FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — When it comes to the No. 1 killer of Americans, the culprit might surprise you. But then again, it might not. Continue reading “American Heart Month promotes heart health and active lifestyles”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
KINGSLAND — Wade Hibler knows the value of a subject that makes your skin crawl — or, in this case, something that could crawl across your skin. Continue reading “Get the dirt on the good and the bad Hill Country bugs”
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MARBLE FALLS — With Jay Boy Adams and three-time Grammy nominee Zenobia taking the stage Feb. 7 for the Boots, Blues and Boogie Ball benefitting the Phoenix Center, you’re pretty much guaranteed a good time. And toss on top of that gourmet food and plenty of dancing along with a bit of Mister Sister, and the night promises lots of fun. Continue reading “Boots, Blues and Boogie Ball benefits the Phoenix Center”
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BURNET — Burnet High School football players Kody Hall and Cameron Chafin signed letters of intent Feb. 4 on National Signing Day. Continue reading “Burnet football’s Hall, Chafin sign letters of intent”
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LLANO — For the first time in more than a decade, Llano residents can see the riverbed in Town Lake.
“It looks like a wasteland with all the tree limbs and everything else that’s in there,” said Llano City Manager Brenton Lewis. “It actually shows how much material has built up over the years.” Continue reading “Crews drain lake, dredge 40,000 tons to maintain Llano water source”
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MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls Parks and Recreation commission discussed taking part in Keep Texas Beautiful, a nonprofit organization that helps residents take responsibility for local clean-ups, recycling programs and water quality. Continue reading “Marble Falls discusses Keep Texas Beautiful affiliation”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Fire Rescue and Marble Falls Area EMS crews learned how to take a patient’s pulse during a training program Feb. 2 at the station. One of the most challenging things they faced was simply locating a spot on the patient’s body to find that pulse. Continue reading “Marble Falls firefighters learn pet CPR, first aid”
The historic Craddock house in Burnet waits on its big move date, which, because of weather, has been postponed twice. City officials hope to get the home on the road Feb. 8. The move to Airy Mount, located on the eastern edge of town, will take about two hours to complete. Motorists on Texas 29 on the east side of Burnet can expect some delays early that Sunday (if the move takes place), but officials say they don’t plan on closing the highway to traffic. Staff photo by Daniel Clifton
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BURNET — Burnet is celebrating its citizens and businesses Feb. 7 during the 60th annual chamber banquet and awards presentation.
Anyone is welcome — you don’t have to be a member to attend — but those hoping to celebrate with the community would be wise to buy tickets early. Continue reading “Burnet chamber honoring citizens, businesses at banquet”