FROM STAFF REPORTS
KINGSLAND — As the weather warms, thoughts are turning to gardening. One of the challenges gardeners face is whether a particular plant or plant variety can take the Highland Lakes summer. Continue reading “Get good advice, native plants at Kingsland Garden Club sale”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — Gail Lange and Sondra Holtzer sat in Francesco’s restaurant in Marble Falls on a January evening, watching the door as people walked through. The two sisters were waiting for someone — someone they hadn’t seen in several decades. Each time the door opened, their hearts jumped a bit. Continue reading “Sisters reunited after more than six decades apart”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
JOHNSON CITY — Having made everything he was carrying, Ron Fieseler’s head was pounding as he was only 15 yards away from group of feral hogs.
He made the bow and arrow point he was aiming at a small hog, which was jostling with another one. Continue reading “Pedernales Knap-In celebrates ancient art of toolmaking”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — If he’s on his game, Phil Whittemore said he can land his airplane within 50 feet. With a head wind, he can almost hover down to the ground.
“The shortest I’ve ever done is three feet,” said the Spicewood resident. Continue reading “Landing’s the tricky part at Texas STOL Roundup in Llano”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — With water a precious commodity in the Highland Lakes, gardeners are exploring more water-conscious methods of raising fresh herbs and vegetables. One way that is gaining popularity in Texas is keyhole gardening. Continue reading “Unlock secrets of keyhole gardening with Master Gardeners”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — Now that the installation of synthetic turf and a new track at Bulldog Field will begin April 6, the Burnet school district athletic department has made adjustments to practices for track-and-field runners. Continue reading “Bulldog Field construction will displace Burnet track athletes”
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BURNET — Burnet County deputies are investigating the discovery of human remains found March 31 west of Burnet.
A utility contractor was checking power lines in the area of FM 3509 and Williams Road when the contractor spotted possible skeletal remains. About 11 a.m., deputies responded to the location and confirmed they were human remains. Continue reading “Sheriff’s office: Human skeletal remains found west of Burnet”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — To mow or not to mow at the Marble Falls Cemetery? That’s the question the city’s Parks and Recreation Department is asking itself after bluebonnets, the state flower, erupted in the cemetery. Continue reading “Parks department letting bluebonnets bloom at Marble Falls Cemetery”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — When two of her youngest students bounce off their mats and giggle at one another’s jokes, Avery Jones doesn’t scold them or even mind. She smiles and keeps on leading the rest of her class through another pose. Continue reading “Marble Falls teen yoga instructor goes with the flow”
