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Burnet, Texas Patch AM: a 5 min read

Coffee in hand, Burnet? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently booked into the Burnet County Jail.
  • What will Burnet leaders decide at Tuesday’s packed meeting schedule?
  • Tow double-homicide case moves onto Burnet County docket next week

Also on today's calendar: S'mores and Stars - Burnet, TX 2026.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Variably cloudy and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 68 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Sunday: Mostly cloudy and very warm, temps: high: 89, low: 70.
  • Monday: A severe thunderstorm, with a high of 89 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Burnet County Jail logs April 17-23 (dailytrib.com) — Recent bookings at the Burnet County Jail from April 17-23 detail arrests involving Burnet residents and nearby communities, as reported by the Sheriff’s Office. Charges range from DWI and theft to drug offenses, with bond and release information included. Everyone listed is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
   

2. Government Meetings: For the week of April 27, 2026 (dailytrib.com) — Key local decisions are coming up as Burnet County Commissioners and Burnet City Council meet Tuesday, April 28 to tackle budget timelines, tax planning, a new ambulance purchase, and court jurisdiction. Residents can attend at the Pierce Street courthouse or City Hall on East Jackson to follow or comment on these issues.
   

3. One suspect in 2023 Tow double-homicide sentenced to 145 years (dailytrib.com) — A man connected to a 2023 double homicide in Tow has been sentenced to a concurrent 145 years in prison, with proceedings tied to the Burnet County Jail and docket. Prosecutors say the punishment, effectively a life sentence, brings some measure of justice to the victims’ family as a second suspect’s Burnet County court date approaches.
   

4. Escape to These Secret Texas Picnic Spots Before Everyone Else Finds Them (myfamilytravels.com) — If you are looking for a quieter day trip close to home, Inks Lake State Park in Burnet is highlighted as one of Texas’s most peaceful, scenic picnic escapes. The guide also spotlights a dozen other lesser-known state parks and overlooks across Texas, all chosen for their uncrowded views, shade, and relaxed atmosphere for lingering over lunch outdoors.
   

5. Marble Falls VFD Fire Chief Phillips awarded Medal of Valor posthumously (kxan.com) — A Marble Falls volunteer fire chief who died after being swept away while responding to July 2025 flood calls in Burnet County has been posthumously awarded the Texas Fire Chiefs Association’s 2025 Medal of Valor. Colleagues remember Chief Michael Phillips as a selfless leader whose sacrifice and decades of service continue to shape how area firefighters serve their communities.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Burnet

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday May 9
  • S'mores and Stars
    Canyon of the Eagles, 16942 Ranch Rd 2341, Burnet
    9:00 pm

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Other local events
    Saturday May 2
  • Night Hike on the Valley Spring Trail
    Inks Lake State Park InksLakeStatePark Map&Directions
    8:30 pm
    • Saturday May 9
  • S'mores and Stars - Burnet, TX 2026
    Canyon of the Eagles , 16942 Ranch Rd 2341 , Burnet
    9:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hey, y'all.
    I have had a vendor cancellation for the Roots & Rocks Art Festival on May 30th. It's a prime spot at the main entrance. If you or if you know of… (Nextdoor Silver Creek Village)
  • Brandenburg's gives every impression of a well-run business.
    They are on top of things and their plumbers have always impressed us, personally and professionally. They know what they are doing and they are… (Nextdoor Silver Creek Village)
  • Cincinnati Children's posted a job opening for Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Psychology - Associate/Assistant Professor/Staff Psychologist I/II in Burnet. Apply here.
  • Burnet CISD posted a job opening for Student Teacher/Observation Hours Placement in Burnet. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Burnet here.

Ok Burnet! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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