🌱 How Bertram’s new emergency plan could change local evacuations

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In today's newsletter:

• How Bertram's new emergency plan could change local evacuations

Also on today's calendar: Bertram Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon (8).

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Heavy t-storms; not as warm, with a high of 78 and low of 70 degrees.
• Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 75, low: 65.
• Saturday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 73 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Bertram developing action plan for city-wide emergencies (dailytrib.com) — Bertram officials are creating the city's first dedicated emergency action plan, detailing how residents will be evacuated and sheltered during major floods, fires, or tornadoes. Presented to the City Council on Sept. 22, the evolving plan considers sites like Bertram Elementary as temporary shelters and explores new warning systems, including sirens, digital signs, and Warn Central Texas alerts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Bertram

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday October 18
• Halloween Open House (October 18, 2026) →
  Iron Horse Country Motocross Summer Camp, 9100 FM 243, Bertram
  9:30 am

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Other local events

Monday October 19
• Bertram Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon (8) →
  Bertram Community Center, 340 S Gabriel St, Bertram
  11:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday October 2
• JV/V Volleyball vs Lampasas
  Burnet H S Burnet, TX 78611
  5:00 pm
• Crowned →
  Vintage Church, 170 County Road 214, Liberty Hill
  6:30 pm
• Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail *Registration required*
  InksLakeStatePark Map&Directions
  7:45 pm
Saturday October 3
• Harvest Release Party →
  Perissos Vineyards, 7214 Park Rd 4 W, Burnet
• LHHS Band: Vista Ridge Marching Contest
  John Gupton Stadium, 200 Gupton Way Dr, Cedar Park
  8:00 am
• 2026 Burnet Farmers' and Craft Maket →
  Courthouse Square, Burnet County Government, 220 S Pierce St, Burnet
  9:00 am
• Mike Dohm at Liberty Hill Collective →
  Liberty Hill Collective, Liberty Hill
  4:30 pm
• Mike Dohm at Parker's Mercantile →
  Parker's Mercantile, Liberty Hill
  7:00 pm
• Live Performance - Parker's Mercantile →
  Liberty Hill TX
  7:00 pm
• Stars at Night - Sat. 10/3 8pm →
  Canyon of the Eagles, 16942 Ranch Rd 2341, Burnet
  10:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• City of Liberty Hill Texas posted a job opening for Police Officer in Liberty Hill. Apply here.
• Lane Construction Corporation posted a job opening for 52-044 - Pipe Layer in Liberty Hill. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bertram here.

🗞 Nearby News

Liberty Hill

• 'Small Town, Big Heart' mural begins taking shape in downtown Liberty Hill (lhindependent.com)
• LHISD says no decision made on new lunch balance policy (lhindependent.com)
• USA Prime DFW Scout Day: Positional Data Dive (prepbaseballreport.com)

Burnet

• 2,894-Acre Smith Ranch Near Austin Sells After $42 Million Listing (citybiz.co)
• We Had First Flock, Yes, But What About Second Flock? (libertarianinstitute.org)

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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