FROM STAFF REPORTS
JOHNSON CITY — The skies of Texas are big and bright, but some folks are concerned about how bright. Continue reading “Johnson City Library program offers solutions to light pollution”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Though their football season ended in early November, the Marble Falls Mustangs have been using the offseason to their advantage.
Head coach Matt Green outlined what the players have been doing the past three months. Continue reading “Marble Falls football working on strength, flexibility in offseason”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — What’s Valentine’s Day without pie from the Blue Bonnet Cafe and a stout from Save the World Brewing Co.?
We’re talking about one of the brewery’s latest creations: Verbum in Tenebris, a unique double milk chocolate stout. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day benefit for Phoenix Center serves up chocolate stout, pie”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The possibility of Class 5A football having small-school and big-school divisions for district competition took the next step.
Currently, bigger and smaller 5A football teams play in the same districts but split up into separate divisions for the playoffs. Continue reading “Next play in game plan to split 5A football into small, big districts”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — As he sat in his easy chair, looking out the window, Holton George took a breath then turned to a visitor.
“How many people do you know who’ve been married 56 years and had the challenges and responsibility of a deaf and blind child?” he asked. Continue reading “Marble Falls couple’s 56 years together a special love story”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — Burnet Consolidated Independent School District Superintendent Keith McBurnett is hosting a Spring Community Forum on Feb. 12.
The event is 6:30 p.m. at the BCISD Central Office board room, 208 E. Brier St. Continue reading “Burnet CISD forum to focus on bond, state education news”
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LLANO — Texas Country Music Hall of Famer Johnny Bush will celebrate his 80th birthday at the Llano Country Opry on Feb. 14.
Performances are 2:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the Lantex Theater, 113 W. Main St. Admission is $20. Continue reading “Johnny Bush celebrating 80th birthday at Llano Country Opry”
Tom Turner and Jerry Campbell are stirring the pot for the upcoming Blazing Star Masonic Lodge Scholarship Fundraiser. The meal will be served 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Feb. 13 with a bowl of chili and sides of cheese, cole slaw, chips, dessert and a drink for $7. Tickets will be sold at the door of the lodge, 319 Ave. G in Marble Falls. Marble Falls delivery is available by calling (830) 693-3000. Proceeds go toward scholarships to Marble Falls students. In 2014, the lodge was able to offer six $1,000 scholarships. Students may apply for scholarships at www.blazingstar413.com or by mail to Archie Smith, 319 Ave. G., Marble Falls, TX 78654. Courtesy photo
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Little Ashley Richert can say more with her eyes than some can say in words.
“All the building components for language are in there, but they’re mute,” said Kena Richert, Ashley’s mom. “Those eyes tell you everything you need to know.” Continue reading “Family affected by Angelman syndrome working toward cure”