A debate about whether judge candidates should accept political donations from attorneys became a contentious debate Jan. 27 during a candidates form which included those vying for the Republican nomination to sit on the bench of county court-at-law. Angela Dowdle and Cody Henson took the stage introduced themselves and shared their philosophy on responsibilities of the position that oversees primarily misdemeanor cases and family divorce and custody law.

Burnet County Human Resources Director Sara Ann Parker and Vicinta Stafford, the county chief deputy clerk, discussed recently their ambition to become the county’s top records keeper. Both Republican candidates recited their qualifications for the County Clerk’s office during the Burnet County 2022 Primary Election Forum.

Many visitors and local families will be gathering to visit holiday light displays to make the final memories of 2021. The following is a list of events continuing through at least the end of the year: • In Johnson City, each night the community launch of Lights Spectacular and PEC’s holiday lights display.

The current election cycle has already produced a flurry of pre-election activity in Burnet County. “Calls from voters that want to help with party activities have increased tremendously,” said Burnet County Republican Chairwoman Kara Chasteen.