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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

CITY:

• City Of Bertram: 512-355-2197, 166 W Vaughn, Bertram, TX 78605. cityofbertram.org. See more details in listings below

CHAMBER, TOURISM & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT:

• Bertram Chamber Of Commerce: 512-350-7436
  bertramchamber.com, bertramchamberofcommerce@gmail.com


• Bertram Economic Development Corp: 512-355-2026
  3115 FM-243 E, Bertram, TX 78605-3838

NEIGHBORING TOWNS: 10 mi E of Burnet; 12 mi NW of Liberty Hill,
6 mi NE of Oatmeal

PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: Manufacture of ceramic floor tiles, paving tiles, marble fixtures, and vacuum-formed and molded plastic products

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS:

• Bertram Train Depot: Restored 1912 depot, open to the public.
• Austin Steam Train Association Train Rides: Historic railroad operates vintage passenger cars pulled by a diesel Engine.
• Historic Globe Theatre: Restored and now active with live events.
• Oatmeal Festival: Annual event began in 1977 as a spoof of the large number of chili festivals held by small towns attempting to attract visitors. Bertram had been left off the map by the state map-makers, so the good-natured townspeople created this humorous way to get back on the map! It has stood the test of time and is now strongly rooted.

NEARBY & HILL COUNTRY-WIDE ATTRACTIONS: See Attractions
Some of the very nearby attractions include:

• Burnet: Austin Steam Train Association's "Hill Country Flyer"; Highland Lakes Air Museum; Fort Croghan; Delaware Springs Golf Course; Perissos Vineyard And Winery; Falkenstein Castle
• Liberty Hill: Parks

PARKS: There are many state, county and LCRA parks in the greater area as profiled on the Parks page. These nearby parks include:

• Balcones Canyonlands National Wildlife Refuge
• LAKE TRAVIS SHORE PARKS:
  • Briarcliff: Pace Bend
  • Hudson Bend: Mansfield Dam
  • Jonestown: Dave Reed, Fireman's, Jones Brothers, Laura Reed, Pecan Bottom, Shady, Veterans Memorial
  • Lago Vista: Arkansas Bend, Arrowhead Point, Bar-K, Cody, Emerald, Greenshore, Hancock, Heather, Marina View
  • Lakeway: Dragon, Lakeway City, Porpoise, Rebel, Sailfish, Swim Center
  • Hudson Bend: Mansfield Dam
  • NW Lake Travis: Camp Creek, Gloster Bend, Turkey Bend
  • Oasis: Mansfield Dam
  • Point Venture: Arkansas Bend, Dink Pearson
  • Spicewood: Grelle, Muleshoe Bend, Narrows
  • Volente: Bob Wentz-Windy Point, Cypress Creek, Hippie Hollow, Malberper, Sandy Creek, Shaffer Bend, Tom Hughes, Turkey Bend, Volente Beach Waterpark

Local parks include:

• Bertram City Park-Panther Park: 166 W Vaughan St & TX-29. City-owned, includes City pool.

EVENT CALENDAR:

• Mid-May: City-wide Garage Sale, 7a-5p. 512-355-2197
• Early-Sep: Oatmeal Festival, bertramtx.com/oatmeal-festival.html
• Nov 11: Veterans' Day Parade
• Keep Bertram Beautiful, City-wide clean-ups twice a year
• Donkey Day: (local alternative to Groundhog Day)
• Austin Cycle Association "Armadillo Hill Country Bike Ride", and Railfair
• Annual Olde Tyme Christmas Festival

For full details on these and nearby events see Festivals & Major Events, Trade Days & Farmers Markets and calendars on our other focus topic pages accessible from the menu above.

WEATHER: Local Weather; Hill Country-wide Weather

MEDIA COVERAGE: See full details in Directory below.

• On-Line News: Google News
• Newspapers, Radio/TV, Articles & Videos:

MAPS: Local Google; Hill Country Special Maps

HISTORY: Handbook of Texas Online: "The town was established in 1882, when the community of San Gabriel in Williamson County was moved two miles northwest to the newly constructed Austin and Northwestern Railroad. The new community was named for Austin merchant Rudolph Bertram, the largest stockholder in the Austin and Northwestern. A post office opened in 1882, and by 1891 the town had an estimated population of 150, a cotton gin-gristmill, three general stores, a grocer, a blacksmith, a shoemaker, and two wagonmakers. After 1900 Bertram was a shipping point for cotton, cattle, and wool. In 1928 a record 11,624 bales of cotton were ginned in the town. In the early 1930s plummeting cotton prices and the Great Depression caused the town's population to decline from a high of 1,000 in 1929 to 550 by 1931. It was 600 in 1949 and by 1966 stood at 1,205. In 1989 the town had a population of 1,002 and nineteen businesses. At that time Bertram's principal industries included the manufacture of ceramic floor tiles, paving tiles, marble fixtures, and vacuum-formed and molded plastic products. In 1990 the population was 849."

