY 2023 Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 10/18/2023 - 03:30 Image Body Burnet Municipal Airport accrued a better- than-anticipated profit through the end of August, recent reports indicate. Burnet Airport Manager Adrienne Feild conveyed positive sums to Burnet City Council...
Commissioners renew burn ban
Commissioners renew burn ban Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 10/11/2023 - 01:51 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court reviewed current fire conditions and decided to renew the burn ban for county unincorporated areas during its recent meeting. County Judge James Oakley and each one...
Election deadline looming
Election deadline looming From Staff Reports Wed, 10/11/2023 - 01:51 Image Body As Burnet County voters prepare to participate during the upcoming election, several factors are important to remember, including deadlines. Throughout the county during the election, Texas is scheduled to present 14 propositions to decide...
Commissioners approve judge back pay, deny legal fees
Commissioners approve judge back pay, deny legal fees Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Tue, 09/12/2023 - 17:17 Image Burnet County Judge James Oakley (right) receives documents from County Auditor Karin Smith before the start of the Sept. 12 meeting. Precinct 2 Commissioner Damon Beierle sits next to the auditor. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin ...
Day 2 County Judge Trial: Witnesses consider employee handbook
Day 2 County Judge Trial: Witnesses consider employee handbook News Staff Wed, 08/30/2023 - 17:44 Image Body The trial of the Burnet County judge entered its second day Wednesday, Aug. 30 with the prosecution and defense calling witnesses, focused primarily on employee handbook code. Suspended County...
Jury selection gets underway in county judge trial
Jury selection gets underway in county judge trial News Staff Tue, 08/29/2023 - 14:41 Image Body The trial against the suspended Burnet County judge got underway in Blanco County Aug. 29. James Oakley faces a class B misdemeanor charge of abuse of official capacity, specifically...
Burnet County declares extreme drought disaster
Burnet County declares extreme drought disaster Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/23/2023 - 01:13 Image Body Because of persistent three-digit temperatures and virtually no rain for several weeks, the Burnet County Commissioners Court has declared extreme drought conditions have produced extreme fire condi -...
Lawsuit to test POA covenants
Lawsuit to test POA covenants Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/23/2023 - 01:13 Image Body A dispute over deed restrictions has landed a homebuilder and a property owners association on Lake Buchanan in court. At odds is whether the POA has the power to enforce...
Opponents pack meeting on planned river dam
Opponents pack meeting on planned river dam Phil Reynolds Staff Writer Wed, 08/16/2023 - 02:47 Image Body Nearly 150 people sat in the school auditorium in Rocksprings Aug. 10 glaring at state officials on the stage and it’s probably safe to say none of the...
Burnet electric rates on the rise
Burnet electric rates on the rise Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/16/2023 - 02:47 Image Body Burnet city commercial, industrial and residential customers may soon see a slightly higher charge for electricity use listed on their monthly utility bill. Burnet City Council voted 6-0 to...
County tax rate down, property values up
County tax rate down, property values up Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/16/2023 - 02:47 Image Body Let us now talk about local property tax rates, as determined by the Burnet County Commissioners Court. Depending on your personal perspective, when you get down to brass...
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