The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail from Jan. 23 – Jan. 29, 2026, according to the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office. 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.
Jose Manuel Brizuela-Alvarez Jr., 20, of Kingsland was arrested Jan. 23 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault by contact, family violence. Released on Jan. 24 on $500 in bonds.
Brandon Lee Cooper, 21, of Orange was arrested on Jan. 23 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of less than 1 gram.
Skyler Ace Crawford, 20, of Kingsland was arrested on Jan. 23 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to provide proof of financial responsibility.
Skyler Ace Crawford, 20, of Kingsland was arrested on Jan. 23 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): failure to maintain financial responsibility.
Ezekiel Luis-Amadeus Harrod, 23, of Kingsland was arrested on Jan. 23 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): child sexual assault.
Alexis Jean Judd, 22, of Marble Falls was arrested on Jan. 23 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): public intoxication. Released on Jan. 23 on $500 in bonds.
Bradly Thomas Mathis, 28, of Burnet was arrested on Jan. 23 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): terroristic threat of family/household. Released on Jan. 24 on $5,000 in bonds.
Joseph Anthony Poole Jr., 48, of Lampasas was arrested on Jan. 23 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated. Released on Jan. 23 on $15,000 in bonds.
Ruben Ray Robles, 65, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 24 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving without a valid license with a previous conviction or suspension. Released on Jan. 27 on $1,500 in bonds.
Delaney Rose Santora, 28, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 24 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): assault causing bodily injury to family member, violation of a bond or protective order, assault by contact, family violence.
Delaney Rose Santora, 28, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 25 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): resisting arrest, search, or transportation, interfering with public duties.
Betty Devon Sessions, 59, of Spicewood was arrested Jan. 25 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): assault causing bodily injury to family member. Released on Jan. 28 on $5,000.
Devonie Renee Lambert, 22, of Marble Falls was arrested Jan. 26 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): possession of drug paraphernalia, failure to appear. Released on Jan. 27 on $1,000 in bonds.
Kristin Noel Dilworth, 30, of Marble Falls was arrested Jan. 27 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): failure to appear, operation of an unregistered motor vehicle, failure to provide proof of financial responsibility. Released on Jan. 28 on $750 in bonds.
Jesse Robert Leppert, 44, of Briggs was arrested Jan. 27 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): public intoxication.
Delaney Rose Santora, 28, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 27 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): stalking.
Ricky Lee Cavins, 45, of Granite Shoals was arrested Jan. 28 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): driving without a valid license with a previous conviction or suspension. Released on Jan. 29 on $1,500.
Alejandro David Deanda-Lira, 26, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): driving while intoxicated, second offense.
Hope Elaine Eskew, 29, of Granite Shoals was arrested Jan. 28 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): Parent contributing to non-attendance.
Rebecca Fay Jowers, 50, of Granite Shoals was arrested Jan. 28 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): evading arrest or detention.
Carol Ann Maynard, 50, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 28 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): driving without a valid license with a previous conviction.
Cynthia Lou Turner, 70, of Kingsland was arrested Jan. 28 by the Marble Falls Police Department (MFPD): driving while intoxicated with an open container of alcohol. Released on Jan. 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
Alex Cane Gordin, 38, homeless was arrested Jan. 29 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): consuming alcohol off premises without a license, public intoxication.
Christopher Lee Hays, 49, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 29 by the Burnet Police Department (BPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams, violation of occupational drivers license.
Jessica Hernandez, 43, of Liberty Hill was arrested Jan. 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): violating civil rights of a person in custody with engagement in sexual activity. Released on Jan. 29 on $15,000 in bonds.
Angel Manuel Serrano, 58, of Kingsland was arrested Jan. 29 by the Granite Shoals Police Department (GSPD): possession of a controlled substance, penalty group 1 or 1-B of more than 1 gram but less than 4 grams.
Alicia Latrice Slone, 63, of Burnet was arrested Jan. 29 by the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO): theft of property valued more than $100 but less than $750. Released on Jan. 29 on $1,500 in bonds.
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Tuesday, Feb. 3
Marble Falls City Council
6 p.m. regular meeting
Council Chambers, 800 Third Street in Marble Falls
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Marble Falls recently announced that the Nature Heights Drive Extension Project, featuring approximately 3,600 feet of new roadway connecting U.S. 281 and Mormon Mill Road, could begin construction as soon as Feb. 2. Officials anticipate construction to be completed by the end of 2026.
