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Bertram gears up for festival, welcomes new businesses
Bertram gears up for festival, welcomes new businesses Betty Predmore Bits Of Bertram Wed, 03/29/2023 - 03:12 Image Smalltown Trendy was chosen as the Business of the Month for the month of March. This boutique is located at 118 Vaughan Street, inside Cherokee Beauty and Blessings. Photos by Betty Predmore Chamber members also attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony...
County-wide waste drop-off event set for April 29
County-wide waste drop-off event set for April 29 Special To The Bulletin Wed, 03/29/2023 - 03:12 Image Items collected during the April 29 BOPATE event in Marble Falls include lead acid and rechargeable batteries, motor oil, oil filters and latex paint. File photo ...
Commissioners court selects designee to preside over meetings
Commissioners court selects designee to preside over meetings Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/29/2023 - 03:12 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently designated Precinct 4 Commissioner Joe Don Dockery, senior commissioner, to serve as the court leader until the suspension of County...
Taking Flight
Taking Flight News Staff Wed, 03/22/2023 - 01:23 Image Sonya Irey, Christian Anello, Mary Steelman, Sharon Sammeta, Adelyn Hutchinson, Marcus Lagares, William Geiger, Likhita Battagani, Alexis Billingslea, Lincoln Lavalle, Quin Walter, Tyler Lacey, Ananya Khanna, Ethan Lacey of the Apollo Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol U.S. Air Force Auxiliary, volunteered at the 31st Bluebonnet Air Show March 18 from hangar to tarmac. Photos by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Falcon Flight crew performed a donut formation pictured here followed by the Missing Man Formation during the Bluebonnet Air Show Saturday March 18. See more photos on Pages 5A and 6A. Body
BPD new wheels ready to roll against child abuse
BPD new wheels ready to roll against child abuse Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/22/2023 - 01:23 Image 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee addresses local officials and child advocates March 20 during the dedication of a new Burnet Police Department patrol vehicle designed to raise awareness of child abuse. Burnet Police Chief Brian Lee and Burnet Police School Resource Officer Courtney Raney are behind...
Court designee eyed
Court designee eyed Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/22/2023 - 01:23 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court will convene this Thursday, March 23 during a special meeting to discuss matters related to the ongoing suspension of County Judge James Oakley. The meeting will begin...
Judicial commission suspends county judge
Judicial commission suspends county judge Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 03/22/2023 - 01:23 Image Body The Texas Commission of Judicial Conduct on March 15 ordered the suspension without pay of the Burnet County judge in the wake of a four-count indictment alleging office abuse and...
Lady Dawgs ready for district
Lady Dawgs ready for district Wayne Craig Bulletin Sports Wed, 03/15/2023 - 03:04 Image The Lady Dawg softball team, which began district play on Tuesday, is being led this season by seniors Addie Grace Hernandez and McKenzie Davis. JV Lady Dawg Kendall Winkley reaches third base successfully after stealing two bases on an attempted throwdown at first. The...
2023 Bluebonnet Air Show to take flight on Saturday
2023 Bluebonnet Air Show to take flight on Saturday Special To The Bulletin Wed, 03/15/2023 - 03:04 Image Come see iconic warbirds from the greatest generation to today's active-duty service. Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography Body ...
County judge faces 4-count indictment
County judge faces 4-count indictment Subhead Editor's Note: An earlier version of this story stated that Burnet County Judge James Oakley was driving a 'county-owned' vehicle when he was involved in a minor collision in April 2021. That statement is incorrect. Oakley was driving his personal vehicle. We regret the error. Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 03/15/2023 - 03:04 Image ...
Commissioners wrestle with stop sign request
Commissioners wrestle with stop sign request Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/15/2023 - 03:04 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently conducted a public hearing related to traffic safety within the Lakeside Beach subdivision near CR 410. During the March 14 session, several speakers...
Burnet marks 50 years since tornado tests city courage
Burnet marks 50 years since tornado tests city courage Subhead Hill Country residents endure ‘finest hour’ Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/08/2023 - 03:49 Image The Texas 29 and U.S. 281 intersection in Burnet was demolished by a...
Hill Country 100 Club honors top first responders in the area
Hill Country 100 Club honors top first responders in the area Special To The Bulletin Wed, 03/08/2023 - 03:49 Image Cheryl Stacks wife of Sam Stacks, accepting the Meritorious Award for Sam. She spoke of the generosity of the 100 Club of their time and donation. Chief Glenn Hanson, Marble Falls PD Meritorious Award. See more images on...
Events to cultivate Hill Country Humane Society goals
Events to cultivate Hill Country Humane Society goals Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 03/08/2023 - 03:49 Image Body The Hill Country Humane Society is on a mission. To vaccinate and rehome animals as well as coax the community to help keep vital programs going for dogs...
Burnet Council boosts golf course service
Burnet Council boosts golf course service Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/08/2023 - 03:49 Image Several unnamed golfers tuned up their swing at the Delaware Springs Golf Course practice range last Friday. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin Body ...
New full-timer welcomed at city golf course
New full-timer welcomed at city golf course Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/08/2023 - 03:49 Image Maintenance crew member Ramsey Berry and Food and Beverage Manager Julie Deffenderfer enjoyed a light moment recently in Burnet at the city-owned Delaware Springs Golf Course. Raymond V.Whelan/Bulletin ...
Commissioners approve ‘perfect storm’ tax waivers
Commissioners approve ‘perfect storm’ tax waivers Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 03/01/2023 - 02:28 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently voted to waive interest and penalties on more than 200 property tax payments delayed due to the ice storm which plagued property...
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