Bertram's Red Brick School House: From the City Web site: "The first school, built in 1882, was a 30'x 40' plank building and stood at the corner of East Street and San Gabriel Road. Mr. Rudolph Bertram contributed $50 toward its construction. It also served as a church and Masonic Lodge. This school was soon enlarged, but by 1908 it was outgrown. In 1909 the school district purchased 5.5 acres from T. D. Vaughn for $1,100 and built the red brick two story building still in use today and known as Bertram Elementary. It was completed at a cost of $16,000 which was $11,000 over budget. The new building was the pride of the community at the time, and it was known as a college because of the advanced curriculum and superior instruction. There were 11 grades. In 1970 the district consolidated with the Burnet district, and BCISD proposed the destruction of the old building. However, citizens of Bertram successfully intervened, and it was completely renovated. Now the stately old historical school house is again the pride of Bertram. Much of the school has been renovated in the last few years; there is a new "state of the art" Cafetorium with a covered pavilion, and much of the red brick school house has been renovated along with the gymnasium." The school celebrated it's 100 birthday in 2009.

See more history at: bertramtx.com/history.html, and at the Bertram Free Library (see below).

"Bertram 125th Commemorative Booklet": Historic pictures, information and interviews with some of Bertram's historic figures. Available at City Hall, $5

Filming location for 1996 movie, "Courage Under Fire".

PRIOR CITY NAMES:

HISTORICAL MARKERS:

• Town of Bertram:
• Red Brick School House: 1909
• Town of South Gabriel: Originally called Lewiston. The town was moved to the current location of Bertram in 1882
• John Owen "Chief" Wilson: Bertram Little League Sports Complex was dedicated to Bertram baseball hero J.O. "Chief" Wilson.

CEMETERIES:

• Bear Creek Cemetery: FR 243 & 270

AVAILABLE SERVICES: Gas: yes; Convenience Stores: yes; Restaurants: yes; Lodging: yes; Grocery Stores: yes; Banks: yes; Vehicle Repair: yes Hospital: no; Med Clinic: yes; Post Office: yes; Public Schools: yes; Cemetery: yes

OTHER PROFILES: Local Profile; City Data; Texas Escapes Wikipedia

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BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY




MOSAIC GARDEN TREASURES: 254-368-0246; 143 E Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605. mosaicgardentreasures.com. Artisan fused and mosaic glass art, workshops

(The) WOOD & GLASS SHOP: 512-355-2696; POB 943, Bertram, TX 78605. Beautiful Glass and Wood Art Gallery



GRANDMA'S ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES & GIFTS: 512-355-2387; 600 CR-214, Bertram, TX 78605 grandmas-gifts.com

(The) RED ROOSTER ANTIQUES: 512-355-3480; 260 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. redrooster-bertram.com. Resale




HAMONS AUTO & DIESEL REPAIR: 512-423-2465; Bertram, TX 78605.

JS MOTORS & FAB, LLC: 512-818-5261, 1455 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

RINGSTAFF'S TWISTED DIESEL: 512-234-0667; CR-210, Bertram, TX 78605. ringstafftwisteddiesel.com




RBANK: 512-355-2121; 360 TX-29 E, TX 78605. r.bank




AMBASSADORS FOR CHRIST CHURCH: 4030 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605

ANDICE BAPTIST CHURCH: 6570 FM-970, Bertram, TX 78605

BERTRAM CHURCH OF CHRIST:
512-355-2322;
POB 494, 535 N West St, Bertram, TX 78605.
web.pgrb.com/~bertramcofc.
Corner of West & Elm

BERTRAM CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:
512-355-2182;
POB 242, 430 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605.
trinitycumberland.org, cpbertram.com

BERTRAM FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH:
512-355-2167;
POB 1602, 325 S Gabriel St, Bertram, TX 78605.
bertramfirstbaptist.org

BRIGGS BAPTIST CHURCH:
315 Short St, Bertram, TX 78605

CHURCH OF CHRIST:
112 Grande St, Bertram, TX 78605

CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH:
512-355-2182;
430 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605.
cpbertram.com

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST):
512-355-2570;
POB 73, 410 North West St, Bertram, TX 78605.
fcc-bertram.org

FIRST COWBOY CHURCH OF BURNET COUNTY:
512-966-5171;
1004 CR-252, Bertram, TX 78605.
firstcowboychurchofburnet.com

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
512-355-3210;
POB 197, 115 East North St, Bertram, TX 78605.
firstumcbertram.org

GATEWAY BAPTIST CHURCH
512-355-3714; 1004 CR-252, Bertram TX 78605

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH:
512-355-2972;
POB 94, 520 TX-29 S, Bertram, TX 78605.
omoscc.com.
A non-profit food pantry (partner with Central Texas Food Bank). See details in Non-Profit section.

IGLESIA BAUTISTA EMANUEL CHURCH & FELLOWSHIP HALL:
512-355-3722;
4000 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. CR-330 & FM-243

JOPPA CHURCH & FELLOWSHIP CENTER:
512-897-8299;
8425 CR-210, Bertram, TX 78605

OATMEAL CHURCH OF CHRIST:
512-355-2629;
660 CR-327, Oatmeal, TX

ONE DESIRE CHURCH:
Bertram, TX 78605.
onedesirechurch.org, Facebook.
Meets at The Bertram Library (140 S Gabriel St).