The project was set into motion after years of discussion and planning came to a head at a Dec. 2, 2025 Marble Falls City Council meeting, when a $5 million bid for the project’s construction from Packsaddle Management was approved.
The plan includes a roundabout juncture at the intersection of Mormon Mill Road and Park Ridge Road. Stronger pavement, sidewalks, drainage, and utility extensions should allow for long-term improvements to daily travel for residents and are also part of the planned construction.
The city also assured community members that the existing tree in the median of Nature Heights Drive would be left undisturbed and will be preserved as part of the project. The iconic tree had become a point of contention in a previous Nature Heights project in which the community rallied to ensure it was protected against a low-water crossing upgrade.
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The 2026 primary elections are fast approaching, and there are contested races for the Republican nomination for some of the highest offices in Burnet County government. DailyTrib has compiled candidate profiles on the Republican candidates that are running for Burnet County Judge and Burnet County Precinct 2 Commissioner.
DailyTrib is also hosting a forum featuring all of the Republican candidates starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Burnet Community Center, 401 E. Jackson Street in Burnet. The forum will also be livestreamed and available for later viewing on the DailyTrib Youtube channel.
The winners of the Republican nomination in the upcoming primaries will almost certainly take office in 2027, as there are no Democratic challengers on the ballot.
Important election dates and information
The last day to register to vote in the primary election is Feb. 2
Each candidate was contacted by email and asked the same questions to assemble the following profiles. The information provided is from the candidates themselves, but it has been edited for spelling, grammar, and punctuation by DailyTrib staff.
Burnet County judge
The Burnet County judge serves as the chair of the Burnet County Commissioners Court and as the chief budget officer for the county. They are one of five voting members of the Commissioners Court that decide on county policies; determine the county’s budget; and represent the county at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Burnet County judge serves a four-year term and, as of 2025, has an annual salary of $113,337.88. There are no term limits for serving as county judge.
Burnet County judge candidate Bryan Wilson. Photo submitted by candidate
Bryan Wilson
Bryan Wilson, is the incumbent Burnet County judge. He was appointed to the county judge’s seat in March 2025 following a lengthy selection process that was created by the Burnet County Commissioners Court to fill the position following the resignation of former Burnet County Judge James Oakley in December 2024.
DailyTrib: Why are you running for office?
Wilson:
Burnet County is our home. My wife has lived in the area for 30 years, and I for 14 years.
We’ve raised children and grandchildren here, supported community events, our church, and invested our lives here.
When the opportunity to apply for county judge opened, we believed that my degrees from Texas Tech and 34 years of managing county and statewide programs using data-driven, cost-effective governance could make a positive impact.
Most of us take for granted how much our government takes compared to the benefits it provides.
DailyTrib: Can you offer a brief work history accompanied by years on the job?
Wilson:
I’ve been a rancher, a small-business owner, and a public servant my whole life.
I began my career as a landscaper in Bastrop and Austin and started Wilson’s Nursery. Walmart moved in and reshaped the small town’s business climate. I know firsthand the impacts big corporations can have on a small community.
I then began my career as a multi-county probation officer. I continued working in probation while also serving as a law enforcement instructor at South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. I also managed an apple orchard at this time. After completing my Master’s degree, I moved back to Bastrop.
My 34 years of public service are dedicated to protecting communities and delivering results for Texas taxpayers. I managed statewide programs across Texas, working with all 254 counties to deliver data-driven, cost-effective solutions. My work includes implementing the Fair Defense Act, helping establish the Supreme Court Children’s Commission, expanding substance abuse treatment, and directing 24 motor vehicle theft task forces, 236 law enforcement officers, coordinating with over 100 different agencies, and working with state, federal, and international partners to combat motor vehicle crime.
I’ve responsibly managed millions in taxpayer funds, with a focus on efficiency and results. I bring proven leadership, fiscal responsibility, and a deep commitment to keeping Burnet County safe.
DailyTrib: Can you share any experience you have with public service or volunteerism?
Wilson:
I’ve been a Christian since 1979. I led and coordinated with many churches in Bastrop, Texas, to send aid to help people in the garbage dumps of Colonia Alto Vista, Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. I taught children’s ministry for years in Levelland and Bastrop.
I have served in various roles in my community. I was an election judge, extension service president, city planning and zoning commission member, chamber of commerce member, and community organizer. I served as an organizing member of the Texas Right to Life Committee at its inception, and I co-founded the Bastrop Concerned Taxpayers to block a 25 percent increase in property taxes.
