Getting relief from cedar fever
Unlike other trees, Ashe junipers, or cedar trees, pollinate in the winter rather than the…
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PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Donald Wray Hooper Jr. overcomes disabilities to serve others
Donald Wray Hooper Jr. can be seen bicycling all over Marble Falls, going from Elevate…
Be prepared for winter weather
The four major providers of electricity to the Highland Lakes have been busy the past…
Burnet County Livestock Show kicks off season for Highland Lakes youths
Some of the students showing their animals at the Burnet County Livestock Show on Jan….
New Year’s resolutions from Highland Lakes residents
New Year’s resolutions always start out with good intentions. Then, real life kicks in and…
Rainbow trout to be released in Burnet’s Hamilton Creek Park for first time since 2021
UPDATE: The trout release has been moved to Jan. 4 when the water in Hamilton…
Cottonwood Shores ‘Christmas House’ wins Picayune-KBEY lights contest
The home known as the “Christmas House” is the 2021 winner of The Picayune Magazine…
Passion flower: Poinsettia’s allure strong, especially as symbol of Christian faith
Holiday poinsettias remind the Reverend Harold Vanicek of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Marble Falls…
WHAT’S IN A NAME: Thomas C. Ferguson Power Plant named for history buff, community leader
The Thomas C. Ferguson Power Plant in Horseshoe Bay provides electric power for about 1…
Holiday book recommendations from Highland Lakes librarians
Once you’ve read The Picayune Magazine, you’ll need something else to cozy up to in…
Pastor seeks to identify unmarked graves in Marble Falls Cemetery
The Rev. George Perry of St. Frederick’s Baptist Church in Marble Falls walks a specific…
Homeless advocate Charity Rose Parker believes small acts can have big effects
In 2019, Granite Shoals resident Charity Rose Parker went in search of an extra pair…
Locals Love Us 2022 tally underway; outside company targets last year’s winners
The ballots from the Locals Love Us contest are in and being tallied after voting…
HIGHLAND LAKES HELPERS: Burnet County Santa’s Helpers
After 19 years of service, one of Santa’s satellite locations almost had to close up…
Picayune-KBEY Toy Drive is Dec. 8
It’s toy time in the Highland Lakes. The Picayune Magazine and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio…
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Meadowlakes Mayor Mark Bentley the ‘write’ man for the job
Each week, Meadowlakes Mayor Mark Bentley contemplates what topics to include in his column, “The…
Community and custom cars drive Ground Zero club members; toy drive Dec. 4
For the past four years, Selene Veloz has worked on choosing just the right colors…
Show must go on for Hill Country Community Theatre after death of executive director
Hill Country Community Theatre productions came to a sudden and devastating halt after the unexpected…
Picayune/KBEY accepting letters to Santa, holding Christmas lights contest
Bring your letters to Santa to The Picayune Magazine and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune,…
Highland Lakes Helpers: Candlelight Ranch addresses pandemic-related stress through Project HEAL
As lockdowns, quarantines, and social distancing pushed people indoors, the need for a safe, outdoor…
Kingsland resident LaVonna Briant weaves salvaged selvage into popular throw rugs
LaVonna Briant’s grandkids follow a trail of threads and pieces of blue painter’s tape when…
Veterans an easy fit in first responder jobs
At community events where first responders are present and the U.S. flag is raised, you’ll…
Burnet surveyor David Scott traverses Antarctica, Iraq, and beyond
Surveyor David Scott of Burnet thought Texas was one of the toughest places to survey…
Meadowlakes celebrates WWII veterans
As Army Sgt. John E. Hughes and his fellow soldiers boarded naval transports in the…