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Former Burnet County justice of the peace honored for commitment to youth Burnet County 4-H Club learns lessons on horsemanship Racers take the hill for fourth annual Marble Falls Soapbox Classic Art camp teaches Highland Lakes youth new skills Shady Grove Elementary staff says goodbye to Burnet campus Goodwill grand opening in Marble Falls draws a crowd of shoppers
 

Former Burnet County justice of the peace honored for commitment to youth

BURNET — Bill Johnson served Burnet County residents for several years as Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace, but it was his dedication to Highland Lakes youth that finally earned his name a permanent place in the community.

Burnet County 4-H Club learns lessons on horsemanship

The Burnet County 4-H Club and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office sponsored a horse clinic recently to teach basic horsemanship skills.

Racers take the hill for fourth annual Marble Falls Soapbox Classic

The fourth annual Marble Falls Soapbox Classic is June 14-16 on Main and Third streets.

Art camp teaches Highland Lakes youth new skills

The Highland Arts Guild improves children’s art skills during their annual art camp at the Highland Arts Gallery.

Shady Grove Elementary staff says goodbye to Burnet campus

BURNET — When the final bell sounded at Shady Grove Elementary School on June 6, staff members and teachers left the campus for the last time with a number of emotions.

Goodwill grand opening in Marble Falls draws a crowd of shoppers

The newest Goodwill Industries of Central Texas facility celebrated its grand opening June 6 at 2510 U.S. 281 in Marble Falls.

Spicewood double-murder suspect also charged with arson

18 June 2013

FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — A man charged with a May double murder now faces an arson charge.

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Still time to sign up for Marble Falls booster club tourneys; Cory Morrow to perform

18 June 2013

FROM STAFF REPORTS MARBLE FALLS — Spots are still available to participate in the golf and tennis tournament fundraisers that benefit the Marble Falls Athletic Booster Club.

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Fish fry and auction to benefit old Castell School restoration

18 June 2013

JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF CASTELL — It has been 65 years since students studied their lessons in the old Castell School on the Llano River, but the building and the memories remain well preserved.

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Marble Falls VFW serving up barbecue and (maybe) chicken bingo to aid Wounded Warriors

18 June 2013

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — Grab a roll of paper towels and get ready to dine on some meat as the fourth annual Marble Falls VFW Post 10376 BBQ Cook Off heats up June 22 at the post, 1001 Veterans Drive.

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Racing brothers take home trophy at Marble Falls Soapbox Classic

18 June 2013

Marble Falls Soapbox Classic racers Derek Sutherland (left) and his brother, Brent Sutherland, celebrate winning the Jamaican Division of the fourth annual event June 16 with their car “KMAGYOYO.” This year’s adult soapbox derby had 44 cars entered. Staff photo by Jared Fields

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Two girls basketball coaches at Marble Falls High School resign

18 June 2013

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Independent School District board members accepted the resignations of two members of the Lady Mustangs coaching staff during a regular meeting June 17.

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Burnet CISD athletes start strength-and-conditioning program

18 June 2013

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — Burnet Consolidated Independent School District athletes started a six-week strength-and-conditioning program June 17 — but with a twist.

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Globe Theatre in Bertram reaches fundraising goal for new vintage-style seats

Globe Theatre in Bertram reaches fundraising goal for new vintage-style seats

17 June 2013

FROM STAFF REPORTS BERTRAM — An online fundraising project for the Globe Theatre now has the owners aiming to open the 78-year-old venue to a new generation of visitors by the end of the year.

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Granite Shoals police catch up with three suspected in throwing hammer at car, seek fourth

17 June 2013

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR GRANITE SHOALS — An altercation between people in two vehicles June 13 landed three men in jail while Granite Shoals police seek a fourth suspect.

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Tennis star Andy Roddick’s mother touts benefits of individual sports

17 June 2013

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Sitting courtside is very familiar to Blanche Roddick. After all, it has been her second home ever since her youngest son, Andy, became a tennis player as a boy. Roddick went on to win the 2003 U.S. Open.

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Marble Falls baseball splits summer league games with Bandera

17 June 2013

Marble Falls High School batter Colton Burns fouls a ball during the Mustangs’ 5-2 Game 1 win against Bandera on June 13 at Scearce Field. Bandera came back to win the second game 9-8. The two teams are playing in a summer league each week until July 29. Next up for the Mustangs is a [...]

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Get your splash on with jet ski or boat rentals!

17 June 2013

Jet ski or boat rentals can get you and your family on the  Highland Lakes. Be sure to call ahead to check on availability. Also, check the local listings in the Picayune Area Wide Phone Book for rentals. Here are a few to get you started: Lake Buchanan • Painted Sky Inn, 1400 CR 128 in [...]

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