My wife, Holly, and I are members of Vanderveer Street Church of Christ, and I still teach Bible study occasionally at Vanderveer and at Hill Country Fellowship. I am a board member for the Shady Grove Cemetery Association.
I am a Rotarian and belong to three chambers of commerce.
DailyTrib: If you had five key points about your platform or intentions if elected, what would they be?
Wilson:
1. Continue working on and implementing a long-term capital improvement plan for our transportation system.
2. Complete a plan and restore our historic courthouse while meeting our future growth.
3. Continue my work making Burnet County more accountable to voters and taxpayers with sound governance and lower taxes.
4. Finalize the modernization of our regional emergency communication network to enhance response times and public safety.
5. Fight the use of Burnet County land by outside corporations (rail, power lines, etc.)
Burnet County judge candidate Alan Trevino. Photo submitted by candidate
Alan Trevino
Alan Trevino is the chief deputy of the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office. Trevino announced his bid for Burnet County judge immediately after the resignation of former Burnet County Judge James Oakley in December 2024 and has been campaigning since then.
DailyTrib: Why are you running for office?
Trevino:
I am running for Burnet County Judge because that is where I can make the most positive impact on the lives of Burnet County residents.
I truly want to make Burnet County the best version of what Burnet County can be.
I am a relationship-builder, a problem-solver, and I get the job done. I want to work with all of the commissioners, elected officials and department heads to serve the best interests of the county.
DailyTrib: Can you offer a brief work history accompanied by years on the job?
Trevino:
Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Highway Patrol, and Governor’s Protective Detail, 1988-2008. (Now) honorably retired.
Owner and CEO of Sentry Security & Investigations, 2003-present.
Chief deputy of the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office, Aug. 29, 2022-present.
DailyTrib: Can you share any experience you have with public service or volunteerism?
Trevino:
My career in law enforcement has been as a public servant, both with (the Texas Department of Public Safety) and now as chief deputy (of the Burnet County Sheriff’s Office).
Appointed to the Private Security Board by Governor Greg Abbott.
Served on the Department of Public Safety Private Security Advisory Board
Appointed to the Texas School Safety Center Board by Governor Greg Abbott.
Served on the Board of Directors for the 100 Club of Central Texas.
Serve on the Board of the Highland Lakes Boys & Girls Club.
Served as President of the Association of Security Services and Investigators of the State of Texas.
Served as President of the Headwaters of the San Gabriel (Property Owners Association).
Serve as Training Coordinator for the BCSO Training Advisory Board
Served as a delegate for the Travis County Republican Party.
DailyTrib: If you had five key points about your platform or intentions if elected, what would they be?
Trevino:
Lead with integrity and ethics
Fiscal responsibility and budget management with accountability.
Transparency and open communication
Unify county government and build external relationships
Establish a strategic short and long term plan to address growth and infrastructure
Burnet County Precinct 2 commissioner
The Burnet County Precinct 2 commissioner is one of five voting members of the Burnet County Commissioners Court. The court is the governing body of the county and responsible for determining county policy; setting the budget; and representing the county at the local, state, and federal levels. The Precinct 2 commissioner represents one of the four precincts in the county and is also responsible for maintaining the roads, bridges, and public infrastructure within that precinct, which covers most of northeast Burnet County.
Burnet County commissioners serve four-year terms and, as of 2025, earn an annual salary of $95,742.83. There are no term limits for serving as a county commissioner.
Burnet County Precinct 2 commissioner candidate Damon Beierle. Photo submitted by candidate
Damon Beierle
Damon Beierle is the incumbent Precinct 2 commissioner. Beierle is in the midst of his second term, having first been elected in 2019.
DailyTrib: Why are you running for office?
Beierle:
I am running for re-election in Burnet County because I care deeply about the county I call home and the people who live here.
I believe county government should be responsible, transparent, and focused on results. I want to protect taxpayers by budgeting wisely while investing in roads, infrastructure, and essential services.
Public safety and emergency response must remain strong and well supported.
I listen to residents, work collaboratively, and make decisions based on common sense, not politics. My goal is to preserve Burnet County’s values while planning responsibly for growth and leaving a better county for future generations ahead.
DailyTrib: Can you offer a brief work history accompanied by years on the job?
Beierle:
I have served as Pct. 2 commissioner for seven years beginning in 2019. Since 2005 my family has owned and operated Double Eagle Entertainment.
Prior to that I owned Litco Services, LLC since 2001 which was sold in 2020.
DailyTrib: Can you share any experience you have with public service or volunteerism?