VERITY ROAD CHURCH:
512-294-8481;
Bertram, TX 78605.
www.verityroad.org, Facebook

EMERGENCIES
(Police, Fire, EMS/Medical)
Dial 911

BERTRAM POLICE DEPARTMENT: Admin: 512-355-2442; 166 W Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605. cityofbertram.org/police-department

BERTRAM VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT: Admin: 512-355-2717; 512-355-2442; POB 248, 163 W Vaughan, Bertram, TX 78605. bvfd.us. BVFD serves and protects 169.5 square miles of Burnet County including the City of Bertram. It was founded in 1948 and until 2009 had been funded by combined funds from the City of Bertram, Burnet County, grants, corporate and individual donations, and now is funded by the taxpayers in Burnet County Emergency Service District #4

BURNET COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT: Admin: 512-756-8080

CRIME STOPPERS-REPORT ANONYMOUSLY: 1-800-222-8477; or click: Stoppers

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICE: Admin: 512-355-3593; Emergencies: call 911; 225 East St, Bertram, TX 78605




LOCAL CITY GOVERNMENT: Unincorporated

BERTRAM, CITY OF: 512-355-2197; 166 W Vaughn, Bertram, TX 78605. cityofbertram.org

BERTRAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP: 512-355-2026; 3115 FM-243 E, Bertram, TX 78605-3838. See City and Chamber web sites.

BERTRAM MUNICIPAL COURT: 512-355-2748

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS & APPEALS COMMISSION:

MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT:

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION:

See Emergency section above for City Of Bertram Police Dept

See Utilities section below for City Of Bertram Recycling Center And Bertram Water/Sewer Dept

LOCAL COUNTY GOVERNMENT: See: County Government Offices

Precinct 2: N of TX-29 to US-281 on the W

Precinct 3: S of TX-29 to US-281 on the W

STATE & FEDERAL GOVERNMENT: For offices that represent the Hill Country,
see: Texas & Federal Government Offices

US POST OFFICE: 512-355-2144; 135 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. usps.com








A-LINE OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT: 512-355-2125; 1644 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. alineoutdoorpower.com

ACA APPLIANCE & A/C: 512-219-0900; 325 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. acaappliance.com

BAKER METAL WORKS: 512-756-4559; Bertram, TX 78605. Gutters

BERTRAM ELECTRIC: 512-525-0621; Bertram, TX 78605

BERTRAM HARDWARE & SUPPLY: 512-355-2540; 601 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. bertramhardware.com. See Winkley's Trading Post II below in "Retail Shopping" section.

BOYCHUCK HEATING & AIR: 512-734-3150; 9854 CR-272, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

CENTRAL TEXAS FEED & SUPPLY: 512-355-3024; TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605

CENTRAL TEXAS PAVING STONE: 512-489-2266; 10627 FM-243 E, Bertram, TX 78605

CROSSBOW CONSTRUCTION: 512-355-3682; POB 853, Bertram, TX 78605. crossbowconstructioninc.com. Construction and remodeling

DAVID BALUSEK: 512-529-4915; Bertram, TX 78605. Small engine repair and sales

DIJ CONSTRUCTION: 512-355-2766; POB 1609, Bertram, TX 78605. dijconstruction.com. Pavement marking service

DIVERSIFIED MACHINING: 512-355-3270; 3703 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. diversifiedmachining.net

ER PLUMBING: 512-804-6660, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

FAGLIE HOUSE MOVING: 512-355-3941; 2821 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

IRON STAR PLUMBING: 512-426-0050; Bertram, TX 78605. ironstarplumbing.com

KKDW SHOWROOM: 512-355-8181; 102 S Gabriel St, Bertram, TX 78605. kkdwstudios.com. Traveling band of fabricators: steel, wood, design & everything in between

LEWIS CONTRACTORS: 512-355-9094; POB 1623, Bertram, TX 78605. Utility installation and construction services

LITTLE BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION: 512-355-2967; 600 CR-274, Bertram, TX 78605

MALDONADO & SONS MASONRY: 512-355-2439; 2309 CR-274, Bertram, TX 78605. Custom homes

MC DANIEL & MC DANIEL: 512-355-3179; 310 Indian Wls, Bertram, TX 78605

MILL IRON CONSTRUCTION: 512-756-7656; Bertram, TX, 78605

NAYLOR SERVICES: 512-515-7700; 1889 CR-276, Bertram, TX 78605. naylorservices.com. Air conditioning

PREMIER CONSTRUCTION: 512-355-2844; 1010 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

RANCHERS FEED & SUPPLY: 512-355-2145; POB 245, Bertram, TX 78605. Farm & ranch equipment, feed & seed

QUICKSILVER APPLIANCE REPAIR CO: 512-663-3205; 6245 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX, 78605. quicksilverappliancerepair.com

STARFIRE ELECTRIC & CONTROL SYSTEMS LLC: 830-220-1993; 301 Wooded Way, #769, Bertram, TX, 78605

THREE STAR CUSTOM PAINTING: 512-355-2107; Bertram, TX, 78605

TWO STEP PLUMBING-JOHN ALBARADO: 512-567-0462; 5541 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78065

WYNN'S REPAIR SERVICES: 281-536-0816; 2137 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. wynnsrepairservices.com

CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies

DAY & SEASON HUNTING OPPORTUNITIES:

See full list of leases for this town at: Hunting & Fishing.

