JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Volunteers are needed to help a family’s dream of owning a home come true.
The construction for the next Highland Lakes Habitat for Humanity home will begin April 11 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 304 Ave. M. Water and lunch will be provided by St. Frederick’s Baptist Church. Continue reading “Help Habitat for Humanity build home for Marble Falls family”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
BERTRAM — The federal government is expected to launch an investigation and provide funding to clean up as many as nine contaminated water wells in Burnet County, officials said.
Tests identified the contaminant as a “plume of tetrachloroethylene” (PCE), typically known for its use in dry-cleaning fluid and degreasing materials in the metal industry. Continue reading “EPA proposes investigation into contaminated water wells”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — This spring is setting up to be a beautiful bluebonnet and wildflower season, and many people are hoping to get some great shots of the blooms. Continue reading “How to shoot picture-perfect Texas bluebonnets and wildflowers”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Julia Adams confirmed what most attendees of the Marble Falls city-wide garage sale already know.
“Ten dollars buys you a lot,” the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce events coordinator said with a laugh. Continue reading “Find bargains and treasures at Marble Falls city-wide garage sale”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
LLANO — Soccer is coming to Llano High School.
But this isn’t World Cup soccer. No, it’s bubble soccer. Continue reading “Get pumped up for Llano Project Graduation bubble soccer”
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BURNET — Two days after Burnet school district officials announced the 2015 Burnet High School graduation was moving from Bulldog Field to the high school gym, they found a way to return it to the traditional outdoor venue. Continue reading “Burnet High School graduation ceremony returning to Bulldog Field”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — County commissioners have approved the purchase of the Burnet County Jail facility for about $14 million, officials say. Continue reading “Burnet County to purchase jail from private owners for $14 million”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — With gardening and cooking books to her credit, people might think noted author and speaker Judy Barrett grew up with herbs on her mind. But the longtime garden writer admitted it was starting her own business that turned her on to this versatile group of plants. Continue reading “From herbs to fruit trees, Hill Country Lawn and Garden Show has it all”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — Each Christmas, people from across the Highland Lakes and beyond make a trip to Burnet for the re-creation of Jesus’ birth during Main Street Bethlehem. This year, First Baptist Church of Burnet is hoping folks will return — but for Easter. Continue reading “Easter Journey to re-create Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection”