Beierle:
I started as a volunteer for the Burnet Chamber of Commerce serving on their board since 2007.
Appointed to the Burnet County Rodeo Board of Directors and have served since 2009.
Rotary Club of Burnet member since 2009, serving on their board since 2011, I was board president for three years during that time.
I served on the Republican Club Board as (vice president) in 2015/16.
Started serving on the Court Appointed Special Advocates for the Highland Lakes Board since 2017, currently serving as president.
Since 2019 I have been on the Bertram Chamber of Commerce Board serving as vice presidents. Selected to be on the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Education Foundation Board of Directors since 2024 currently serving as President.
Since 2014, I have served on 4 BCISD bond advisory committees, two BCISD Bond oversight committees and two BCISD facility advisory committees.
I help out annually with fundraisers for these organizations: The Highland Lakes Service League, The Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center, The Hill Country Humane Society, FFA Friends and Family, Burnet County Livestock Show, The YMCA of the Highland Lakes and The Boys & Girls Club of the Highland Lakes.
We are members of Hill Country Fellowship where I have served on the Worship Team since 2014.
DailyTrib: If you had five key points about your platform or intentions if elected, what would they be?
Beierle:
1. Continue to enhance the road system throughout Precinct 2
2. Continue to protect our groundwater and aquifers from over development and wasteful use.
3. Defend Burnet County against outside interests who want to use us for their own gains and provide no benefit to the citizens.
4. Use the funds we have to enhance public safety and law enforcement and not raise taxes.
5. No new debt. We have built a fund balance that can help us repair and expand existing county facilities to accommodate our growth.
Burnet County Precinct 2 commissioner candidate Leonard Guenter. Photo submitted by candidate
Leonard Guenter
Leonard Guenter is from Burnet County and this appears to be his first time entering the local political arena according to his campaign page biography.
DailyTrib: Why are you running for office?
Guenter:
I am running for county commissioner because I believe Precinct 2 needs strong leadership. A commissioner’s main duties are to help create a responsible budget with common sense spending and maintain our county roads and infrastructure.
Our county roads are in need of major repairs, and many of our county buildings need attention.
We have buildings that leak, AC/heat problems and other issues. I have the experience and knowledge to oversee the projects that need to be done.
DailyTrib: Can you offer a brief work history accompanied by years on the job?
Guenter:
40 years in construction, 30 years owning my own (general contractor) company with residential and commercial development including roads, drainage, city infrastructure projects, water plants, sewer plants, underground utilities in Austin, Houston, El Paso, and San Antonio.
I have knowledge of bidding, budgeting, and managing multi-million dollar projects.
I can operate every piece of equipment that the county owns. I can manage and be of great help to the road crew.
DailyTrib: Can you share any experience you have with public service or volunteerism?
Guenter:
I previously served on (Burnet County Emergency Services District No. 7) in its inception. I am (vice president) of the Friends of Joppa Community (501.c3 nonprofit organization).
DailyTrib: If you had five key points about your platform or intentions if elected, what would they be?
Guenter:
Since I am retired, I’m available– I bring my time which I feel is a major asset with everything that is affecting our county at this time.
With the experience and knowledge that I bring, I feel that I am more than capable of fulfilling this job.
I can operate every piece of equipment that the county owns. I can manage and be of great help to the road crew.
I’m flexible– I will work with other state and local agencies to tackle the issues affecting our county.
I’m not running for fame or fortune. I believe I can bring my experience in making good investments in my personal ventures, and I would like to bring that vision to the county and spend our tax dollars wisely.
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Written by: Logan Lock, Anna Moyer, Addison Dehorty, Maksim Solovyev, and Sarena Wathen
Editor’s note:This article was a collaborative effort, written by Marble Falls High School juniors who visited the DailyTrib office for the Rotary Club of Marble Falls’ 2026 career dayprogram.
After years of design and development, the pedestrian bridge connecting Lakeside and Johnson parks over Backbone Creek in downtown Marble Falls has been opened for daytime use. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony and 24-hour access is expected in late February.
Christian Fletcher, executive director of the Marble Falls Economic Development Corporation, told DailyTrib junior reporters that plans for the bridge had been in place for over 16 years as part of the city’s downtown master plan, but actual construction began in spring 2025.
“We’re committed to enhancing the quality of life of the community and making our park spaces more accessible,” Fletcher said. “We think that this project goes a long way to achieve that.”
He explained that the bridge would provide easy connectivity between the parks and unify the public spaces of Marble Falls.