BRIZENDINE'S DEER PROCESSING: 512-355-2897; 352 W Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605. brizendinesdeer.com

HUNTING, FISHING, SPORTING GOODS, SPECIALTY EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY STORES:

TEXAS CRAPPIE FISHING SERVICE LLC: 512-947-2550; 213 Settlers Ridge, Bertram, TX 78605. texascrappiefishingservice.com




CEDAR CREEK INN: 512-355-3400; 352 E Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605

COLBERT RANCH: Bertram, TX 78065. No longer operating.

VAUGHAN HOUSE GUEST ROOM: 145 N Lampasas St, Bertram, TX 78605. Airbnb.




BERTRAM HEALING CENTER: 513-355-3476; 1460 TX-29 W, Ste A, Bertram TX 78605. Chiropractic and Massage

BERTRAM NURSING & REHAB CENTER: 512-355-2116; 540 TX-29 E, POB 1615, Bertram TX 78605. bertramnursinghome.com. Non Profit/Community Owned Bertram Nursing and Rehab offers FREE Certified Nurse Aide day classes in a 4 week course

CENTRAL TEXAS ACUPUNCTURE & WELLNESS CENTER: 512-256-4811; 181 Robin Ln, Bertram, TX 78605. centraltexasacupuncture.multiscreensite.com

COMMUNITY RESIDENCE-BERTRAM: 512-355-3005; 648 W Cedar St, Bertram, TX 78605. Web. An intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, 6 licensed beds

COMMUNITY RESIDENCE-BLUEBONNET: 512-355-3012; 1260 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. Web. An intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, 6 licensed beds

COMMUNITY RESIDENCE-WOODVIEW: 512-355-3213; 407 CR-320, Bertram, TX 78605. Web. An intermediate care facility for individuals with intellectual disabilities, 6 licensed beds

DAYTON R. WARDEN, JR. DDS: 512-355-2115; 1220 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. daytonwardendds.com. General Dentistry

SETON BERTRAM HEALTHCARE CENTER: 512-715-3118; 160 N Lampasas St, Bertram, TX 78605. seton.net

SOUTH GABRIEL THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE CLINIC: 512-355-2284; 158 S Gabriel St, Bertram TX 78605. Relaxation, stress reduction & pain management)

Note: Bertram is also served by nearby:

• CEDAR PARK REGIONAL HOSPITAL: 512-528-7000; 1401 Medical Pkwy, Leander, TX 78601. cedarparkregional.com
• BURNET COUNTY SETON HIGHLAND LAKES HOSPITAL: 512-715-3000; 3201 S Water St, Burnet, TX 78611

A-1 SMARTPHONE & TABLET REPAIR: 512-937-2355; 409 Industrial Blvd, Ste 500, Burnet, TX 78611. a1phonerepairs.com

BECKY'S HAIR FASHION: 512-355-2341; Bertram, TX 78605

BERTRAM FUNERAL HOME: 512-355-8201; 1010 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. putnamcares.com

BERTRAM PLAZA LAUNDROMAT: 513-355-8008; 1460 TX-29 W, Ste C, Bertram TX 78605

BIG'S: 512-355-3031; 555 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

BULLOCK, BENNETT & ASSOCIATES: 512-355-9198; 165 N Lampasas St, Bertram, TX 78605. bbaengineering.com. Environmental engineering and construction oversight

BURLAP N LACE SALON N BOUTIQUE: 512-277-5529; 2100 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. bnlsalonnboutique.com. Hair Salon

CACTUS JACKS: 866-676-3090; 8234 CR-252, Bertram, TX 78605

CERAMIC DINOS: POB 405, Bertram, TX 78605. ceramicdinos.com. Ceramic supplies, classes and firing

CHAVITOS MOONWALK INFLATABLES: 512-525-3863; 10000 Wells St, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. Rental of moon walk, inflatables, tables, chairs

CIMARRON BOAT & RV STORAGE: 512-876-6576; 84-5 CR-252, Bertram, TX 7860

D&S COMMUNITY SERVICES: 512-355-3184; 246 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. dscommunity.com. Opening the door for living choices that promote independence and self-determination for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through a State Medicaid Waiver program.

DARS TINY TOT DAY CARE CENTER: 512-355-2045; 460 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

DOWN BEAT MUSIC: 512-677-2319; 100 FM-243 W, Ste A, Bertram, TX 78605. downbeat-music76.business.site. Used music instruments

EMPOWERED WOMEN’S FITNESS CENTER: 512-355-8187; 1460 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 7860. empoweredwfc.com. Women only

FLYING M RANCH: 512-355-9492; 1335 CR-264, Bertram TX 78605. flyingmtexas.com. Horse boarding, trail rides, lessons, horses for sale

HISTORIC GLOBE THEATER: 132 W Vaughn St, Bertram, TX 78605. globetheatretx.com. Established in 1935, and now renovated, a movie house, concert venue, wedding and special event venue.

