Burnet Bulletin

09/04/2026

Jesse Leftwich is holding onto hope to retrieve his family’s beloved tortoise of 30 years.

The pet was adopted to another family after Leftwich could not make a 72-hour deadline to retrieve it from the Hill Country Humane Society.

Jesse Leftwich is holding onto hope to retrieve his family’s beloved tortoise of 30 years.

09/04/2026

The deadline is approaching to express your thoughts on Burnet County transportation plans

We are updating the Transportation Plan for Burnet County through 2050. The update will include a thoroughfare plan and a list of priority projects based on recent local studies and community input. Your feedback will guide which projects should be prioritized, and help identify any additional locat...

08/31/2026

Burnet High School cross country wasted little time making its presence known at the Belton Cross Country Invitational, with the varsity Bulldogs racing to the 1A-4A team championship and the Lady Dawgs claiming third.

Burnet High School cross country wasted little time making its presence known Friday, Aug. 21, at the Belton Cross Country Invitational, with the varsity Bulldogs racing to the 1A-4A team

08/24/2026

Burnet High School’s main gym was packed with Bulldog pride Monday, Aug. 10, as community members, family and friends filled the stands for the 2026 Meet the Bulldogs.

08/18/2026

The sun had barely cleared the horizon Aug. 12 when Burnet High School seniors gathered to claim one of the first memories of their final year as Bulldogs.

08/14/2026

Family fun to usher in the school year!!

We're less than a week away from our Back to School Picnic Fundraiser! Get your tickets now using the QR code below. 🧺🎟️⬇️

08/13/2026

Authorities release cause of the 300-acre brush fire that destroyed a barn and prompted evacuations. Find the story here:

Fire teams from across the region and state played a critical role in keeping a 300-acre fire from destroying homes and lives, officials say.

08/11/2026

When Amanda Castillo saw the images of the Mama's Home Cooking fire, she expressed sadness for the loss.

“Burnet doesn't have much and this is definitely a huge sad loss to our little town,” she shared. “I pray for all involved and even more prayers that they will rebuild and overcome this tragic day.”

When Amanda Castillo saw the images of the Mama’s Home Cooking fire, she expressed sadness for the loss.

08/06/2026

Lawmakers along with residents and one celebrity recently testified about a planned 765kV power lines and transmission towers through Burnet County.

Lawmakers this week along with residents and one celebrity testified about a planned 765kV power lines and transmission towers through Burnet County.

08/02/2026