The bridge will remain off-limits after sunset and before sunrise until lighting is installed. After the threat of cold weather subsides, a final round of landscaping will be done and the bridge should be fully open according to Fletcher.
The $1.5 million bridge is part of a greater $4.2 million package of projects that the Marble Falls EDC approved in 2024, which includes improved lighting throughout the parks, a man-made water feature, a new pavilion, and other infrastructure upgrades.
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The Burnet City Council recently approved a $625,000 purchase of 19.5 acres of land adjacent to the Delaware Springs Golf Course at a Tuesday, Jan. 27, council meeting.
City Manager David Vaughn told DailyTrib that the land purchase will be used as a stopgap to protect the city-owned course from any unwanted future development. The course is located at 600 Delaware Springs Boulevard just south of Burnet on U.S. 281.
“(This land) is solely for the purpose of preserving and protecting the golf course,” Vaughn said. “We have a great course that has a balanced mix of some development, but is still very natural and preserving that balance will ensure the course remains a great experience for patrons for years to come.”
The 19.5 acres of land, consisting of a 10.66 acre tract and 8.85 acre tract, is set to be purchased for $625,000. Vaughn told the council that funds would come from city subaccounts specifically for the golf course, and would likely not affect the general fund.
Vaughn said at the meeting that he expects the deal to go through within the next few weeks, possibly sooner than the given 30-day closing period, as the land survey and title commitment had already been finished.
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Burnet County leadership is reaching out to other local governments to investigate the possibility of forming an official regional planning commission, which could potentially offer more power in the ongoing opposition to a state transmission line project that would cut through the north end of the county. A public workshop to provide updates and further discussion on the Bell County East to Big Hill 765 kV Transmission Line Project is scheduled for Feb. 3 in Burnet.
The Burnet County Commissioners Court deliberated the formation of the regional planning commission during its regular meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 27. The commission would be a state-sanctioned entity, supported by Chapter 391 of the Texas Local Government Code, which allows the formation of a coalition of related governments to cooperate in regional planning efforts. Some believe that such a commission could help Burnet County further advocate for itself in the transmission line talks, but the exact benefits and detriments still need to be determined.
“I’m trying to find out how (a regional planning commission) can help us (with the transmission line negotiations) without creating a whole other level of government,” Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson told DailyTrib.
Ultimately the court took no action on the formation of a commission on Tuesday, but the judge and county’s legal representation committed to reaching out to other local governments– like the cities of Burnet, Marble Falls, and Bertram, and possibly Llano and Williamson counties– to see if there was any interest in partnering for the transmission line fight.
Burnet County will hold a public workshop on the ongoing transmission line opposition talks at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Burnet County AgriLife Extension building, 607 N. Vanderveer in Burnet. This will be the second such meeting the county has held in recent weeks.
Background on the Bell County East to Big Hill 765 kV Transmission Line
The Bell County East to Big Hill 765-kV Transmission Project has been on Burnet County’s radar since May 2025. Since then, public opposition and protest has risen and the county has officially taken up opposition to the state project.
The transmission line project’s intention is to bring power to West Texas, but many Burnet County residents believe that it would be at the expense of Hill Country landowners.
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SCHEDULE:Subject to change; additional games may be added.
Home Location: YMCA Burnet
Feb. 16, 4:30 p.m. – Away vs. Manor New Tech
Feb. 27–28, TBD – Away tournament at San Marcos Academy
Mar. 5, 1 p.m. – Home vs. Central Texas Christian School
Mar. 13, 4 p.m. – Away at Central Texas Christian School
Mar. 23, 1 p.m. – Home
Mar. 27, 5 p.m. – Away at San Marcos Academy
Apr. 6, 1 p.m. – Home vs. Lutheran
Apr. 10, 5 p.m. – Away at Lutheran High School, San Antonio
Apr. 13, 1 p.m. – Home vs. Live Oak
Apr. 16, 5 p.m. – Away at Live Oak
TEAM ROSTER:
#1 – Kosoglow, Benjamin Mathew (Junior)
#2 – Little, Nixon Keith (Junior)
#4 – Blair, Braxton Lane (Junior)
#6 – Schore, Chase Samuel (Sophomore)
#7 – Andrews, Austin Lee (Junior)
#8 – Ellis, Austin Cole (Junior)
#9 – Jones, Sawyer Thomas (Senior)
#10 – Frazier, Knox Hutchins (Junior)
#11 – Hansard, Cooper Thomas (Junior)
#12 – Dillard, William Wade (Junior)
#16 – Spence, Joseph Austin (Freshman)
#22 – Zarob, Nicholas Andrew (Sophomore)
#24 – Wetzel, Michael David (Junior)
#28 – Pyle, Coye Scott (Freshman)
#34 – Norton, Logan Michael (Junior)
#35 – Kenney, Spencer Radcliffe (Junior)
#44 – Glenn, Khalil Garrett (Freshman)
#44 – Burns, Ronin Coyer (Junior)
#88 – Russell, Hudson Reid (Junior)
Coming off a difficult 2025 season, Faith Academy’s baseball team enters the spring with renewed confidence.
