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Former serviceman rides 1,000 miles for veterans
Former serviceman rides 1,000 miles for veterans Martelle Luedecke Special To The Bulletin Wed, 06/07/2023 - 01:15 Image Martelle Luedecke/ Luedecke Photography Veteran Jeremy Robinson riding Trooper along Hwy 29 June 2, heading towards Kingsland. His route has covered over a thousand miles bringing attention to Veteran Homelessness. He will conclude travels June 10 in Austin close to the capital. ...
Burnet County Area Fair to welcome visitors
Burnet County Area Fair to welcome visitors Subhead Roundup of events shows traditional varied categories Lela Goar Special To The Bulletin Wed, 06/07/2023 - 01:15 Image The Burnet County Area Fair will be open to the public on Friday,...
Burnet County battles the Bug
Burnet County battles the Bug Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 06/07/2023 - 01:15 Image Body Burnet County and other parties still are standing in line to settle a lawsuit against Volkswagen, the global automobile manufacturer. The ongoing “clean diesel litigation” against Volkswagen focuses on attempts...
Local ham radio fans set for Inks Lake confab
Local ham radio fans set for Inks Lake confab Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 06/07/2023 - 01:15 Image The Highland Lakes Amateur Radio Club, with member Tom Hauer pictured here, hosted a field day last year on the grounds of the YMCA in Burnet. This year, their event will be at Inks Lake State Park. File photo ...
LCRA updates Highland Lakes marina ordinance and fee schedule
LCRA updates Highland Lakes marina ordinance and fee schedule Special To The Highlander Wed, 05/31/2023 - 02:35 Image Marinas, such as the one pictured here on Lake LBJ, will face updated fees and insurance requirements. File photo Body ...
Burnet City Council paves way for street rehabilitation
Burnet City Council paves way for street rehabilitation Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 05/31/2023 - 02:35 Image Body Burnet City Council recently approved a plan to repave several streets over more than 36,000 square yards within city limits. During the May 23 meeting, the council...
Memorial Day hails America’s brave fallen at ceremony, parade
Memorial Day hails America’s brave fallen at ceremony, parade Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 05/31/2023 - 02:35 Image Burnet City Council Member Dennis Langley, Mike Greco and several others listen as Becca Taylor sings the national anthem May 29 in Burnet during the Memorial Day ceremony at the County Courthouse. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Chapel of...
Grand jury clear officers in shooting
Grand jury clear officers in shooting From Staff Reports Wed, 05/10/2023 - 01:25 Image Body On May 1, a Llano County grand jury no billed the two Llano County deputies involved in the shooting death of a Kingsland man. The two Llano County Sheriff’s Office deputies...
Property appraisals rise 25% for Burnet County residents
Property appraisals rise 25% for Burnet County residents News Staff Wed, 05/10/2023 - 01:25 Image Body By Connie Swinney Associate Editor Burnet County property appraisals reflecting the 2022 calendar year showed land values have increased approximately 25% compared to the previous year. Burnet Central Appraisal District officials...
Locals affirm National Day of Prayer at Courthouse
Locals affirm National Day of Prayer at Courthouse Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 05/10/2023 - 01:25 Image Several locals join Nadine Cowley (center, foreground) and Marilyn Petrick (donned in the American flag) during the national anthem May 4 during the National Day of Prayer service in Burnet at the County Courthouse. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin...
Burnet reports large hail with storm
Burnet reports large hail with storm From Staff Reports Wed, 05/10/2023 - 01:25 Image Burnet residents in and around Delaware Springs reported baseball-sized hail May 5. Contributed photo Burnet suffered storm damage May 5, including reports of golf ball and baseballsized hail. Contributed photo In Sunrise Beach, houses received...
Results are in for Burnet, Burnet CISD and Bertram races
Results are in for Burnet, Burnet CISD and Bertram races From Staff Reports Wed, 05/10/2023 - 01:25 Image Body Residents will see some new and familiar faces on the dais after preliminary elections results for the May 6 elections for Burnet, Burnet CISD and Bertram. Election...
Burnet Head Start celebrates ‘Month of the Young Child’
Burnet Head Start celebrates ‘Month of the Young Child’ Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 05/03/2023 - 02:21 Image Burnet Fire Department Engineer Travis Tschoerner assists as pre-school child Jeremiah Chavez squeezes a fire house in Burnet at the Head Start center. Burnet High School sophomore Gabriela Chavez encourages her young brother. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin Head Start leader...
Leaders campaign against child abuse
Leaders campaign against child abuse Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 04/12/2023 - 01:30 Image The Burnet County Child Welfare Board public announcement sign is planted in Burnet near the County Courthouse west entrance. (From left) Central Texas Bikers Against Child Abuse Secretary Master Chef and Vice President Blue appeared to support the Burnet County Child Welfare Board...
Hill Country 100 Club campaignon Good Friday for first responders
Hill Country 100 Club campaignon Good Friday for first responders News Staff Wed, 04/12/2023 - 01:30 Image The Burnet McDonald’s staff and volunteers assisted the Hill Country 100 Club campaign to raise money from a percentage of sales on Good Friday for first responders and their families. Jeff Shabram/Bulletin Members of the Hill Country 100 Club were...
County judge case moves forward
County judge case moves forward Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 04/12/2023 - 01:30 Image Body An assigned district judge will consider an effort to throw out a fourcount indictment against the Burnet County judge, following the first court hearing in a case alleging abuse of...
Llano Co. to appeal library order to return books
Llano Co. to appeal library order to return books Phil Reynolds Staff Writer Wed, 04/05/2023 - 01:56 Image Body Llano County has filed a notice of appeal to federal Judge Robert Pitman’s order last week that books removed from county library shelves be replaced, a...
Bluebonnet Festival celebrates 40 years
Bluebonnet Festival celebrates 40 years Subhead IMPORTANT FESTIVAL UPDATES We’ve been closely monitoring the weather as it evolves and have made a few changes! The following events are OPEN and ready for you as scheduled!: - Arts & Crafts Vendors from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM - Food Court from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM - The XLR8 & Co. Biergarten from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM - The Mighty Thomas Carnival from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM - Departure ATX on the Main Stage from...
City Oks street fix project
City Oks street fix project Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 04/05/2023 - 01:56 Image Body Burnet City Council recently approved an important proposal to resurface several well-traveled streets. Council members approved the project during the March 28 meeting. The “street fog-seal maintenance project” will be funded...
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