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State's Top High School BBQ Teams to Compete in Burnet for a Shot at Nationals
The smoky scent of competition will soon fill the air in Burnet, Texas as the Texas High School BBQ Association gears up to host the state championships on May 4 at Burnet High School. Grills will be sizzling as teams from across the state face off in categories including pork chop, skirt steak tacos, chicken, pork ribs, and meat chili, vying for the top score to advance to the national competition in Branson, Missouri. To weigh in on which high school team has mastered the art of barbecue, the championship is on the hunt for judges. Those interested in participating should reach out to Sarena Ringstaff at (512) 755-2719 or fill out a form to secure a judge's spot, according to KXAN.
Burnet County Jail bookings: April 19-25, 2024
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of April 19-25, 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.
Rare white bison joins herd in Burnet County
Rare white bison joins herd in Burnet County Martelle Luedecke Contributing Writer Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Untsi, a rare white bison, and his mom strolled back into the cedar on April 24. Untsi was born on Earth Day, April 22, at Wagon Springs Ranch, just off CR 200. Photos by...
Climate change must be real, based on how hard it is to hunt turkeys these days | Leggett
I am convinced now, if I wasn’t before: Our Hill Country climate has changed. I don’t know why (I’m not egotistical enough to claim it’s for this reason or that). I just know that things are happening too early right now. For instance, wildflowers this spring...
KMUD moves forward on new wastewater plant
KMUD moves forward on new wastewater plant Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Kingsland Municipal Utility District, 100 Ingram St., is taking steps towards building a new wastewater treatment plant. ...
BCISD forms education foundation
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District now has a foundation dedicated to providing funding for educational programs and activities not in the district’s normal budget. Local leaders created the BCISD Education Foundation in January and plan to raise money throughout 2024 to award grants and funding by 2025. “The BCISD...
Bake sale May 11 benefits Black History Museum, soup kitchen
Just in time for Mother’s Day, St. Frederick Baptist Church is selling baked goods and corsages from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, May 11. Mother’s Day is May 12. The church is located at 301 Avenue N in Marble Falls. Whole cakes, pies, and cobblers can be ordered in...
Joseph’s Hammer benefit concert May 19
The Heart of Texas Orchestra and local church choirs will give a benefit concert for Joseph’s Hammer on May 19. “The Testament of Freedom” performance is at 4 p.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, 105 RR 1431 in Marble Falls. Admission is free, but donations...
Road work scuttles morning commute
Road work scuttles morning commute Compiled By Connie Swinney Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Motorists this week spent from one to two hours in traffic on their morning commutes on April 24, as road crews worked in the area of railroad tracks on RR 1431 just west of Marble Falls. Contributed/Tina...
Burnet County commissioners praise collection event supporters
Burnet County commissioners praise collection event supporters Raymond V. Whelan Staff Writer Fri, 04/26/2024 - 02:46 Image Body The Burnet County Commissioners Court commended all donors and volunteers who participated during the Burnet County BOPATE waste collection event Saturday, April 20.“Their participation made the program...
ON THE GREEN: Previewing the UIL State Boys Golf Tournament
As the Masters Tournament wrapped up earlier this month, golf fans can now turn their attention to the high school course, as the UIL State Boys Golf Tournament is nearly underway. The stage is set in Georgetown at the White Wing Golf Club (Class 6A), the Legacy Hills Golf Club...
Pedernales Electric Cooperative Offers Camp Save-A-Watt
Parents looking to keep kids busy this summer can get them registered for PEC’s Camp Save-a-Watt — a free, online summer camp put on by Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Celeste Mikeska with Pedernales Electric Cooperative (PEC) joined Studio 512 to tell us more. Camp Save-a-Watt is back, and y’all...
BIZ: Real New Orleans Style Restaurant moving to Moonie’s spot
The Real New Orleans Style Restaurant is moving from its location on RR 1431 to 2411 U.S. 281 in Marble Falls on May 2. The site is the former location of Moonie’s Burger House. “We’ve decided it’s time to expand, to get bigger and better,” chef Desmond Green said....
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