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Burnet County Jail bookings for July 12-18, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of July 12-18, 2024, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Have your say on Wirtz Dam Bridge
The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting Aug. 20 on the Wirtz Dam Bridge project, which will connect Cottonwood Shores and Granite Shoals as early as 2027. Attendees can view bridge plans and engage with leaders on the project’s scope and details. “We just want to...
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Photographer-plus Martelle Luedecke
Photographer, wildlife manager, gardening expert, and trained chef Martelle Luedecke of Burnet doesn’t take many days off, but when she does, she’s still busy. “Once a month, there’s a day on my calendar that says, ‘You better get some sleep,’ and it’s all red,” she laughed. “I still haven’t stuck to it because something always comes up.”
Couple transforms land into wine-making oasis
Couple transforms land into wine-making oasis Judith Shabram Staff Writer Tue, 07/16/2024 - 03:56 Image Torr Na Lochs wines tend to be fruit-forward, and the reds at Torr Na Lochs are aged in French oak barrels for about 12-18 months. Contributed photo Torr Na...
Burnet County aims for slimmer budget line
Burnet County aims for slimmer budget line Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Wed, 07/10/2024 - 02:27 Image The Burnet County commissioners acknowledge Marble Falls High School senior Henry Vanicek as he holds the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Certificate of Appreciation for his participation in the 2024 Youth Tour Delegates Program. From left, Pct. 1 Commissioner Jim Luther Jr.,...
Burnet County Historical Commission moves into old jail/museum
New public hours for the Old Burnet County Jail and museum were announced and money changed hands for two major projects during the regular meeting of the Burnet County Historical Commission on Tuesday, July 2. The meeting was held at The Falls on the Colorado Museum in Marble Falls rather...
Judge rules on land dispute
Judge rules on land dispute Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 07/05/2024 - 03:32 Image Body One contentious le - gal case related to land development near Lake Buchanan recently took a negative turn against the land owner. The dispute began about six years ago,...
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