Falling Marbles Press a local publishing house with national reach
The September publication of the novel “Toward the Bad I Kept on Turning” marks the…
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PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Faith Academy teacher Linda Puckett is a woman on a mission
Teacher Linda Puckett brings two decades of experience as a missionary to the Faith Academy…
Ring leaders: IMR Boxing Gym fighters ready to rumble with sound coaching and support
On a recent Saturday in Marble Falls, young boxers from across the state competed for…
IN THE GARDEN: Frost tolerant vs. susceptible
For fall gardening, it is important to know which vegetables you are planting are frost…
How-To: Cecily Howze mixes braiding and ceramics in the art of kumihimo
A friend convinced retired Marble Falls art director and pre-kindergarten teacher Cecily Howze to try…
Show grows on with HCCT directors Heidi and Daniel Melton
The excitement of opening night for both the audience and the actors drives Heidi and…
Burnet County ranching couple works family land in nod to heritage and higher power
Jan and Austin Rose raise cattle in Burnet County on land that Jan’s great-great-grandfather William…
JOIN THE CLUB: Bluebonnet Chorale is pitch-perfect in its musical mission
Becoming a member of the Bluebonnet Chorale puts a song in your heart and lifts…
Iron Man destroys Marble Falls police chief’s lost plane along with dream of owning it again
Marble Falls Police Chief Glenn Hanson has beef with Iron Man. “Iron Man blew up…
Burnet square’s black-and-white past reimagined in vibrant paintings
Recreating on canvas all four sides of the courthouse square in Burnet, circa 1900, took…
IN THE GARDEN: Bird stories and flutterings
When you are in your garden, or simply outside, listen to the birds; they have…
Sculptor Joy Kees tames earthen materials into heavenly creations
What Joy Kees likes best about sculpting is taking a lump of “dirt” (clay) and…
JOIN THE CLUB: Cars, camaraderie, and charity with Lake Area Rods and Classics
The 170 members of the Lake Area Rods and Classics club share a passion for…
IN THE GARDEN: Honeybee AC, monarch migration, plant communication
Have you noticed LOTS of bees around any and all sources of water? They’re not…
Burnet library’s genealogy room holds treasured trove
Burnet native Paula Hasse uncovered buried treasure while working on her family tree. She wasn’t…
Friends-turned-business partners share ‘good vibes only’ through Wakes2U
Bryce Murphy, Ryan Mosley, and Eric Cauble grew up shredding wakes on Lake LBJ. Now,…
THAT’S MY JOB: Marble Falls junior Kenadi Dalton stays vigilant in lifeguard role
Kenadi Dalton is on guard and in charge. The incoming junior at Marble Falls High…
IN THE GARDEN: Saving herbs for later
Did you know thyme gets its name from Greek word for bravery: thymus? Are your…
HIGHLAND LAKES HELPERS: Burnet P.E.O chapter funds futures of young women
This commencement season, one Burnet High School graduate walked out onto a different stage to…
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Photographer-plus Martelle Luedecke
Photographer, wildlife manager, gardening expert, and trained chef Martelle Luedecke of Burnet doesn’t take many…
Conrad Fuchs house: History up in flames, Part II
Editor’s Note: Part I of “History up in flames” was published in the June issue…
Hooked on crochet: Burnet man hunts, fishes, loops, and stitches
Bryan Barnett isn’t just good at crochet; he’s darn good at it. The Burnet native…
IN THE GARDEN: Made in the shade, fall planting, bat houses
Are you hanging out in the shade these days to stay cool? You can plant…
Conrad Fuchs house: History up in flames, Part I
Editor’s Note: This is the first of a two-part series about the past, present, and…