Torrential rains hit Burnet County amid Texas flood warnings
Flooding from storms across Central Texas left Burnet and surrounding counties under warnings as up to 12.4 inches fell in places. DPS reported over 1,000 Lake Buchanan campers stranded but not panicking, while some San Saba residents were evacuated for medical reasons. Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings spread from 11 p.m. Saturday to early Sunday.
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Texas
High Speed Alcohol Cited in Holiday Weekend Deaths
Burnet report says holiday weekend deaths rose to 48 with six more than expected. DPS spokesman Jim Robinson states excessive speeds, not weather, were the primary factor, despite widespread adverse conditions across the state.
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Jim Robinson
THE
Bulletin
Burnet District Earns Five Year Accreditation
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District has been fully accredited for five years after a TEA self evaluation and long range plan. The district joined 35 Texas districts in the Accreditation Pilot Program and will annually review progress. Superintendent Robert Wilkin notes input from administrators, faculty, students and the community shaped the plan and priorities. Major improvements target elementary facilities and athletic venues with expansion of choral and vocational programs pending funding.
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TEA
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State Commission On School Accreditation
State Board of Education
Wilkin
Burnet Names 15 Players for Little League All Stars
Burnet officials released 15 players for the 1976 All-Star team led by coach Clyde Rhoads with practices underway. The squad will compete in Lampasas and Llano tournaments, facing Fredericksburg, Goldthwaite, and other area teams, with standout Cubs Panthers Bears and Rams players named.
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Heinrichs
Lampasas
Llano
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Stuart Samford
Michael Tippie
Harvey Townzen
Cubs
David Cox
Ken Everett
John Palmer
Panthers
Tino Flores
Ryan Rowney
James Townten
Bears
Kevin Brinkley
Brian Miller
Donald Murchison
Mark Rhoads
Bobby Jack Smith
Rams
John Corsi
Sam
Greenlees
Kerry Collins
Blake Thomas
Andrew Williams
Dale Dishman
Stacey Ringstaff
Trey Simmons
Gary Ferguson
Warren Russell
Clyde Rhoads
Beauford Rowney
Fredericksburg
Fredericksberg
Goldthwaite
Hamilton
Copperas Cove
Fort Hood
San Saba
Marble Falls
Lampasas Prepares for Spring-Ho Playoffs
Preparations underway as Lampasas gears up for spring season events in local youth leagues with playoff action anticipated across age groups and divisions. Community clubs announce schedules and field readiness ahead of competition.
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