IRON STAR HALL: 512-705-8533; 330 N Lampasas St, Bertram, TX 78605. ironstarhall.com

J PATRICK MOORE, CPA, CIA, CGFM: 512-355-3985; POB 918, Bertram, TX 78605. Accounting services

JB ENTERPRISES: 512-756-5002; 8120 CR-252, Bertram, TX 78605

JERREBONNA LEATHERS: 512-433-9234; Bertram, TX 78605

KIDZ DEPOT: 512-355-3678; 1160 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

LAURA GUNN MARKETING: 512-596-4866; Bertram, TX 78605. Digital advertising solutions

LH FARRIER SERVICE: 512-925-4045; Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

LITTLE TEXANS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER: 512-355-9777; 1841 CR-258, Bertram, TX 78605

M & M BUSINESS SOLUTIONS: 817-291-6000; 200 Western Ave, Bertram, TX 78605. mmbizsolutions.com

MARY JANE'S: 254-371-1177; 555 N Grange, Bertram, TX 78605

METAL WORKZ: 512-350-6711; Bertram, TX 78605

MOFFETT LIVESTOCK: 512-655-7071; 1805 S FM 1174, Bertram, TX 78605

MULLIGANS INDOOR GOLF: 4450 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605. mulligansig.com. Golf simulator lounge includes technology that provides HD visuals, data and feedback on each swing. Food available

POOFY DOO'S HAIR SALON: 512-355-9232; 118 E Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605. poofydoos.com

R BANK: 512-355-2121; POB 1619, 110 E Vaughan, Bertram, TX 78605. rbanktexas.com

RIVER RANCH PAINTS: 512-489-2400; 9755 FM-243 E, Bertram, TX 78605. Horse boarding stables

TBM HEAT TREATING: 512-355-9607; Bertram, TX, 78605

TEXAS BIG WORM PUMPKIN PATCH: 512-355-8165; 4625 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. Seasonal. 2019: 9/27 - 10/27

TEXAS MESQUITE COMPANY: Bertram, TX, 78605. texmes.com. Mesquite furniture maker

WHITE WATER SPRINGS: 888-997-8439; 10900 FM-1174, Bertram, TX 78605

ZBLT INDUSTRIES, LLC: 512-968-3972; Bertram, TX 78605. Janitorial Service




AMERICAN LEGION: legion.org. A congressionally chartered mutual-aid organization of military veterans founded to benefit those veterans who served during a wartime.
Local Legion Post: #607, 512-355-2033; POB 433, 160 Legion Way, Bertram, TX 78605

AUSTIN STEAM TRAIN ASSOCIATION TRAIN RIDES: 512-477-8468; AustinSteamTrain.org. Historic railroad operates vintage passenger cars pulled by a 1960 diesel Alco Engine while the 1916 steam engine is restored. Coach and Lounge car rides available on Sun. Originating in Cedar Park (except the Bertram Flyer), the excursion goes into the Hill Country, including a brief stop at Bertram (take the "BERTRAM FLYER" to explore the 1912 Train Depot) and to Burnet (take the "HILL COUNTRY FLYER" with a relaxed layover for a picnic or lunch at a restaurant of your choice). Special trips for major occasions (Valentine's, Mardi Gras, Bluebonnet, Mother's Day, Father's Day, Christmas and theme trips) with performances, mystery players, magic and fun activities on board. All seats are reserved and pre-assigned. Operates year-around. Times & locations vary so check schedule on web.

BERTRAM AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 512-350-7436; Bertram, TX 78605. bertramchamber.com, bertramchamberofcommerce@gmail.com

BERTRAM BUYING COMMITTEE: POB 60, Bertram, TX 78605

BERTRAM ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORP: 512-355-2026; 3115 FM-243 E, Bertram, TX 78605-3838

BERTRAM ELEMENTARY PTO: 512-355-2111; 315 Main, Bertram, TX 78605

PRAIRIE FLOWER GARDEN CLUB: POB 157, Bertram, TX 78605

BERTRAM FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY: 512-355-2113; POB 243, Bertram, TX 78606

BERTRAM LIBRARY (JOANN COLE MITTE MEMORIAL): 512-355-2113; 1701 N Gabriel, Bertram, TX 78605. See bertramlibrary.org. Burnet County Library System

BERTRAM LIBRARY THRIFT STORE: 512-355-2609; 140 S Gabriel St, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. 11a-3p. Operated by Bertram Friends of the Library

BERTRAM MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE: . The Faith Community Working Together in Bertram. The following churches participate (see detailed listing for each in "Churches" section above): Bertram Church of Christ; Bertram First Baptist Church; Cumberland Presbyterian Church; First Christian Church; First United Methodist Church; Holy Cross Catholic Church; One Desire Church

BOY SCOUTS: scouting.org. A non-profit organization that provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Local Boy Scout Troop #285: 512-355-2322; POB 494, Bertram, TX 78605

CUB SCOUTS: scouting.org/cubscouts. A non-profit organization operated by many Scouting organizations for young persons, mainly boys aged 7-11. Local Cub Scout Pack #285: 512-756-7206; POB 243, Bertram, TX 78605

GIRL SCOUTS: girlscouts.org. A non-profit organization that provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. Local Girl Scout Troop #291: Bertram, TX

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHARITIES FOOD PANTRY: 512-355-2918; 520 TX-29 E (behind Church Hall), POB 94, Bertram TX 78605. A non-profit food pantry (partner with Central Texas Food Bank), located on the 1174 side of church. Pantry open 1-3p and 5:30-7p. Pantry available to residents of 78605 and 78608. No questions asked.

