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Authorities warn about latest phone scams
Authorities warn about latest phone scams From Staff Reports Wed, 12/14/2022 - 03:41 Image Despite the sense of urgency in texts from crooks, contact demanding information or action should be ignored, deleted and/ or reported to the cell phone company. Those who fall victim to the scheme should report it to local police. Contributed photo ...
BCSO holds night shoot training
BCSO holds night shoot training Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 12/14/2022 - 03:41 Image Body Residents and visitors to the north end of the county may wonder about a barrage of firearms noise off in the distance at night for the next couple of weeks. The...
Officials ask public to help solve cause of Reagor building fire
Officials ask public to help solve cause of Reagor building fire Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 12/14/2022 - 03:41 Image Body The Burnet Fire Marshal, Burnet Police Department and the Texas Fire Marshal continue to investigate the cause of a fire which recently destroyed...
Museo Benini to feature holiday reception Dec. 17
Museo Benini to feature holiday reception Dec. 17 Subhead Art work includes sculpture display inspired by a Burnet business donation Special To The Bulletin Wed, 12/07/2022 - 02:30 Image Visitors walking the sculpture trails at Museo Benini will come...
The Printed Word: ‘War is upon us again’ Bulletin reports December 1941
The Printed Word: ‘War is upon us again’ Bulletin reports December 1941 Subhead “The great resources and manpower of this country will prevail in the end.” Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 12/07/2022 - 02:30 Image The Burnet Bulletin...
Fire destroys iconic storefront building, family business
Fire destroys iconic storefront building, family business Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 12/07/2022 - 02:30 Image Crews responded to a fire just before 3 p.m. on Dec. 5 at Reagor Air Conditioning, Heating, Plumbing and Electric supply store in the 300 block of US 281 in Burnet. Photos by Wayne Craig/Clear Memories Burnet Fire Department Firefighter and...
Dot-com takes closer look inside Burnet County’s ‘castle’
Dot-com takes closer look inside Burnet County’s ‘castle’ Subhead ‘The stunning building in Burnet, Texas, that looks just like Hogwarts’ Katie Lawrence Special To The Bulletin Wed, 12/07/2022 - 02:30 Image Falkenstein Castle is a 14,000 square-foot, Bavarian-style palace...
Old jail stirs memory of artist’s father; iconic sheriff encounter
Old jail stirs memory of artist’s father; iconic sheriff encounter Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 11/30/2022 - 01:13 Image Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin Old Jail painting by Marla Ripperda hangs in Burnet at CaroLees Antiques and More at 139 E. Jackson near the Courthouse. From the west side of the Burnet County Courthouse decorated for Christmas, the legendary...
Service League announces $65k in grant awards
Service League announces $65k in grant awards Special To The Bulletin Wed, 11/23/2022 - 02:26 Image The Highland Lakes Service League announced the awarding of grants to 22 local nonprofit organizations on November 9, 2022. Representatives from each organization were on hand to receive funds that will provide client services in Burnet and Llano counties. ...
Council renews county pact for street upkeep
Council renews county pact for street upkeep Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 11/16/2022 - 01:15 Image As rainy fall weather fell, Burnet City Council recently approved a plan to resurface worse for wear Kerr Street between Rhomberg and Shady Oak Drive, also three other nearby streets. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin Burnet City Council recently approved a...
Veterans honored
Veterans honored News Staff Wed, 11/16/2022 - 01:15 Image Veterans honored Nov. 10 at the Burnet County Republican Women meeting were Jesse Lofgreen, Air Force; Charlie Mercer, Navy; Rob Paul, Army; Lamar Chuter, Navy. They received donated quilts and shared their experience as recipients of an Honor Flight in April to Washington DC. Contributed/Diane Brummell Body
City employees graduate from TTU training
City employees graduate from TTU training Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 11/16/2022 - 01:15 Image (From left) Burnet Planning Manager Leslie Kimbler, Police Capt. Jason Davis and Administrative Services Airport Manager Adrienne Feild recently completed Texas Tech – Highland Lakes professional development training. Contributed photo/TTU ...
Gracious Grub
Gracious Grub News Staff Wed, 11/09/2022 - 03:18 Image Chef Cora Warwick, Burnet High Culinary Arts teacher, and local restaurateur Max Cardenas guided the students in their culinary project to prepare, cook and serve a Thanksgiving meal to guests on Nov. 3 to help the youngsters learn hands-on techniques in the restaurant business. Contributed photos Alt Text for Image The Bulldog Bistro’s Thanksgiving Dinner on Nov. 3 was a huge success. The Burnet High School Culinary Arts students served up an amazing gourmet meal. Body
Bulldogs give it all in finale loss, 41-40
Bulldogs give it all in finale loss, 41-40 Wayne Craig Bulletin Sports Wed, 11/09/2022 - 03:18 Image Senior receiver, Braden Ellett-Clark, drags a flock of Ducks toward the endzone after one of several key receptions for Burnet Friday night. The Bulldog football team played in their final game of the 2022 season Friday night in Taylor. A one-point...
Sparse rain fails to ease fire danger
Sparse rain fails to ease fire danger Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 11/09/2022 - 03:18 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court has decided to keep a burn ban on for the unincorporated areas of the county, citing meager rain totals from the past...
Cattle case settled
Cattle case settled Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 11/09/2022 - 03:18 Image A settlement on Nov. 8 compelled Burnet County Commissioner Billy Wall to forfeit his seized cattle being stored at the Burnet County Fairgrounds as well as pay the county over $63,000 for care, feed and other expenses. File photo ...
Burnet County SO lawmen rise to the top in Cops & Cowboys shootout
Burnet County SO lawmen rise to the top in Cops & Cowboys shootout Special To The Bulletin Wed, 11/09/2022 - 03:18 Image The winning lawmen team was Jim ‘Kit’ Carson; Capt. Steven Clark and Capt. Tom Dillard (center two holding the plaque), both of the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office; Richard Vogelpohl, aka: Skyhawk Hans; James Vogelpohl of the Houston Police Department. Second from left is top cowboy...
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