Join the Club: Highland Lakes Ukulele Club welcomes beginners to virtuosos
After years of on-again/off-again guitar picking, Mario Martinez despaired of his musical abilities. He struggled…
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Yesterday’s influencers: Pen Chat Club left lasting legacy in Burnet
Sisters Lynda Lester and Suzanne Fiala walked into the kitchen of the old Burnet County…
THAT’S MY JOB: Longhorn Cavern tour guide Jim Craig shares his knowledge and wonder
After guiding more than 2,500 tours of Longhorn Cavern, it would be easy for Jim…
Highland Lakes Helpers: Safety volunteer Pam Simek walks miles with smiles around Spicewood Elementary
Pamela Simek walks 14 miles a day, three days a week, keeping Spicewood Elementary School…
Musician Keenan Fletcher stays sharp, whether playing classical violin or Texas fiddle
Keenan Fletcher was born with two great gifts from God: an ear that could effortlessly…
No borders: Artist Mhmood Goyani bridges cultures from Mosul to Marble Falls
For some, art is a profession. For others, it’s a passion. For Mhmood Goyani, art…
Madame Mayor: Nona Fox recalls her time in an exclusive club
In the 138 years that Marble Falls has been a town, only two women have…
Paint the Town plein-air festival a creative work in progress for all ages
Art hits the streets in Marble Falls during the annual Paint the Town Art Festival,…
American bald eagles returning to Highland Lakes more often and for longer
The Highland Lakes area’s most distinguished Winter Texan might be sticking around a lot longer…
‘Hidden History of Burnet County’ unveiled
For longtime readers of The Picayune Magazine, Suzanne Freeman’s name is synonymous with compelling storytelling…
Beware of Locals Love Us scam calls
Victory Media is alerting businesses to phone scammers impersonating The Picayune Magazine and KBEY 103.9…
THAT’S MY JOB: Flight attendant and Marble Falls educator Jennifer Virdell
Jennifer Virdell has mastered the art of juggling. A lifelong learner and natural multitasker, the…
Joy of connection: Monarchs Special Olympics team seeks out competition and camaraderie
Special Olympics athlete Santos Morales, 23, recently won a bronze medal at a regional bowling…
IN THE GARDEN: Grasshopper for dinner?
Many birds can be extremely helpful in controlling unwanted guests—aka damaging insects—in our gardens. Bluebirds,…
Puppy love: Rescue dogs claim human hearts and build family connections
A well-loved dog from puppyhood, Dash died from cancer at the age of 7 in…
Burnet glassblower molds crystalline creations from volcanic-hot blazes
Using kilns hotter than inner fires of the most active volcanoes, glassblower Kim Timmons manipulates…
Past, present and future at new Black History Museum
The Black History Museum at St. Frederick Baptist Church in Marble Falls opens to the…
IN THE GARDEN: Frost protection tips; spring essentials checklist
With temperatures expected to drop into the teens this week, it’s crucial to protect your…
Marble Falls historian seeks to correct Dead Man’s Hole misinformation
In researching local history, Marble Falls resident and historian Bob Kent discovered incorrect information on…
Guitar builder Bryan Hibler struts his stuff in his Marble Falls workshop
Bryan Hibler took his lifelong love of guitars from pickin’ and grinnin’ to carvin’ and…
IN THE GARDEN: Flower talk
Let’s talk about flowers for your Highland Lakes homes and landscapes. Here are some choice…
IN THE GARDEN: Pruning, planting, and purple martins
While you are trimming your oak and mesquite trees, it is tempting to continue pruning….
Group starts renovating historic Crownover Chapel for community use
The future is looking up for the 154-year-old Crownover Chapel in Fairland north of Marble…
The Crew builds Habitat homes and community
A core group of Highland Lakes Habitat for Humanity volunteers have become a well-oiled, homebuilding…