Last year’s struggles were largely the result of youth, as the roster featured 11 sophomores and just two upperclassmen, making it one of the youngest teams in the district. This season, that same group returns more seasoned and better equipped for varsity competition, with several additional players joining the mix.
“I didn’t really change my approach or try to do anything differently per se,” head coach Robert Ellis told DailyTrib. “We just needed to get older.”
That maturity has shown early. Ellis said the team is far ahead of where it was a year ago and better prepared to handle the demands of district play, which ultimately determines postseason opportunities.
“We’re way ahead of where we were last season,” he said. “We’re not the youngest team in the district anymore.”
The focus this season is steady improvement and consistency throughout the lineup. Ellis plans to use non-district games to give younger players valuable experience and experiment with rotations, while sharpening the team for games that matter most.
“The district games are 10 times more important than non-district games,” Ellis said. “That’s what gets you to the playoffs.”
Sawyer Jones, William Dillard, Spencer Kenney, Knox Frazier and Austin Ellis are among the players expected to lead the team this season, providing stability and setting the tone for a more competitive lineup.
The long-term outlook is just as encouraging. With the majority of the team returning as seniors next season, Ellis believes the foundation is being laid now for sustained success.
“We expect to kill everybody,” Ellis said of his team next season.
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The Burnet City Council voted to remove the local state of disaster following the devastating July 4 floods at a Tuesday, Jan. 27, meeting. Following the floods, the city has worked closely with the Federal Emergency Management Agency on reimbursement for reconstruction projects, and will look to continue those efforts throughout 2026.
City officials told the council that Burnet had concluded all work in the emergency response phases of the flood repairs, meaning the state of disaster could be terminated. The city still has significant work to do regarding actual repairs, with 17 open reconstruction projects still active with FEMA.
“All of the emergency response phases have concluded in relation to the flood event,” Assistant City Manager Keith McBurnett said at the meeting. “But we’ll continue through the (reconstruction) process as we recover and request funds through FEMA.”
Burnet’s 17 FEMA projects include efforts to clean up waterways, restore the irrigation systems of the Delaware Springs Golf Course, and repair the Galloway-Hammond ballfields, dugouts and restrooms.
Per FEMA rules, cities that declare a local state of disaster are given up to six months to complete emergency work to receive reimbursement, with all permanent work to be completed within 18 months. Once all work is complete, FEMA may reimburse up to 75 percent of eligible recovery costs through disaster assistance funding.
At a previous council meeting, Assistant City Manager McBurnett was candid about the city facing a lengthy recovery process, as FEMA requires thorough documentation and verification to provide reimbursements, but he assured the council that good progress was being made ahead of the 18-month deadline in January 2027.
“I can’t stand here today and tell you that every project will be completed by the (January 2027) deadline, but FEMA understands that this process takes time,” McBurnett said. “But, we do have some projects in which we have already finished the construction, repair, and renovation.”
For more information regarding the FEMA disaster declaration and assistance process, visit their website.
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You will not submit false, misleading, or confidential information.
No Compensation You understand and agree that you will receive no compensation for the submission or use of your Submitted Content.
Indemnification You agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Company, its affiliates, officers, directors, employees, and agents from any claims, damages, liabilities, losses, and expenses (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising from your breach of this Agreement or any third-party claims related to your Submitted Content.
Moral Rights and Publicity You waive any moral rights or rights of attribution in the Submitted Content to the extent permitted by law. Company may use your name, username, or likeness in connection with the Submitted Content if applicable.
Termination and Removal Company may, in its sole discretion, edit, refuse to post, or remove any Submitted Content at any time without notice. This Agreement survives any termination.
Governing Law This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas, without regard to conflict of laws principles. Any disputes shall be resolved exclusively in the courts located in Burnet County, Texas.
Entire Agreement This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding between the parties and supersedes all prior agreements. Modifications must be in writing. By submitting content, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by this Agreement.
