FROM STAFF REPORTS
COTTONWOOD SHORES — After two incidents that required other police agencies to investigate his behavior, former Cottonwood Shores police chief Thomas Williams gave up his peace officer license in an agreement with local prosecutors. Continue reading “Ex-Cottonwood Shores chief surrenders peace officer license”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
DENTON — Cyril Lemon has been fine-tuning all sorts of job skills the past several months.
He has been reviewing information, learning how to answer interview questions and even improving his physical stamina. Continue reading “Ex-Mustang Cyril Lemon is preparing for big career day: NFL Draft”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — Janet Christiansen made a pledge to herself more than three years ago that she would do everything in her power to prevent another mother — another family — from going through what she and her family experienced after the 2011 death of her 21-year-old son, Caleb Christiansen. Continue reading “Join the Journey wellness fair offers drug, health education”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Six weeks ago, Faith Academy of Marble Falls golfer Taylor Denton hadn’t heard of the University of Texas at Tyler. Continue reading “Faith Academy golfer Taylor Denton to play for UT-Tyler”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
KINGSLAND — Crews have launched a project to drill water-quality monitoring wells in an area contaminated two decades ago by “improperly disposed of” dry-cleaning chemicals from a former self-serve laundry, officials said.
On April 13, the Llano County Commissioners Court cleared the way for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to access county land for four wells to periodically test for potential groundwater contamination. Continue reading “TCEQ to check for groundwater contamination in Kingsland”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
GRANITE SHOALS — Living in harmony with deer is the reason for a town meeting May 2 hosted by the city of Granite Shoals and its wildlife advisory committee. Continue reading “Granite Shoals seeks harmonious solution to deer population in city”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Many of Central Texas’ best track-and-field athletes will make their way to Mustang Stadium and Leonel Manzano Track for an area meet April 23. Continue reading “Top track athletes coming to Marble Falls for area meets”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — A chance to revisit the past is a big reason why the annual Lake Area Rods and Classics car show is popular.
“I believe they can see something that maybe they saw when they were going to school or college,” said Mark Kidd, the co-activities director for Lake Area Rods and Classics. “It sticks with you. And all the stuff on television like on the Speed Channel, people enjoy them.” Continue reading “Take trip down ‘past’ lane at Lake Area Rods and Classics car show”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — One way you can help win the battle against cancer is by taking a walk. Well, more precisely, a walk around the Burnet courthouse square April 25-26 during the annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life of the Hill Country. Continue reading “Relay for Life fights cancer, honors those who lost battle”
