Burnet County Veterans Services officer is on a mission
While his office hours are only two days a week, Burnet County Veterans Services Officer…
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Veterans’ retreat evolved from casual but impactful get-togethers
When John “Tig” Tiegen and wife Margaret began hosting an annual pig roast for veterans…
Virtual job fair for military and veterans
Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area is holding a virtual military-focused job fair May 27. The…
Burnet County Vet Ride keeps rolling during pandemic
Burnet County Vet Ride saw a drop in service requests with the arrival of COVID-19…
Central Texas College among best veteran-friendly schools
Central Texas College was recently recognized as one of the best two-year colleges in the…
Granite Shoals honors veterans during community event
Celebrate and honor veterans in Granite Shoals. The city is hosting the 2019 Veterans Celebration…
Burnet County Veterans Memorial dedication is Monday
The group of 10 granite markers catches drivers’ attention as they travel Texas 29 through…
Army couple spends retirement in service to other veterans
After Lori and Mike Greco spent their careers in the U.S. Army, retirement in the…
UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE: Marine pilot Curtis Raetz now a paramedic at 65
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON It’s hard to decide what to admire most about Curtis Raetz: the…
UNINTERRUPTED SERVICE: Marble Falls teacher a 20-year Army National Guard officer
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Melissa Hinojosa was 17 years old when she joined the Texas Army…
VETERANS DAY 2019: This is your American Legion
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Once a vibrant part of the community, American Legion Post #437…
VETERANS DAY 2019: Salute to Marble Falls VFW Post 10376
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Activity at the already busy VFW post in Marble Falls cranks…
Where to find Buddy Poppies to support veterans services
SENIOR WRITER SUZANNE FREEMAN Separating bundles of Buddy Poppies recently at VFW Post #10376 in…
Burnet High School, The Picayune honor veterans’ stories
BY DANIEL CLIFTON Burnet High School students and The Picayune Magazine have been connecting with…
Veterans and horses connect during HARTH Foundation equine therapy programs
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON Bill McCartney walked along the outside edge of the HARTH Foundation’s covered…
Senator Cornyn recognizes VetRide transportation service
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON An hour of US Senator John Cornyn’s time meant the world to…
Rescue dogs-turned-service animals rock-solid presence in veterans’ lives
STAFF WRITER JENNIFER FIERRO Service dogs rescue people. In the case of veteran Bobby Galyon,…
Johnson Park Veterans Memorial coming together as flags, monuments installed
EDITOR DANIEL CLIFTON MARBLE FALLS — Things are taking shape at the Johnson Park Veterans…
HARTH, VFW team up for peer-to-peer course for veterans
FROM STAFF REPORTS BURNET — With only about half of the 8,000 veterans living in…
State amendments offer tax breaks to those who ‘sacrificed for others,’ spouses
STAFF WRITER CONNIE SWINNEY BURNET — In the face of concerns about tax contributions, a…
With falling membership, Burnet VFW could close its doors
DANIEL CLIFTON and CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF BURNET — As many of its current members age…
Military flags, Warrior’s Walk coming to Johnson Park veterans memorial
JENNIFER FIERRO • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — To continue honoring those who donned a…
Foundation helping homeless vets in Burnet, Blanco counties
CONNIE SWINNEY • STAFF WRITER MARBLE FALLS — When 29-year-old Ana Lowe, her husband, Josh,…
MEMORIAL DAY: Burnet’s Patrick Goble gave all in Vietnam
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR BURNET — Despite the unpopularity of the Vietnam War among…