CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF

GOLDTHWAITE — Several years of strain on water resources caused by the drought has prompted Goldthwaite city officials to back a proposal by a private landowner for a small on-channel dam on the Colorado River in Mills County. Continue reading “LCRA, water group contest upstream dam application”

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

MARBLE FALLS — The Faith Academy boys and girls basketball teams will attempt to add to their historical seasons.

They’ll try to win regional championships Feb. 27-28 to advance to the Class 3A state tournament of the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools. Continue reading “Faith basketball squads head to playoffs with something to prove”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

MARBLE FALLS — Volunteerism pays. And for organizations tapping into the expertise of the Highland Lakes Master Naturalists, it pays big time. Continue reading “Highland Lakes Master Naturalists are masters of giving back”

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

MARBLE FALLS — Bill Rives says he’s no Tom Petty, but he compares himself to another warbly voiced legend.

“I can almost sing as good as Bob Dylan,” he said with a laugh, “with a little practice.” Continue reading “Raise a Glass for CASA with the help of ‘Bob Dylan’ … almost”

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

BURNET — In another event that further illustrates the relationship between the city of Burnet and Burnet Consolidated Independent School District, officials are inviting citizens to a State of the Community address. Continue reading “City, school district team up for Burnet’s State of the Community”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

BURNET — For more than a decade, the Christian Women’s Job Corps of the Highland Lakes has offered a beacon of hope for area women. The program provides career and job training programs but goes much deeper than typical job skills (though it offers a wealth of those as well.) Continue reading “LOCALS LOVE US: Christian Women’s Job Corps offers skills and hope”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

BURNET — When it comes to volunteering, Doris Graeter has a philosophy. Continue reading “LOCALS LOVE US: When help is needed, Doris Graeter is there”

FROM STAFF REPORTS

SPICEWOOD — A quick visit with Spicewood Elementary School principal Leslie Baty will make you wish you could go back to school. Continue reading “LOCALS LOVE US: Spicewood principal brings out best in others”

FROM STAFF REPORTS

HOOVER’S VALLEY — People just love Inks Lake State Park.

And why not? Continue reading “LOCALS LOVE US: Inks Lake State Park offers relaxation to adventure”