2026 Locals Love Us contest is live
Locals Love Us, the annual best of Highland Lakes contest, hosted by The Picayune and…
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Picayune-KBEY Food Drive collects thousands of dollars and pounds of food for local charities
The 14th annual Picayune-KBEY Food Drive on Nov. 5 brought in $8,700 in monetary donations…
Marble Falls to celebrate Texas Arbor Day
Marble Falls will celebrate Texas Arbor Day at 9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 7, in Johnson…
Granite Shoals kicks off Christmas toy drive and BBQ fundraiser
Granite Shoals’ annual Operation Fill the Boat toy drive is underway and runs through Nov….
Horseshoe Bay Resort to host golf reality series ‘Big Break’
The Golf Channel reality series Big Break will make its long-awaited return in August 2026,…
Kingsland ‘town square’ development on track
Construction of Kingsland Commons is set to begin within “weeks,” according to the project’s developer….
Local governments list resources before SNAP freeze
Like the rest of the United States, the Highland Lakes area is bracing for the…
New Kingsland marina seeks expansion permit from LCRA
By Maci Cottingham Marine Land Marina on Lake LBJ in Kingsland is seeking to expand…
Highland Haven voters to decide on $1M water bond
Highland Haven voters will decide on a $1 million water bond in the Nov. 4…
NEW BIZ: Chen China King restaurant opens in Granite Shoals
By Maci Cottingham Granite Shoals has a new dining option with the Oct. 25 grand…
Horseshoe Bay stargazing possible thanks to DarkSky effort
Horseshoe Bay’s DarkSky program is keeping the night skies clear over the lakeside city, and…
New wastewater plant in Granite Shoals on schedule for 2026 completion
The new Aqua Texas wastewater treatment plant in Granite Shoals is due to be completed…
Fun Raiser costume walk benefits Ark
Ark of Highland Lakes’ second annual “Fun Raiser” costume walk starts at 9 a.m. Saturday,…
PEC crews climb to top 5 at International Lineman’s Rodeo
Pedernales Electric Cooperative earned worldwide recognition in October after its lineworkers took fourth and fifth…
Granite Shoals to host citywide cleanup
Granite Shoals residents can help tidy their city during a cleanup event Nov. 15. Bring…
Granite Shoals invests in road repair equipment to save time and money
Granite Shoals is moving most roadway maintenance in-house to reduce long-term costs and accelerate repairs…
Granite Shoals adjusts deer management program after early issues
The city of Granite Shoals has imposed new restrictions on its relaunched deer management program,…
Sunrise Beach Village residents to vote on new government
Sunrise Beach Village voters will be asked to check “for” or “against” a new form…
Granite Shoals swears in assistant fire chief
Josh Nugent was officially sworn in as assistant fire chief of the Granite Shoals Fire…
Horseshoe Bay subdivision delayed again amid city concerns over terrain
The Horseshoe Bay City Council on Oct. 14 put a developer’s request on hold to…
Inks Lake State Park marks 75 years
Inks Lake State Park hosts its 75th birthday celebration Saturday, Oct. 18. The fun-filled event…
Granite Shoals deer deaths lead to arrest in possible poaching case
A suspected poacher was arrested Oct. 9 in Granite Shoals after a string of suspicious…
Marble Falls gets children’s learning museum
The Learning Mosaic Children’s Museum holds a grand opening and ribbon-cutting at noon Oct. 15…
Thrills and crushed wheels at Burnet Demolition Derby
The fall edition of the Demolition Derby cranks up Oct. 11 at the Burnet County…