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Burnet CISD readies for 2023-24 school year
Burnet CISD readies for 2023-24 school year From Staff Reports Wed, 08/09/2023 - 01:30 Image Body Burnet Consolidated Independent School District students and staff will see some new leadership this school year and keep in mind some important upcoming dates. Three new assistant principals are: • Lissa...
County proposes 2023-24 tax rate
County proposes 2023-24 tax rate Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/09/2023 - 01:30 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court recently proposed the new property tax rate for Fiscal Year 20232024, set to begin Oct. 1. During the Aug. 8 meeting, the court agreed 4-0...
Big bucks lotto ticket goes to unknown lucky one
Big bucks lotto ticket goes to unknown lucky one Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/09/2023 - 01:30 Image (Left) Hoover Valley Country Store Manager Sara Donohoo and Office Manager Neva Page were happy to sell a lottery ticket worth $4 million to an unknown customer near Burnet last week. Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin The Hoover Valley Country Store...
Water watchdogs warn of dire drought conditions
Water watchdogs warn of dire drought conditions Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 08/09/2023 - 01:30 Image Body eyes on local waterways are sending a stark warning to residents. “We’re going to run out of water much faster. We’re depleting so quickly right now with this record...
BCISD unveils new student activity center
BCISD unveils new student activity center News Staff Wed, 08/02/2023 - 02:26 Image Student Activity Center next door to Bulldog Stadium has a number of features. By Wayne Craig/Clear Memories (From left, first row) Ross Behrens, Angela Moore, Suzanne Brown, Andy Field, Robby Robertson, Mark Kincaid; (second row) Clay Goehring, Earl Foster, Keith McBurnett, Michele Gilmore, Calen...
Burnet council reserves $4M for new city hall work
Burnet council reserves $4M for new city hall work Subhead 'We could technically borrow $4 million but may owe a lesser amount of principle. …' Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/02/2023 - 02:26 Image Vaughn ...
Watering restrictions move to Stage 3
Watering restrictions move to Stage 3 Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/02/2023 - 02:26 Image Body Burnet City Manager David Vaughn recently announced Stage 3 water use restrictions go into effect tomorrow, Aug. 3. “All city of Burnet water customers will be required to limit...
Burnet historical commission set to salute new old rock
Burnet historical commission set to salute new old rock Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 08/02/2023 - 02:26 Image Soon, the Burnet County Historical Commission plans to rededicate the Texas Highway Department stone marker celebrating the birth of Texas. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin One finepolished plaque appears atop the Texas Highway Department stone market in Burnet at...
County hosts classes to prep for disasters
County hosts classes to prep for disasters Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 08/02/2023 - 02:26 Image Body As drought nestles into the Highland Lakes, locals understand the next flood lurks around the corner. The Burnet County Office of Emergency Management has reached out to residents to...
Watch out for sneaky serpents in heated weather
Watch out for sneaky serpents in heated weather Martelle Luedecke Special To The Bulletin Wed, 07/19/2023 - 02:21 Image Coral snakes can be differentiated from the harmless milk snake by the order of the color rings on their body. The rhyme goes: “Red touches yellow, kills a fellow.” Contributed/TPWD Water moccasins prefer to be close to water whether...
Moore Peak brush fire taxes area agencies, state deploys resources
Moore Peak brush fire taxes area agencies, state deploys resources Connie Swinney Associate Editor Wed, 07/19/2023 - 02:21 Image At the onset of the fire, multiple Burnet County and Llano County VFDs were dispatched to provide mutual aid at 1:42 p.m. July 13 in the area of CR 307, just off Texas 71. In 24 hours, the runaway blaze grew to more than 500 acres in windy...
Burnet motorcycle museum makes MeTV
Burnet motorcycle museum makes MeTV Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 07/19/2023 - 02:21 Image (From left) Motorcycle connoisseur Mark Scott, Lisa Whelchel, Janell Hanlon and Pat Hanlon admire the Allstate circa 1950 scooter during the production of the recent “Collector’s Call” television broadcast in Burnet. Contributed photo ...
Water work on tap for municipality
Water work on tap for municipality Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 07/19/2023 - 02:21 Image The Main Street Water Plant in Burnet may need new motors or pumps. Photos by Raymond V. Whelan/Bulletin City officials are evaluating both groundwater wells in Burnet at the Cheatham site for new motors, pumps and other repairs. ...
State group seeks broadband input
State group seeks broadband input From Staff Reports Wed, 07/05/2023 - 02:11 Image Body From cyber-safety to connectivity issues, coordinators of an upcoming meeting want to gage the experiences and concerns of local residents. The Texas Broadband Development Office invites all to attend a “Burnet Digital Opportunity Planning Meeting” 10 a.m. July 21 in Burnet at the Community Center, 401 E. Jackson. Organizers plan to discuss how consumers may acquire affordable and reliable access to Internet service, intricate cyberspace security issues and more. BDO is operated by the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, awards grants, lowinterest loans and other financial incentives to internet service providers who expand access to broadband service in underserved areas. Visit https://www. eventbrite.com for more information.
Council takes steps to condemn burned out business
Council takes steps to condemn burned out business Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 07/05/2023 - 02:11 Image Burnet City Council recently confirmed the Reagor building is dangerous. During upcoming weeks, Burnet City Council plans to build a new restroom near the parking lot at Jackson and Pierce streets. Photos by Raymond V.Whelan/Bulletin ...
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