IN THE GARDEN: Annual vs. perennial; May jobs
Choosing plants can be confusing at times. What is the difference between an annual and…
Picayune Magazine
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Retired conductor and music man Robert Linder
Retired conductor Robert Linder calls himself an “aggressive” person. “You have to do whatever it…
Paint the Town brings artists out of studios and into Marble Falls landscapes
For one week in April, artists from across the country gather outdoors in Marble Falls…
IN THE GARDEN: Spring has Sprung 101
New mesquite green is bursting. Scissor-tailed flycatchers are here, and painted buntings will arrive soon….
JOIN THE CLUB: The music and mission of the Hill Country Community Band
Every Thursday night, around 30 solo musicians gather at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church on RR…
Fabulous festivals of April
April is the apex of festival season in the Highland Lakes, where Burnet revels in…
THAT’S MY JOB: Astronomer Jim Sheets turns hobby into profession at observatory
Self-taught astronomer Jim Sheets keeps up with new discoveries in space for his job at…
IN THE GARDEN: Shady veggies, grasshopper stopper, raised bed alternatives
Darin of Bertram asks: “I have extended our garden area to include some shady spots….
Highland Lakes eclipse info and events
For about two hours and 40 minutes in the middle of the day on Monday,…
Granite Shoals marshmallow maker’s treats are for all seasons and tastes
A little sugar and salt, some gelatin and elbow grease, and a whole lotta love…
HIGHLAND LAKES HISTORY: Dave Bailey chases down family ‘cattle rustler’
Spicewood resident Dave Bailey is partially retired, splitting his time between working as a consultant…
Lawn and Garden Show March 30
Plants, plants, and more plants! That’s what you’ll find at the 24th annual Hill Country…
Firefighters find fraternity at Marble Falls department
Now in its 21st year as a full-time, paid firefighting team, Marble Falls Fire Rescue…
THAT’S MY JOB: Marble Falls firefighter Jordan Thomas born to serve
Marble Falls Fire Rescue engineer Jordan Thomas has wanted to work in emergency services for…
IN THE GARDEN: Hello, hummingbirds; goodbye, mosquitoes
You’ll soon hear your first hummingbird “fly-by.” When the hummers arrive, fix their food a little…
Historic Stringtown Cemetery resting place of Burnet County ‘Freedom Colony’
Stringtown Cemetery near Oatmeal and Bertram is being revived. The only all-Black cemetery in Burnet…
JOIN THE CLUB: Check out chess
Llano Junior High School sixth-grader C.J. Ares founded the Llano Chess Club, started a chess…
Texas troubadour Gary P. Nunn finds his home in the Highland Lakes
When singer-songwriter Gary P. Nunn says he wants to “go home with the armadillo,” he…
IN THE GARDEN: Beneficial birds and a ‘bad guy’
Many birds can be extremely helpful when it comes to controlling unwanted guests, aka damaging…
Temporary Texans enjoy (mostly) mild Highland Lakes winters
Every winter, thousands of out-of-state snowbirds flock to the Highland Lakes to escape the brutal…
WHAT’S IN A NAME? John L. Kuykendall Events Center and Arena
The John L. Kuykendall Events Center and Arena in Llano, which hosts rodeos, livestock shows,…
IN THE GARDEN: Native plants database; repelling aphids
Native plants are the most important factor in helping the birds. Only native plants play…
Burnet County Community Resource Center helps people navigate crises
Casey Gumbert calls the Community Resource Center “a blessing in disguise” because she didn’t even…
Field guide to Hill Country cattle
Cattle, like wildflowers and prickly pear, are among the most common sights on a Texas…