DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
SMITHWICK — After organizers of the annual Boots and Bluebonnets “Saddle Up for Safer Families” trail ride had to cancel the initial ride this year, they weren’t about to let a little weather dampen their spirits — and their mission. Continue reading “Saddle up for Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
SPICEWOOD — Asleep at the Wheel frontman Ray Benson is teaming up with MilkDrive, an Austin-based band known for its blend of folk, jazz and bluegrass, on Aug. 24. Continue reading “Ray Benson, MilkDrive team up for Spicewood Arts Society show”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The HITS Triathlon Series needs volunteers when the event comes to Marble Falls on April 24-26.
If an organization has 25 or more volunteers, HITS will contribute $250 to it. Continue reading “Volunteers needed for HITS Triathlon in Marble Falls”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
COTTONWOOD SHORES — Cottonwood Shores officials will consider accepting the police chief’s resignation during a meeting April 16 after he was allegedly involved in a domestic disturbance in March. Continue reading “Cottonwood Shores police chief under investigation regarding domestic disturbance”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Chris Jost has resigned as the girls athletic coordinator and head basketball coach at Marble Falls High School to pursue other opportunities.
Jost announced his decision April 15. Continue reading “Marble Falls girls basketball coach, coordinator Chris Jost resigns”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Children’s Day Celebration organizers don’t have to wait for the big event in April to know how important it is for the area’s smallest residents. Continue reading “Children’s Day Celebration features free fun, food in Johnson Park”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — After five years of meeting the physical needs of hurting Highland Lakes residents, A Place Of Hope has refocused its purpose, now centering on the director’s initial calling: emotional trauma teaching and support. Continue reading “A Place of Hope returns to emotional trauma training roots”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BERTRAM — As Marcie Masterson trekked during a previous Crop Hunger Walk, she developed a whole new appreciation for the annual fundraiser.
The Crop Hunger Walk — marking its 15th year in Bertram on April 26 — benefits the Church World Service, which receives 75 percent of the money raised. The remaining quarter is given to local food pantries. Participating walkers receive donations from family and friends before the event. Continue reading “Crop Hunger Walk participants go 3.2 miles in another’s shoes”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
JOHNSON CITY — Pedernales Electric Cooperative candidates have turned in their petitions to apply to run for three of the seven positions up for election on the board of directors. Continue reading “PEC candidates announce intent to run for board of directors”
