STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Briley Sralla places the butt of her Feinwerkbau Evolution air rifle against her right cheek, tucks it up against her shoulder, and peers through the sight at a target 33 feet away. The canvas shooting jacket, pants, and gear she wears act as an exoskeleton, supporting her body and “locking” her […]

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — Superheroes, Shakespeare and fishing. What do these three things have in common? That’s what incoming third- through sixth-grades are invited to discover during a free summer program at the Johnson City Library. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — For Susan Kirchman, the perfect Sunday afternoon includes art, wine and live music. That explains why her gallery, TASTE Wine + Art, hosts this type of free gathering the second Sunday of each month. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — The world of science awaits this summer during the many Hill Country Science Mill summer camps. And, if you haven’t figured it out yet, they feature science. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — Randy Holland has made several big-time bookings this year. Aside from being Johnson City’s chief of police, Holland is the promoter for a series of seven concert festivals at Stone Valley Music Park. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — Having made everything he was carrying, Ron Fieseler’s head was pounding as he was only 15 yards away from group of feral hogs. He made the bow and arrow point he was aiming at a small hog, which was jostling with another one. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — At least three spots are up for grabs for the 49th annual Terlingua International Championship Chili Cookoff. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR JOHNSON CITY — While Spring Break means a break from school, it’s a perfect time to explore a local science facility that puts learning in the hands of the students. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF FREDERICKSBURG — Four years ago, a group of pottery makers saw a way to unite two of their passions: clay and education. So they started the Empty Bowl Head Start Fundraiser that benefits Head Start Inc. It serves children in Johnson City, Blanco, Stonewall, Fredericksburg and Harper. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR JOHNSON CITY — Do you have a book idea stirring down in your soul? Or have you started your novel only to see your energy sputter out? Or maybe you have written a novel, play, poem or other work and wonder what next? (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR JOHNSON CITY — Most people would not connect an 1880-circa gristmill with the latest technology, but most people aren’t Bonnie Baskin. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — The skies of Texas are big and bright, but some folks are concerned about how bright. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR JOHNSON CITY — The group of Johnson City Elementary School students “ooh’ed” and “ah’ed” as they watched a PBS show in which six small quad-copters moved around a small room. The craft’s moves were synchronized, not by a remote computer but by the students’ own initiative. (more…)

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JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — Take in some culture — and burn off a few holiday calories — at the monthly Art Walk. The event, which happens the last Saturday of each month, is 4-8 p.m. Dec. 27 at several art galleries along Nugent Avenue. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR JOHNSON CITY — When J.C. Roy of Johnson City pulled into West Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 9, he wasn’t there to enjoy the beaches and nightlife. He was there to do a “little” heavy lifting. (more…)

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FROM STAFF REPORTS JOHNSON CITY — OK, the turkey and stuffing have settled a bit, you’ve hit a few stores and even enjoyed a football game or two. So what’s left to do? Well, the 25th annual Johnson City Lights Spectacular, that’s what. (more…)

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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — Rochelle Carnes approaches raising her four boys the same way she approaches life. With humor. (more…)

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR JOHNSON CITY — Eva Pohler found herself with four finished novels — but all were on her computer’s hard drive with little prospect of publication through traditional forms. “I had some promising prospects with agents, but every time I came close to landing one, the deal would fall through and […]

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CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF JOHNSON CITY — After returning $15,000 of $21,000 in money missing from city coffers, the Johnson City city secretary resigned Aug. 22 during a special called meeting in which the council was expected to vote on firing her for allegedly “forging” and cashing city checks for personal use, officials say. […]

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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR JOHNSON CITY — Get your tastes buds ready. It’s chili-cooking time in the Highland Lakes. Organizers with the Texas Men’s State Chili and Barbecue Championships anticipate more than 150 chili cooks for the April 5-6 event at the Blanco County Fairgrounds, located on the east side of U.S. 281 along […]

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Checking out the falls at Pedernales Falls State Park is reason enough to head to this jewel of the Hill Country, but that’s not all this state park has to offer. Located at 2585 Park Road 6026 east of Johnson City, the 5,211-acre park first opened in 1971. With several trails, you can really stretch […]

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Walk in a president’s footsteps at the LBJ State Park and the separate LBJ National Park between Johnson City and Stonewall on U.S. 290. (more…)

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Recreational vehicles allow people to experience the Highland Lakes at their own pace and with their own place. Whether you plan to stay a few days or several months, RVs offer lots of flexibility and many of the comforts of home. (more…)

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