STAFF TRADITIONS: It’s not Christmas without spiced pecans (recipe included) and the Griswolds
Daren Ottaway never knows exactly when the mood is going to strike, but when it…
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STAFF TRADITIONS: Fierro family makes Christmas tortillas and memories
The majority of my holiday memories revolve around two people: my grandparents Erminia and S.A….
Corder Lane Christmas display growing and spreading cheer
When it comes to decorating for the holidays, the Burnet mother-daughter team of Glynda McBride…
Help cook and deliver Christmas meals to first responders on duty
What started as one family’s Christmas gift to Highland Lakes first responders on duty has…
A round of Santa-plause for St. Nick’s Highland Lakes helper
Sporting a long, silver beard, Chuck Myers of Granite Shoals is honest when answering the…
WHAT’S HAPPENING? Christmas concerts and other live performances
Here’s a list of community events happening in the Highland Lakes this week. Click the…
Marble Falls couples mixes holiday tradition with masa for successful tamale business
Rachel King and her seven sisters and two brothers grew up in a North Texas…
New Mexico-style tamales deep in the heart of Texas
In August, Reyes Madrid begins preparations for making Christmas tamales with a trip from her…
Play Santa through U.S. Postal Service letter operation
Santa Claus has a few extra helpers this year — actually more than a half-million…
Christmas cheer and chili at Holiday Trio fundraiser in Burnet
A good bowl of chili, a hot cup of cocoa with a dessert, and the…
How to be Santa’s helper and grant Christmas wishes
The holidays can be especially difficult for children under the care of a Court Appointed…
The Picayune Magazine-KBEY Toy Drive is December 4
Help every kid in the Highland Lakes receive a toy this Christmas by participating in…
New law, technology, and old-fashioned police work fight holiday crime
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, especially for thieves. Fortunately, law enforcement has…
Burnet High School’s Bulldog Bistro serving Christmas dinner
Burnet High School culinary arts teacher Mike Erickson believes the best way to learn is…
Holiday season begins with Walkway of Lights, parade in Marble Falls
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in the Highland Lakes. To officially open…
Small shoebox has big impact through Operation Christmas Child
Inside a small red and green shoebox are several gift items, including school supplies, a…
Barbecue benefits Granite Shoals Christmas Outreach
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO The success of Granite Shoals Christmas Outreach, which provides presents for…
Register now for Highland Lakes Christmas is for Kids
Halloween is just behind us, which means one thing: It’s time to start thinking about…
PEC recycling natural Christmas trees; drop-off locations in Bertram, Marble Falls
FROM STAFF REPORTS Santa has come and gone, and you’ve got weekend plans to take…
Tree of Angels ceremony at Marble Falls church to remember those lost to violent crimes
FROM STAFF REPORTS The holidays are a time to gather with friends and family. But…
Tree of Angels remembers victims of violent crime; Marble Falls ceremony Dec. 2
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — Cindy Westbrook paused when she began calculating how many…
Burnet County OKs courthouse Christmas display expansion at cost of $74,000
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER BURNET — The cost for expanding Christmas decorations split the…
CASA looking for ‘angels’ to make sure kids have gifts Christmas morning
FROM STAFF REPORTS KINGSLAND — In June, a flood at the CASA for the Highland…
Highland Lakes golf tourney gives many kids reason to smile Christmas Day
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MEADOWLAKES — The cold weather forced Highland Lakes Christmas Caddy…