Burnet County Historical Commission picks officers
The Burnet County Historical Commission elected new officers on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and had to…
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Original or copy? Second Fuchs house marker turns up
It wasn’t lost, but now it’s found. Or, maybe it was lost. Either way, it’s…
Burnet County Historical Commission moves into old jail/museum
New public hours for the Old Burnet County Jail and museum were announced and money…
Crownover Chapel, believed to be county’s oldest church, getting new floor
Crownover Chapel in Backbone Valley near Marble Falls is getting a new floor, which means…
Burnet County Historical Commission to help run old jail/museum
The Burnet County Historical Commission is going to jail—well, not THAT jail. Commission members on…
Burnet County History now half-price
Burnet County history books are on sale. The Burnet County Historical Commission cut the prices…
Joppa Bridge rehab project revived
Plans to upgrade the Joppa Bridge are back on track, according to Burnet County Precinct…
Emotions high during discussion to restore burned-out Fuchs House
Emotions ran high at the Burnet County Historical Commission’s regular meeting on Tuesday, March 5,…
Historic all-Black cemetery awarded marker, restoration grant
The Texas Historical Commission recently approved an Undertold Marker for Stringtown Cemetery and a 50/50…
Restoring historic Black cemetery top focus of county commission
The Burnet County Historical Commission has about a month to pull together the information needed…
Burnet County Historical Commission wants to host regional training workshop
The Burnet County Historical Commission has two grant applications in the works that could bring…
Burnet County Historical Commission seeks new members, looks ahead to projects
Two new officers — but longtime members — of the Burnet County Historical Commission live…
Rediscovered Centennial marker moving to Burnet County Courthouse
A granite marker celebrating the 100th anniversary of Texas Independence Day in 1936 will be…
Plaza of Honor dedication Dec. 11 at Fort Croghan, followed by Christmas event
A newly completed project at Fort Croghan Grounds and Museum connects the past, the present,…
Marble Falls Cemetery historical marker unveiling ceremony Nov. 11
The new historical marker at the Marble Falls Cemetery will be unveiled on Veterans Day,…
Deadline nears to purchase Fort Croghan Plaza of Honor bricks
Deadline to place a brick noting the historic contribution of your family, organization, or business…
Every voice, every person matters to Bessie Jackson, Citizen of Note nominee
At 78, community activist Bessie Jackson could embrace a life of retirement, but it’s just…
Burnet County OKs slight tax rate hike, honors history buff
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON The Burnet County Commissioners Court approved a slightly higher tax rate during…
Former NASA code writer and Burnet resident leaves $88,800 to historical commission
STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS When Ina Cooper died in June 2017, she left a percentage…
Burnet County Historical Commission earns Distinguished Service Award for seventh straight year
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — When it comes to history, we think of the big…
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Fort Croghan fundraiser a success
Dear Editor, On behalf of the Burnet County Historical Commission, I would like to express…
Burnet County Historical Commission wins Distinguished Service Award
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — The Burnet County Historical Commission won it seven years in…
Burnet County Historical Commission earns state honor
DANIEL CLIFTON • EDITOR BURNET — Even though the state of Texas mandates each county…
Burnet County Historical Commission receives Distinguished Service Award
BURNET — The Burnet County Historical Commission received a Distinguished Service Award for 2013. The…