LITTLE LEAGUE: littleleague.org. A non-profit organization based in Williamsport, PA that organizes local youth baseball and softball leagues throughout the US. Builds character, courage, loyalty.
Local: Bertram Little League, POB 93, Bertram, TX 78605
Local: Bertram Youth League, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook, bertramyouthleague@gmail.com

MASONIC LODGE: Web. A fraternal organization that promotes Freemasonry, which includes charitable work within a local or wider community, moral uprightness, and friendship. Local Masonic Lodge #583: 150 Lampasas, Bertram, TX 78605

PRAIRIE FLOWER GARDEN CLUB: POB 157, Bertram TX 78605

SENIOR SERVICE CENTER: Bertram, TX 78605. Corner of Vaughn and Gabriel streets

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: svdpusa.org. A non-profit group that strives to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service. End poverty through systemic change. Financial help and counseling. Local service group: 512-355-3665; POB 1, Bertram, TX 78605

4-H: 4-h.org. A global network of youth organizations whose mission is "engaging youth to reach their fullest potential while advancing the field of youth development. Local 4-H group: POB 433, Bertram, TX 78605.




BERTRAM LOST & FOUND PETS: Facebook. A Facebook page that facilitates recovery of lost pets

(The) DIP'N'CLIP: 512-667-4044; Bertram, TX 78605. thedipnclip.com. Mobile dog grooming

FULLER PAWS OF TEXAS: 936-433-1682; TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. Pet Sitting, boarding, training, and AKC lab puppies.

HALF-WAG HOUSE DOG RESCUE: 512-756-4258; POB 81; Bertram, TX 78605. Dog adoptions

HIGHWAY 29 VETERINARY CLINIC: 512-355-3002; 3500 TX-29 E, Bertram TX 78605. hwy29vet.com

KRAV K9 & TACTICAL: 512-909-4642; 235 CR-268, Bertram, TX 78605. kravk9.com

LIVING GRACE CANINE RANCH: 160 Elaina Ln, Bertram, TX 78605. livinggracecanineranch.org. A nonprofit rescue sanctuary that includes separate apartments large enough to accommodate one big canine or two small dogs that come in as a pair or get along well. A home for senior dogs abandoned because of their age and frailties or the health of their aging Onrs.

STRAY ACRES SANCTUARY & ANIMAL RESCUE: 512-525-4710; Bertram, TX 78605. strayacressanctuary.org. Facebook. Mission is to provide safe haven for stray animals, animals in high kill shelters and animals on death row, regardless of breed, sex, or species.

Note: See separate listing sections for horses, riding, equestrian, sitters and other care.




BERTRAM LAND & REALTY: 512-853-9720, 512-355-9010; 560 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. BertramLandRealty.com

CAPITAL OF TEXAS LAND COMPANY: 512-489-2400; 9755 FM-243 E, Bertram, TX 78605

CASTLEBERRY PROPERTIES LTD: 512-355-2844; 1010 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

CENTEX RANCHES: 888-684-2271; 260 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. centexranches.com

HORTON REALTY: 830-798-6502; 1110 CR-268, Bertram, TX 78605

(The) LUEDECKE GROUP REALTORS: 512-577-1463; 512-331-0000; 512-355-2030; POB 1632, Oatmeal (Bertram), TX 78605. TexasLand.net. Luedecke Land Company, Inc.

WHITEWATER SPRINGS: 512-355-3393; 10900 FM-1174 S, Bertram, TX 78605






ABBY'S CUPBOARD: 512-569-9268; Bertram, TX 78605. abbyscupboard.com. Custom cakes and baked goods

BACON ME CRAZY: 130 W Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605

B'S BAKED GOODS: 512-635-4535; Bertram, TX 78605

BERTRAM BAR-B-QUE: 512-355-9404; TX-29, 1 mi W of town, Bertram, TX 78605

BERTRAM BLEND & BOUTIQUE: 512-355-8098; 110 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. Coffee shop and clothing store. Note: facility damaged in 3/2021 storm.

