JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
GRANITE SHOALS — Almost two years after walking what would become a trail system, Olympic silver medalist Leonel Manzano will return to his hometown May 9 for the official opening of the Leonel Manzano Trail. Continue reading “Olympian Leonel Manzano to help open Granite Shoals hike-and-bike trail”
BUCHANAN DAM — See Artists in Action at the Buchanan Arts and Crafts Gallery.
The gallery is launching a new program with artist demonstrations to generate interest in the work of local artists and craftspeople. The initial Artists in Action program is 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9 at the gallery, 17534 Texas 29 East. Continue reading “Buchanan Dam gallery showcasing Artists in Action”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — The Hill Country Blenders kick off their “cross-country” road trip “A State of Mine” on May 9. Continue reading “Hill Country Blenders putting on ‘State of Mine’ spring show”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
SAN ANTONIO — Three years ago, Burnet Consolidated Independent School District was facing a projected $1.5 million deficit and another year without pay raises for employees. Officials wanted to take a closer look at the curriculum to see if the needs of students were being met. Continue reading “Burnet CISD wins H-E-B education award and $50,000”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Grandmother Londa Chandler balked at the idea that a new school district program would allow nearly all high school students to take a school-issued, laptop computer home for the summer. Continue reading “MFHS faces Internet security questions regarding laptop take-home program”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — The Marble Falls High School 7-on-7 football team went 3-0 on the first night of the Burnet 7-on-7 League on May 4.
The Mustangs had wins against Llano, Lampasas and Burnet. Continue reading “Marble Falls football 3-0 on first day of Burnet 7-on-7”
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BASTROP — The Faith Academy of Marble Falls girls track-and-field team finished second at the Class 3A south regional meet at Bastrop Memorial Stadium on April 30. Continue reading “Faith Academy track athletes headed to state meet May 8-9”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
COLLEGE STATION — Two Texas A&M University students with Marble Falls ties have been given a very important school assignment: taking care of Reveille IX, the Aggie mascot. Continue reading “Texas A&M students from Marble Falls tasked with Reveille’s care”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — Even as she talks about the sacrifices men and women of the armed forces have made, Lily Garst chokes up. Her husband is a former Marine, and she’s connected with several other service members.
On May 9, she’s opening her ranch, Garst Ranch, for Hearts and Heroes, a fundraiser benefitting the Texas Wounded Warrior Foundation. The event is 1-5 p.m. at the property, 400 Thomas Ridge Road in Burnet. Tickets are $25. Continue reading “Purple Heart recipient to speak at fundraiser for wounded vets”
