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COTTONWOOD SHORES — The Hill Country Community Theatre is holding open auditions for its production of “Seussical.”

Auditions are 7 p.m. April 27-28 at at the theater, 4003 FM 2147 West. The show will run July 16-26 and be directed by Wendy Ferrell. Continue reading “Hill Country Community Theatre holding ‘Seussical’ auditions”

FROM STAFF REPORTS

MARBLE FALLS — After almost four years of leading the Marble Falls Independent School District, Superintendent Rob O’Connor looks to be moving on.

The Sharyland ISD board has named O’Connor the lone finalist in its superintendent search. SISD is located in South Texas and serves the communities of Mission, McAllen, Edinburg and Alton. Continue reading “Marble Falls superintendent lone finalist for South Texas job”

CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF

LLANO — Bryan Miiller remembers a time when homes along the Llano River were few and far between.

“I grew up west of Llano between Llano and Mason. There used to be very few houses along the river. That’s been 40 years ago,” said Miiller, who is a Llano city councilman. “Now, if you travel between here and Mason, there’s a great number of houses.” Continue reading “Llano water well dispute derails drilling project”

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

AUSTIN — Fifteen Marble Falls High School track-and-field athletes finished in the top four of District 25-5A events April 15-16 to advance to the District 25 and 26-5A area track meet.   

The area meet is April 23 at Mustang Stadium and Leonel Manzano Track at Marble Falls High School, 2101 Mustang Drive. Continue reading “15 Marble Falls track-and-field athletes advance to area meet”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

LLANO — Sometimes, letting go of what you know, what is secure, leads you down the most incredible roads.

As a freshman at the University of Texas, Lainey Wright found herself torn between her academic studies and her musical endeavors. The “right thing to do” would have been to complete her education and then get a job. Continue reading “Llano native Lainey Wright releases third album, playing LanTex Theater”

CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF

MARBLE FALLS — Coach and team coordinator Guy Taylor says participants on the Burnet County 4-H youth precision rifle team can learn invaluable lessons with each competition. Continue reading “Friends of NRA give $20,000 in grants, holding banquet”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

MARBLE FALLS — Child abuse and neglect occur throughout the year. There is no off-season for agencies and organizations determined to stop the problem and support the victims of it. Continue reading “CASA, Rotarians spread message of child abuse prevention”

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

SAN ANTONIO — The Marble Falls High School girls golf team finished sixth overall with a 351-353–704 at the Class 5A Region IV tournament April 15-16. Continue reading “Marble Falls golfers finish season at regional tourney”

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

BURNET — Soon after 3-year-old Callen Otto was diagnosed with cancer, Burnet high school and middle school swimmers decided to combine their love of the water and their affection for his family to raise money for his medical expenses. Continue reading “Burnet swimmers go the extra lap for 3-year-old cancer patient”