BOLIE'S PIZZA: 100 W FM-243, Ste C, Bertram, TX 78605-3865. boliespizza.com

BERTRAM SMOKE HAUS: 512-355-2302; 110 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

BRUNO'S BITE TO EAT: 9420 CR-272, Bertram, TX 78605-3865

COMMON GROUND COFFEE HOUSE: 512-355-3616; 1460 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

CRAZY GAL'S CAFE: Closed

D'S PIZZA: 512-355-9128; 240 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

DONUT PLUS: 512-355-2320; 100 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

EL RANCHO: 512-355-3759; 535 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605

FRATELLI PIZZA: 512-355-8157; 240 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. fratellipizzatx.com

GOOD GRAZ'IN CAFE: 512-355-9340; 240 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

HOMETOWN WATERING HOLE: 512-355-7377; 3317 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. hometownwateringhole.net

HOWLIN' MOON SALOON: Closed

(The) HUNGRY MOOSE FAMILY RESTAURANT: 512-355-3855; 360 W TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605. hungrymoosetxcom

HWY 29 BBQ: 512-277-7020; 110 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. hwy29bbq.com

JUANES MEXICAN FOOD: 512-639-7610; 3317 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

JUNCTION CAFE: 512-355-8147; 102 Castleberry Ct, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

(The) KITCHEN TABLE: 145 E Vaughn St Bertram, TX 78605. thekitchentablebertram.com

LAS ROSAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT: 512-355-3542; 102 Castleberry Ct, Bertram, TX 78605

LOS MEZKAN’S TAQUERIA: 512-355-3505; 3317 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

MAMBO ITALIANO RISTORANTE: 512-355-8170; 100 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. mamboitalianotx.com

MARY'S BEEF & BUNS: 512-355-2518; 240 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605-4531

NATE'S BERTRAM CAFE: 512-355-3128; 535 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

NENE'S SWEET TREATS BAKERY: 860-613-3555; 360 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

PIZZA TIME: 512-355-9704; 525 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

PLACE THE EL LUGAR: 3317 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

SEAFOOD STEAK & GRILL: 512-355-8202; 100 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook

SHELL STATION GRILL: 555 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

(The) STANDARD ON VAUGHAN: 145 E Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605. thestandardonvaughan.com

(The) TEXAS PECAN CAKE SHOP: 512-755-2289; 170 S Gabriel St (inside the Library), Bertram, TX 78605. texaspecancakes.com

TIN STAR BAR-BBQ: 512-355-3555; 110 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605

TONY'S HILL COUNTRY SMOKED BBQ: 830-613-4292; 200 CR-258, W on TX-29 on edge of town, Bertram, TX 78605

TRAVEL MART CONVENIENCE STORE: 512-355-2585; 324 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

WHEELER'S EATERY: 512-355-3473; 1460 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605-4554

YOUNG GUNS PIZZA & CAFE: 512-355-2432; 525 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605





BALCONES GEM & MINING ROCK SHOP: 512-525-6905; 155 E Vaughan, Bertram, TX 78605. rocks, custom jewelry

BASKETS & MORE: 512-864-4228; Bertram, TX 78605

BAT CREEK FARM: 512-755-2942; POB 637, Bertram, TX 78605. Home-grown & fresh fruit and vegetables

BERTRAM BLEND & BOUTIQUE: 512-355-8098; 110 TX-29, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. Coffee shop & clothing store

(The) CHICKEN COOP GIFT SHOP: 512-355-2818; 2655 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605

BITS & BOBBLES BOUTIQUE: 830-637-1400; 312 Misty Wood, Bertram, TX 78605. bitsandbobblesboutique.com

CLIP ART BUDS & BLOOMS: 512-522-0824; 144 E Vaughan St, Bertram, TX 78605. Florists

DOLLAR GENERAL: 512-355-2740; 575 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. dollargeneral.com

EXXON TRAVEL MART: 512-355-2585; Bertram, TX 78605. Gasoline, convenience, fast food

HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC FOOD PANTRY: 512-355-2918; See details in Non-Profits section

(The) NUTCRACKER STATION: 435 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. thenutcrackerstation.com. Welcome patrons in to sample delicious pecans, jams, salsas, popcorn

PEEP & THE BIG WIDE WORLD: 832-909-2187; 1500 CR-210, Bertram, TX 78605 peepandthebigwideworld.com Home goods store

(The) ROCK SHOP: 512-525-6905; 155 W Vaughn St, Bertram, TX 78605. Jewelry

WILD HORSE CANDLE COMPANY: 3205 CR-211, Bertram, TX 78605

WINKLEY'S TRADING POST II: 512-355-2540; 601 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. See Bertram Hardware & Supply in "Home" section above.




RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS:

BROOKS MILL RV PARK: 512-677-5514; 900 Brooks Mill Rd, Bertram, TX 78605. brooksmillrvpark.com

RV SALES, SERVICES & PARTS:

C & MOBILE HOMES & RV TRANSPORT: 512-355-3510; 2901 TX-71 E, Bertram, TX 78605. Movers

HIGHWAY 29 RV RESCUE: 512-355-3510; 2901 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. rvroof.com

TEXAS CUSTOM RV RENTALS: Closed




BERTRAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 512-355-2111; 315 Main St, Bertram, TX 78605. Grades PK-5. 430 students. A "Blue Ribbon School." Mascot: Armadillos. For Middle School and High School, see Burnet for Burnet CISD







CHISIM SEPTIC SYSTEMS: 830-265-8184; 300 Robin Ln, Bertram, TX 78605. chismsepticsystems.com

FLORES SEPTIC SERVICES: 512-355-2582; 305 Small Ln, Bertram, TX 78605. Septic installation and tank cleaning

GATOR SEPTIC & TRENCHING: 512-355-2986; 119 Oaks Rd, Bertram, TX 78605

LD SEPTIC SYSTEMS: 512-930-4515; 1921 CR-304, Bertram, TX 78605. Septic system pumping, installation, repair

