STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Eighteen months of conversations are turning into a new look for the Church at Horseshoe Bay sanctuary, something that hasn’t changed in the church’s 25 years. (more…)

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STAFF WRITER JARED FIELDS First Baptist Church of Marble Falls can move forward with a proposed new facility in the 400 block of Avenue R after Marble Falls City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit during its regular meeting Nov. 7. (more…)

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EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON BURNET — In what seems like a less secure world, safety has become a topic at many churches and other places where people gather. Williamson County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Brandon Schaefer hopes to alleviate those concerns by addressing what churches and other organizations can do in case of an active shooter situation. […]

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CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — On the brink of demolition, a local businessman has purchased and expects to breathe new life into an historical home that once served as a parsonage for a church. (more…)

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CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS —Shedding as much weight as another whole person has inspired Wendy Armour to give back to the program that helped her accomplish her goal. “I lost 115 pounds. I know how it feels to be beaten down and depressed and down and out. God has delivered me from […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Grammy-award winners Terri Hendrix and Lloyd Maines had so much fun playing show at Trinity Episcopal Church last year, the duo decided to return. They’ll be in concert May 16 at the church, 909 Ave. D. Doors open at 5:30 with the show starting at 6 p.m. Admission […]

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF BUCHANAN DAM — When organizers last year promoted on KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune the first free health fair at Highland Lakes United Methodist Church, one woman was definitely listening. She heard special events coordinator Bonnie Wallace mention one of the screenings that would be taking place. The woman had a spot […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BUCHANAN DAM — With several acres of blooming wildflowers surrounding their church, Genesis Lutheran Church members decided not to “hide it under a bush” but let it and their love for the community shine. And to do it, the congregation is inviting everybody out to the Genesis Lutheran Music Festival […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — When members of Trinity Episcopal Church decided to build a new parish hall, they saw it as another opportunity to build stronger relationships, according to the Rev. David Sugeno. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — With a growing congregation, the May 3 dedication of the new St. John the Evangelist Parish Hall comes not a moment too soon. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS GRANITE SHOALS — Easter eggs are rolling into a park near you. And if you’re a grandparent, a parent or anyone else with a gaggle of kids roaming about the house, you have several local egg hunts from which to choose. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BURNET — Each Christmas, people from across the Highland Lakes and beyond make a trip to Burnet for the re-creation of Jesus’ birth during Main Street Bethlehem. This year, First Baptist Church of Burnet is hoping folks will return — but for Easter. (more…)

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CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — Area pastors have organized a prayer vigil March 29 after an incident involving a charred cross found at the entryway of the Smoking for Jesus Ministry church, a rural Burnet County church with a predominately black congregation. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF BURNET — The unrest around the world has prompted members of the Burnet Presbyterian Church to invite the community to a local World Day of Prayer event March 6. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — The Rev. George Perry is a man who uses words to share God’s message. But he struggled to find the right ones to describe how he felt after learning the St. Frederick Baptist Church congregation earned a Texas historical marker. (more…)

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CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — The spiritual leaders of Mustard Seed Ministries concentrate their efforts on doing God’s work and following Biblical tenets. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF LLANO — There was a time when folks would stroll along city blocks and streets to enjoy Christmas decorations and caroling. But in today’s world, which often focuses on getting from one spot to the next as quickly as possible, it’s tough to enjoy something as simple as a Christmas […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — Sometimes it takes a story being told from an entirely new perspective to remind us of the meaning. Take, for instance, the story of the Nativity. You know the one: about a stable in Bethlehem where a young lady named Mary gave birth to a baby she […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR MARBLE FALLS — It’s a small red shoebox. Inside are a few toys, some toiletries, school supplies and a sweet treat or two. If most American children found it under the Christmas tree they might brush past it on the way to a larger present. But for thousands of children […]

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF TOW — As the country — and then state — of Texas was formed, early settlers on the Colorado River began holding worship services. Some records say that could have started as early as the 1830s. One family record from the time says worship services were held in the 1840s. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF MARBLE FALLS — Newcomers to Marble Falls often have a story about how and why they come to call the town home. Many are familiar with the city from previous visits or driving through on a trip before deciding to return for good. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF BUCHANAN DAM — A new fellowship hall at Highland Lakes United Methodist Church won’t just be built on a foundation of concrete and steel. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR GRANITE SHOALS — It’s time to weigh anchor and get the main sail ready as Captain Rex’s Treasure Adventures sets sail for Abundant Heart Ministries for a three-day port of call. And it’s a regular kids’ crusade. Captain Rex, a TV personality known for his upbeat Christian message for kids, […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR HOOVER’S VALLEY — Very few people would consider the uprooting of their lives from a place they knew and loved to settling in an unfamiliar location a reason to celebrate. But members of the Smoking for Jesus Ministry plan on doing just that as they begin their 10th year as […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR GRANITE SHOALS — The Rev. Randy Taylor of First Baptist Church of Granite Shoals loves Sunday services. But he also knows you sometimes have to change things up a bit to rekindle that fire for God’s grace. That’s exactly what he and his church are doing Aug. 17-20, when they […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR KINGSLAND — While political words fly regarding the influx of unaccompanied children from Central America, at least one local Catholic church organization wants to make sure the kids get some basic necessities. “There are several Catholic churches along the border who are housing many of these children and some of […]

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