LCRA grants go to Marble Falls, Kingsland, and Sandy Harbor organizations
Christmas came early for a few Highland Lakes organizations that received sizable grants from the…
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Corder Lane Christmas display growing and spreading cheer
When it comes to decorating for the holidays, the Burnet mother-daughter team of Glynda McBride…
Marble Falls senior chosen for Chick-fil-A discipleship program
Marble Falls High School senior Ben Anderson is one of 64 high school seniors selected…
Hometown Heroes Toy Drive and ‘big toy’ show December 14
The annual Hometown Heroes Toy Drive will have big toys on display during its truck,…
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…
Burnet High School teacher in state VFW competition
Burnet High School social studies teacher Clint Mulhollan made the grade in the VFW’s local…
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…
Apply now for Master Gardener certification course
The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association is accepting applications for its 2020 certification course. It’s…
Oakalla VFD to build new substation with LCRA grant
Fire department response times in northeastern Burnet County, particularly the Watson area, soon could be…
Highland Lakes Service League gives $31,300 in grants to nonprofits
The Highland Lakes Service League awarded a total of $31,300 in grants to 22 local…
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…
Rock Camp strikes a chord for youths at Burnet church
In that moment before his fingers thump the bass strings, Luis Hernandez knows what’s coming,…
The Picayune Magazine-KBEY Toy Drive is December 4
Help every kid in the Highland Lakes receive a toy this Christmas by participating in…
‘To the ends of the earth’: Burnet church’s mission helps Romanian communities
The Roma woman motioned the Rev. Doug Lindley to follow her. The locals would often…
REMEMBER WHEN: As the sheriff’s daughter, Vonnie Riddell Fox spent early years at home in jail
Vonnie Fox lived in the Burnet County Jail from the time she was 13 to…
Picture this: An easy way to get your child interested in reading
Marble Falls Public Library children’s librarian Misty Smith settled onto the floor. A group of…
Quilt Marathon ‘travels’ from Marble Falls to border
Trinity Episcopal Church member Judy Pullen organized a marathon, one that didn’t require much stretching…
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…
Free community Thanksgiving meals
It’s more than a tradition for Highland Lakes organizations serving community Thanksgiving meals. It’s also…
Fill the Boat and brighten Christmas for Granite Shoals families
It never fails, Granite Shoals Police Chief Gary Boshears said. At least one parent on…
Small shoebox has big impact through Operation Christmas Child
Inside a small red and green shoebox are several gift items, including school supplies, a…