DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

MARBLE FALLS — Raymond Brandenburg is giving away comics May 2 at GameDay Comics and Cards. Yeah, he really is — or, at least, the comic book distributor is. Continue reading “New GameDay owner embraces magical world of comics business”

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BURNET — Protecting people and nature is one reason the Burnet 4-H Horse Club is sponsoring a snake safety workshop May 2.

The free event begins at 2:30 p.m. May 2 at the Burnet County Fairgrounds, 1301 Houston Clinton Drive. Continue reading “For snakes’ sake and yours, learn to share the trails”

LLANO — The Texas Well Owner Network is hosting a well screening so residents can have their water tested.

The event is 8:30-9:30 a.m. May 11 in Schorlemmer Hall at St. James Lutheran Church, 1401 Ford St. Samples will be screened for common contaminants, including total coliform bacteria, E. coli, nitrates and high salinity. Continue reading “Private well water screening for Llano residents is May 11”

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BURNET — Burnet High School senior pitcher Taylor Barksdale signed a letter of intent April 30 to play for Temple College for the 2015-16 school year.

“It’s a good fit for me,” he said. “I love the atmosphere out there. It just felt like home; it felt comfortable.” Continue reading “Burnet pitcher Taylor Barksdale signs with Temple College”

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BURNET — After a three-year hiatus, the Burnet High School softball team has qualified for the playoffs and will try to win a postseason contest for the first time in the program’s history.

The Lady Dawgs (18-4-2 overall, 8-2 co-District 25-4A champions) meet Gonzales (14-14, 7-5 in District 26-4A ) in a best-of-three bi-district series that begins at 7 p.m. April 30 at Canyon Lake High School, 8555 RM 32 in Fischer. Game 2 is 6 p.m. May 1 at Bastrop Cedar Creek, 793 Union Chapel Road in Cedar Creek. Game 3, if necessary, will be played 30 minutes after the conclusion of the second contest. Listen to the series at KBEYFM.com. Continue reading “Burnet softball seeking first playoff win in program history”

The Llano High School Drama department will present a public performance of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ at 4 p.m. May 3 in the auditorium at Llano High School, 2509 Texas 16 in Llano. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. This adaptation was presented for the University Interscholastic League One Act Play contest, and three students received honors: Logan Simpson (Puck), All Star Cast; Jaiden Napolez (Lysander), Honorable Mention All Star Cast; and Logan Ashabranner, Outstanding Technician Award. The cast includes Dorian Green (Theseus), Janae Watson (Hippolyta), Cory Clausen (Egeus), Joan Albor (Hermia), Anthony Watson (Demetrius), Megan Owens (Helena), Morgan Thibodeaux (Fairy 1), Joey Albor (Oberon), Kacy Rowley (Titania), Chris King (DJ Fairy), Jaiden Sprey and Janae Watson (Fairy Chorus), Lance Cox (Bottom). The crew includes Stratt Stiles, Dane Black, Samantha Weaver and Wyatt Langehennig. Courtesy photos

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MARBLE FALLS — Driving down Second Street in Marble Falls just west of Main Street, one might not even realize they are passing a piece of local history. But now, thanks to a collaboration between the Daybreak Rotary Club of Marble Falls and Falls Career High School, folks will definitely take notice of the old Marble Falls jail. Continue reading “Falls Career students give old Marble Falls jail curb appeal”

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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. Continue reading “Trinity Episcopal’s new parish hall expanding the church’s outreach”

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MARBLE FALLS — After more than three decades competing on the chili circuit, Ruby Ross knows a thing or two about a good bowl of red. But she admitted it had been awhile since she earned a top spot in a cook-off. Continue reading “Marble Falls chili champ’s secret? Follow the recipe”