Land Owners Win Temporary Tax Reprieve in Burnet CISD
Burnet landowners secured a temporary setback for a proposed tax revaluation after a unanimous school board vote to table the issue until next year. The plan would have raised Class one to $175 per acre, Class two to $150, and Class three to $125, prompting protests from more than 100 owners at the April meeting.
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Graduation set for Burnet High seniors
Burnet High School plans commencement on Tuesday May 31 at 8 p m in the Bryce Taylor Auditorium. Speakers include David Tucker Salutatorian and Arthur Felan Valedictorian with awards announced by local club members and donors.
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Jane Hays
Camilla Butler
David Tucker
Arthur Felan
Everett H. Smith
Pen Chat Club
Jim Thompson
Bertram Literary Club
Bill Wilcox
Epsilon Pi Chapter
ESA
Jim Sandall
Kiwanis Club
Weldon L. Maples
W.D. Corder
Herman Braley
First State Bank
Betty Young
Riggs Young
Gavin Garrett
Goodrich Ranch
D.W. Hammond
T.O. Bryant
D.V. Hammond
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Darell Cowan
Lone Star Industries
Harvey Campi
Highland Realtors
Phil Barnett
Key Club
Cliff Vandeventer
Vandeventer
Robert Wilkin
Gene Taylor
Board of Education
Nadia
Sheila Ulrich
Burnet High School Baccalaureate Service May 29
Graduation benediction and processional set for May 29 at 8 p.m. in Bryce Taylor Auditorium Burnet High School. Jane Hays leads processional, Father Leon Boarman offers invocation, Jay Fry gives scripture, choir performs Unto Thee O Lord, Rev James Morrow delivers sermon, Martha J. Shelby offers benediction, choir closes with The Lord Bless You and Keep You followed by recessional.
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Bertram
Burnet Bulldogs to Present Spring Band Concert
Burnet High School announces its Bulldog Band spring concert at Bryce Taylor Auditorium starting at 7 30 p m The program features music from their recent tour and saxophone highlights plus popular pieces Band director Lewis Phelps notes the band’s standout year after winning Outstanding AAA at Contraband Days Festival in Lake Charles with sixty one competing bands A post concert reception for band and guests will be held in the high school cafeteria.
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Alabama
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Tennessee
Burnet County Faces Ongoing Trash Problem Fallout
Llano County bans commercial haulers from Kingsland landfill affecting nearby Marble Falls due to Sans Service contract with the city. Marble Falls officials say no immediate impact but explore options amid stalled talks May 9 among Burnet County leaders and city managers.
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Burnet County
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Burnet CISD Okays Lighting for Four High School Courts
Burnet High School tennis courts will gain lighting after the Burnet CISD approved a $3,000 contribution toward the estimated $7,000 project. The tennis association pledged to fund half or more, with the city of Burnet reportedly offering free electricity for five years. The vote totals showed one opposing member, Lou Scruggs, while Clyde Keele shifted fromagainst to in favor.
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Burnet ISD Board Denies Continuing Contracts to Teachers
Burnet Independent School District trustees Tuesday night rejected the Burnet Classroom Teachers Association bid for continuing contracts. President Andy Williams argued for due process and annual job security based on performance, while board member E.B. Price moved to maintain the existing contract.
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Board of Trustees
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Burnet Classroom
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E.B. Price
Clyde Keele
PEC Board Nominees Presented for June Ballot
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative nominating committee selected candidates for the June 20 ballot at the PEC general meeting. Advisory director contenders include Harold J. Kongabel Lago Vista District Two and C F Williams Leander District Three. Incumbents Melvin Winters and Will Crow seek reelection. Winters 67 is a Johnson City contractor and former LCRA board member. Crow 73 has served PEC 30 years.
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