Sculptor Joy Kees tames earthen materials into heavenly creations
What Joy Kees likes best about sculpting is taking a lump of “dirt” (clay) and…
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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…
Marble Falls graduate embraces Native American heritage with handmade dresses
Kateri Angel Marie Henderson grew up in the Highland Lakes but has deep roots in…
IN THE GARDEN: Ladybugs, buntings, and bulbs
Ladybugs are voracious predators as both adults and larvae. A ladybug larvae can eat up…
Watch the sparks fly!
Celebrate the red, white, and blue with bombastic fireworks shows, patriotic parades, live music, competitions,…
Firefly Aerospace shoots for the moon from rural Burnet County
Rocket ships, lunar landers, and the final frontier probably don’t come to mind when you…
IN THE GARDEN: It’s summer; think fall pumpkins
Whether you want pumpkins for Halloween decorations or yummy desserts, planting by July 4 is…
Give to Picayune food drive, get a shirt
Bring 10 or more non-perishable food items to The Picayune-KBEY 103.9 FM offices, 1007 Avenue…
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Kingsland troubadour Steve London spreads good news through humor and songs
Christian humorist Steve London of Kingsland is not a comedian. “Comics are funny,” London said….
Free dental clinic opens in Marble Falls
The Highland Lakes Crisis Network is now offering free dental care every other Friday from…
IN THE GARDEN: Drip and soak
In anticipation of a hot summer in Central Texas (imagine that), watering trees and shrubs…
IN THE GARDEN: Oak wilt and June duties
Pruning oak trees in the summer poses a significant risk due to the threat of…
2024 Burnet County Area Fair grows and shows June 7-8
The potted plant and flower division at the Burnet County Area Fair is expected to…