22 May 2013
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR GRANITE SHOALS — The Granite Shoals City Council hired a new city manager May 21 during a special meeting, but this person is actually a familiar face to residents and staff.
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22 May 2013
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Now that the Marble Falls High School football team is about to complete spring drills, fans can turn their thoughts to the 2013 season.
22 May 2013
Take a leisurely walk around any of the Main Streets and courthouse squares for a real feel for the people and places of the Highland Lakes. You also can go on a volksmarch, either individually or with a group. The sport of volksmarching is especially popular around Fredericksburg, which is part of the home territory [...]
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22 May 2013
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF KINGSLAND — World War II Veteran and ex-prisoner of war Donald James Huisenga, 89, said hard work on a farm as a youngster prepared him for survival in a German prison camp.
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22 May 2013
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BURNET — Former Burnet County Commissioner James Holbrook understands the reason for Memorial Day on a personal level. So when Reveille Peak Ranch owner Vol Montgomery shared the idea of Carry the Load 20.13 with Holbrook, the former commissioner kept his opinion simple.
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22 May 2013
SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE BURNET — Several golfers recently recorded holes-in-one at area courses. Four occurred at Delaware Springs Municipal Course:
21 May 2013
FROM STAFF REPORTS AUSTIN — With recent droughts looming on the minds of residents and state leaders, the Texas Legislature took a step to help address future water needs May 20.
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21 May 2013
A 42-year-old man suffered minor injuries after the 18-wheeler he was driving left the roadway on RR 1855 in Marble Falls and rolled over. The truck, registered to Jag Construction of Georgetown, was approaching U.S. 281 about 8:30 a.m. May 20 when the accident occurred. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the 18-wheeler, [...]
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21 May 2013
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — Have you ever thought about becoming a foster parent? Probably not, but the Marble Falls Daybreak Rotary Club hopes you’ll consider it. In fact, club members recently took it upon themselves to reach out to the community to encourage people to at least think about foster care.
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21 May 2013
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF LORENA — In its first qualifying tournament, the Burnet High School 7-on-7 varsity football team stamped its ticket to the state tournament.
21 May 2013
MARBLE FALLS — Faith Academy junior Austin Ellis captured angler of the year honors again as a member of the high school fishing club in Marble Falls.
21 May 2013
FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — The Spring Shootout 3-on-3 basketball tournament is 8 a.m. May 25 at Marble Falls High School, 2101 Mustang Drive.
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Added on 21 May 2013
Stroll the Highland Lakes for exercise, fun and friends
Balloon release in Buchanan Dam brings Memorial Day message to the skies