MUD DUCK SEPTIC SERVICE: 512-618-5690; 135 FM-243 W, #119, Bertram, TX, 78605. mudduckseptic.com. Pumping service, inspection

REDLINE EXCAVATION LLC: 512-623-9595; Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. Septic system installation

SEPTIC SYSTEM SERVICE: 512-930-4515; 1921 CR-304, Bertram, TX 78605. septicsystemservice.com

WILLIAMSON EXCAVATING & SEPTIC SYSTEMS: 512-801-5380; 273 CR-215, Bertram, TX 78605. https://www.williamsonexcavatingservices.com

CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!
Free Texas 811 Locator
1-800-344-8377
www.texas811.org

LOCAL UTILITY PROVIDERS:

AL CLAWSON DISPOSAL: 512-930-5490; clawsondisposal.com. Garbage removal service

ATMOS ENERGY: 800-460-3030. Dallas HQ: 888-286-6700;
Emergencies: 866-322-8667. atmosenergy.com. Natural gas service through underground pipes. Service Coverage Map. Nearest service office: 107 S Lee St, Fredericksburg, TX 78624

CITY OF BERTRAM'S RECYCLING CENTER: N end of West Street in an old Metal Water Storage Tank; it is open at all times to the public. Items allowed: Newspapers, magazines, computer paper, cardboard, glass, plastic containers (remove and discard container lids), plastic bags, aluminum cans, regular tin cans. NO Styrofoam.

CITY OF BERTRAM WATER/SEWER DEPT: 512-355-2197. Includes garbage service

HERITAGE BROADBAND: 512-548-6932; 151 St Joseph Ct, Liberty Hill, TX 78642. heritagebroadband.com. Internet service to: Andice, Bertram, Briggs, Florence, Jarrell, Liberty Hill, Prairie Dell, Schwertner

HYDROGAS CORPORATION: 512-756-4285; 1742 TX-29 W, Burnet, TX. Propane Service

INDEPENDENT PROPANE CO: 512-756-2282; 403 S Water, Burnet, TX

INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS: Depending on your specific location (downtown, rural, elevation, obstacles, etc), the following companies provide local internet access here: Rise Broadband (microwave); Western Broadband, and Zeecon (in Marble Falls); plus data connections from cell phone service providers, and two satellite services (Hughes; Wildblue/Excede). Full details (website, phone, description) on each ISP are available at our Portal focus page on Utility & Telecom Service Providers

P & R BUTANE/PROPANE: 512-259-4710; 14251 TX-29 W, Liberty Hill, TX

PEDERNALES ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE (PEC): pec.coop. A Texas non-profit corporation owned by its members, the largest electric cooperative in the country, covers 8,100 square miles, 214,000 members, with assets over $1 billion.
HQ, Connections & Service Startup: 1-888-554-4732
Emergencies, Outages & Marking of Underground Utility Lines, 24x7: 1-888-883-3379
Local service office: 512-355-2131; 365 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605

SPECTRUM/TIME WARNER: 1-800-418-8848; timewarnercable.com. Cable Television, Internet, VOIP. No local customer service office.

VERIZON: verizon.com. Regulated land-line telephone service. Residential Service: 1-800-483-4000; Business Service: 1-800-483-5000; Repair-Residential Service: 1-800-483-1000; Repair-Business Service: 1-800-483-2000. No local customer service office.

HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:

For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom




B & B WATER WELL SERVICE INC: 512-756-4245; 3851 CR-336, Bertram, TX 78605. Facebook. Water well drilling & service

BEE CAVE DRILLING: 512-515-3004; 3811 TX-29 E, Bertram, TX 78605. beecavedrilling.com. Water well services




HILL COUNTRY BLISS WEDDING & EVENT VENUE: 512-529-8511; 7610 CR-252, Bertram, TX 78605. hillcountryblissweddingvenue.com

HISTORIC GLOBE THEATER: 132 W Vaughn St, Bertram, TX 78605. globetheatretx.com. Established in 1935, and now renovated, a movie house, concert venue, wedding and special event venue.

TWISTED RANCH WEDDINGS: 512-553-9772; 7345 FM-243 W, Bertram, TX 78605. twistedranchweddings.com




DECADENT SAINT WINERY: 720-289-5911; 3547 TX-29 W, Bertram, TX 78605. decadentsaint.com. Winery, taasting room, cocktails, munchies, live entertainment, events, happy hour, in & outdoor games. Dog & kid friendly. Varietal wines and delicious wine cocktails made from revolutionary, ward-winning 100% real fruit, wine-based 20.5% Extra Hard Mixers.

FLANIGAN'S DISTILLERY & WINERY: 512-777-3162; 330 N Lampasas St, Bertram, TX 78605. flaniganswineandspirits.com. Winery, distillery, tasting room, lounge

KFIRE WINERY & VINEYARD: 3059 CR-212, Bertram, 512-489-2929, TX 78605. kfirewineryandvineyard.com. Vines, winery, club, events

PILOT KNOB VINEYARD & WINERY: Closed

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