ST. LOUIS — Ian Michael Swenson of Marble Falls has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2012 semester at Washington University. Swenson is enrolled in the university’s College of Arts & Sciences. To qualify for the Dean’s List, students must earn a semester grade-point average of 3.6 or above and be enrolled in [...]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR LEANDER — The Marble Falls High School choir landed 35 “ones” during the Region 26 West Zone solo and ensemble contest Feb. 22 at Leander Rouse High School.

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Sheila Dudley still keeps the same habits she formed while competing in H-E-B’s Slim Down Showdown last year. The Marble Falls resident was one of 25 people selected to participate in the 16-week contest, which is kind of Texas’ version of NBC’s “The Biggest Loser.” Just like [...]

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The Burnet County Republican Club is holding its fourth annual chili cook-off 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Feb. 23 at the Burnet County Fairgrounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Drive in Burnet. Burnet County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Lisa Whitehead (left), club president Kerry Spradley and Burnet County Precinct 3 Justice of the Peace Peggy Simon are [...]

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Members of the 2013 Highland Lakes Master Naturalists training class were introduced at the February general meeting. Class members include Morgan Beck (left), Melissa Duckworth, Rhonda Spray Kurtzman, George Brugnoli, Minnie Eaton, Karen Lundquist, Bob Caruthers, Cris Faught, Sunny Mazzan, Jo Ellen Cashion, Teri Garrett-Benge, Rebecca Nunnally, John De La Garza, Karyn Ponder Parker, Lori [...]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — When Ed Chandler speaks across the airwaves, you’ll want to listen. His smooth drawl pulls you into the story he’s telling as much as the anecdote itself. Chandler has a voice for radio.

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Patches is a 7-month-old pup that looks like a mix between a Shar-Pei and a golden retriever. He’s super sweet and looking for a home where he’ll get lots of exercise and love. For more, call the Highland Lakes Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals at (830) 693-0569 or visit www.highlandlakesspca.org to see [...]

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MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Elementary School recently announced its Mustangs of the Month for February.

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — While the Marble Falls VFW knows how to throw a bingo party, the members have decided to see how well they also can flip pancakes.

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Tyler is a very special little Chiweenie. He’s about 7 months old, and when he first came to us, he was too shy to even be petted. Now, he sleeps in the bed with people and gives all kinds of kisses and love! For more, call the Highland Lakes Society for the Prevention of Cruelty [...]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — While the water level at Inks Lake State Park doesn’t reflect the drought-related problems found at lakes Buchanan and Travis, there’s no hiding one issue: the trees.

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Two barbershop quartets from the Hill Country Blenders are again taking reservations to deliver songs, a rose and a photo for your special Valentine’s Day sweetheart. One of the quartets is Premium Blend with members Jim McCutchan (left), Ray Jordan, Pat Hudson and Doyal Spence. Reservations are $35, and proceeds go to local charities. For more [...]

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