FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Two teens are dead, including a Marble Falls High School graduate, and two others are recovering from serious injuries after the vehicle they were in left the roadway and struck a tree on a rural road just outside Marble Falls, according to a report from the Texas Department of Public Safety. Continue reading “Marble Falls grad, another teen dead in CR 120 accident”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — After more than 100 years, the historic Craddock House will spend its first night away from Jackson and Boundary streets. Continue reading “Craddock House off its lot in preparation for big move”
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COTTONWOOD SHORES — Zombies are descending upon the Highland Lakes — from outer space.
The Hill Country Community Theatre musical comedy “Zombies from the Beyond” lands on stage Feb. 19 with a nostalgic blast from the 1950s. Continue reading “‘Zombies from the Beyond’ is a musical sci-fi blast from Cold War era”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — Here’s an offer even Cupid can’t top.
A steak dinner with all the trimmings and a variety show to follow — all for $30 a person. Continue reading “Treat your Valentine to steak and a show for Llano Project Graduation 2015”
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BURNET — February is American Heart Month, and a good way to get into the spirit is with a walk. Walking is one of the best exercises when it comes to getting healthy and staying that way. Continue reading “Walk Across Texas (more than 800 miles) to get on path to good health”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — There’s more to the Friends of the Llano County Library’s “Souper” Supper Smack Down than tasty soup. Continue reading “‘Souper’ Supper Smack Down serves up bragging rights, Llano library aid”
World War II veteran Herschel Leon Pruitt, 89, of Kingsland was awarded the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Distinguished Citizens Medal, which was presented to him by Llano Uplift chapter regent Georgi Brochstein at a Jan. 24 meeting. Pruitt served aboard the USS President Jackson from 1943 to 1945. He piloted a Higgens boat, also known as a landing craft, during island assaults. He is the recipient of the Asiatic-Pacific Medal with eight stars, the Navy Occupation Medal, the Pacific and China Service Medal, two Presidential Citations and six Bronze Stars. Also in attendance at the ceremony were his wife, Nancy, and family members Rod Pruitt, Kathy Pruitt and LeAnn Pruitt. Courtesy photo
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Faith Academy of Marble Falls assistant athletic director Randy Denton has accepted the position of head football coach.
Athletic director Jessie Crow made the announcement Feb. 5. Continue reading “Assistant football coach now in top spot at Faith Academy”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — When Kim Thomas received her latest electric bill, she was shocked to see it was $200 more than the previous month. Continue reading “Llano blames LCRA, weather for spike in electric bills”
