Burnet County 4-H Youth Rifle Team aims for accuracy and life success
When the Burnet County 4-H Youth Rifle Team trains, it’s about more than hitting a…
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‘Heavy metal’ guitar amplifies Burnet downtown as destination
Burnet has a new photo-op on the courthouse square: a 9-foot-tall, 800-pound acoustic guitar that…
REMEMBER WHEN: Betty Miller Sanders’ life built by faith
Violence erupted on the University of Mississippi campus in September 1962 after a federal court…
Granite Shoals hosts ‘show-deo’ on Oct. 8
This ain’t your average rodeo. The third-ever U.S. Junior Steer Wrestling Championship locks horns with…
VFW Day is Sept. 29, but Highland Lakes celebrates veterans year-round
The hashtag for National Veterans of Foreign Wars Day on Sept. 29 is exactly what…
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Marble Falls billiards buff Scott Johnson breaks down beloved game
Psychology plays a major role in the game of pool, according to 66-year-old Scott Johnson…
Central Texas bats take a hit from fatal white-nose syndrome
Central Texas is the battiest region in the country. The area is also one of…
The Texas Zephyr has landed: Years and tears bring iconic WWII plane to Burnet
A massive, airplane-shaped hole in the heart of the Highland Lakes Squadron of the Commemorative…
Teen pilot Amaris Mitchell-Ochoa’s high school aspirations soar
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published in the August 2023 issue of The Picayune…
Life savers: Journals heal souls and hold heartfelt moments
They come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and colors, and, like a best friend…
Volunteers revitalize Granite Shoals parks
After years of smoldering, the flame of volunteerism in Granite Shoals has reignited. The city’s…
THAT’S MY JOB: It’s all laws and lassos for Eddie Shell
Eddie Shell grew up on the back of a horse, beginning on a ranch in…
Young equestrians sit tall (though small) on Texas rodeo circuit
Not once during the entire interview for this story did 7-year-old Austyn Shell of Marble…
THAT’S MY JOB: Wildlife biologist Erin Wehland keeps nature in check
Wildlife has been a guiding light for Erin Wehland ever since she was a young…
Burnet plumbing family’s history includes toilet work for Al Capone and fooling the KKK
Flushing toilets are not to be taken for granted. Just ask Lucas and Adam Brandenburg…
Highland Lakes Metal Detecting Club unearths treasure, trash and history
Tom Ashworth of Burnet has collected 96 solid silver Spanish coins from 1535, one worth…
Invasive hydrilla explodes across the Highland Lakes
The Highland Lakes are under attack. A widescale invasion of slimy, green proportions has made…
Fourth Fests in the Highland Lakes
Highland Lakes towns light up with fireworks and red, white, and blue celebrations every Independence…
Artifact hunter Ryan Murray has unearthed ancient tools, sea creatures, and a whole bison in Burnet County
The radical geology of the Texas Hill Country makes it one of the best artifact…
Dig out your casserole recipes to help feed families this summer
Summer snack bags for stay-at-home kids now come with a family-size casserole prepared by Highland…
Everyone belongs at Pride Fest
The entire community is invited to celebrate inclusion, acceptance, and Pride Fest. The Highland Lakes…
That’s My Job: Marble Falls Police Department therapy dog Brody
The latest member of the Marble Falls Police Department to be pinned with his first…
Freedom Day: Celebrate Juneteenth at St. Frederick’s
St. Frederick’s Baptist Church in Marble Falls invites everyone to join them on Saturday, June…
Hive minds: Family-owned Fain’s Honey thrives in Llano County
Clinton Walker represents the fourth generation of Walkers who have been slinging honey in Texas…