‘Texas Zephyr’ replacing Highland Lakes squadron’s ‘Bluebonnet Belle’
When the Douglas C47 Skytrain “Bluebonnet Belle” crashed on takeoff in July 2018, it left…
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O Christmas tree, how do I keep you green?
Watching your once-lush Christmas tree shed its needles just before the big holiday can make…
LCRA to lower Lake LBJ for second straight year; Inks Lake drawdown also in 2020
The Lower Colorado River Authority is taking the unprecedented action of lowering Lake LBJ two…
Free community Thanksgiving meals
It’s more than a tradition for Highland Lakes organizations serving community Thanksgiving meals. It’s also…
UPDATE: Cottonwood Shores lifts boil water notice
The city of Cottonwood Shores has lifted a boil water notice as of November 21….
Burnet resident helps authorities capture residential facility escapee
A man who fled the Intermediate Sanction Facility in Burnet on November 17 found his…
Message behind Burnet High School’s ‘Cinderella’: Be yourself
Burnet High School theater arts teacher Amanda Brandenburg finds the deeper themes some people overlook…
Central Texas College among best veteran-friendly schools
Central Texas College was recently recognized as one of the best two-year colleges in the…
Marble Falls utility rates rising to pay for wastewater plant expansion
After the Marble Falls wastewater treatment plant exceeded 75 percent of its capacity for three…
Mystery lights in sky most likely SpaceX-launched satellites
A number of Highland Lakes residents reported seeing a line of small objects in the…
With water bond passed, Granite Shoals looks at financing
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO After Granite Shoals residents approved a $7 million water bond in…
Marble Falls graduate bares soul in The Deer, performing at UtopiaFest in Burnet
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO A self-described shy girl from Marble Falls is in the midst…
Night of 5s event benefits nonprofit Science Mill
The sounds of the blues, bossa nova, Latin, and jazz will mingle throughout the Science…
REMEMBER WHEN: Sisters recall early Marble Falls
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Editor’s note: This issue of The Picayune Magazine takes a look…
Groups seek donations for community Thanksgiving meals
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Joseph’s Food Pantry founder Roy Guerrero knows how much his organization’s…
Granite Shoals honors veterans during community event
Celebrate and honor veterans in Granite Shoals. The city is hosting the 2019 Veterans Celebration…
Arctic front bringing freezing temperatures and rain
The Highland Lakes will reach the mid-60s around noon Monday before a strong Arctic cold…
Burnet County Veterans Memorial dedication is Monday
The group of 10 granite markers catches drivers’ attention as they travel Texas 29 through…
Falls on the Colorado Museum hosting Veterans Day program
The Falls on the Colorado Museum wants veterans with support dogs to know that they…
Army couple spends retirement in service to other veterans
After Lori and Mike Greco spent their careers in the U.S. Army, retirement in the…
Help feed Texans through Hunters for the Hungry program
Hunters make a tremendous difference in wildlife conservation through licensing fees, sporting goods taxes, the…
Life in These Highland Lakes: Why local anglers are hooked
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Marble Falls residents Greg Mills and Lee Beurshausen stay ready for…
New layout and pathway at Marble Falls Walkway of Lights
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Jarrod Metzgar didn’t mince words when asked if Walkway of Lights…
UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE: Marine pilot Curtis Raetz now a paramedic at 65
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON It’s hard to decide what to admire most about Curtis Raetz: the…