DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Who doesn’t get caught up in the Christmas spirit as the holiday approaches? We smile a little more, greet each other with a bit more cheer and reach deeper into our pockets to help others. Continue reading “How to keep spirit of Christmas giving going rest of year”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BUCHANAN DAM — And you thought your Christmas Day meal was jam-packed.
Joel and Rose Deupree and a group of volunteers are inviting residents of the Highland Lakes to join them for Christmas lunch from noon to 2 p.m. Dec. 25 at the Buchanan Community Center, 2398 Texas 261. Continue reading “Serving Buchanan Dam meal is couple’s Christmas tradition”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — When Colt Elementary School librarian Lenore Weihs asked a group of fifth-graders who wanted to knit, several hands shot up as voices called out, “Me, me” and “I do, I do.” Continue reading “Colt Elementary library turns a page in learning with knitting and more”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
SILVER CREEK — With the kids out of school for several days, it might be time to look for something to get them outside for a few hours.
Canyon of the Eagles, located at 16942 RR 2341 near Burnet, has lined up a list of activities for families including learning about “Leave No Trace” principles, stargazing and even sungazing. Continue reading “Canyon of the Eagles offering outdoor fun for Christmas break”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — The contrast seems stark. For two weeks in the summer, Marble Falls High School senior Marshall Jett found himself deep in the northern forest. The first week, Jett, who earned his Eagle rank in 2013, helped work on wilderness trails as part of an Order of the Arrow crew. Continue reading “Marble Falls’ Marshall Jett may be taking off for Air Force Academy — and space”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Last summer, Charla Cormier wanted to create a cheer program that gave her squad at Hill Country Dance and Cheer the best shot at winning some competitions. Continue reading “Xtreme Gemz of Marble Falls wins international cheer competition”
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BURNET — Nominations for the 2015 class of the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District’s Hall of Honor are being accepted until Jan. 9.
“We have people who’ve come before us who’ve made the school district what it is,” said Shelley Reavis, BCISD elementary curriculum director. “We’re honoring the contributions they’ve made to the district.” Continue reading “Burnet school district accepting nominations for its Hall of Honor”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
KINGSLAND — Bill Bilbrey witnessed first hand how, for some children, Christmas can come and go without presents. Continue reading “Santa Claus is coming to town … and he’s riding a motorcycle”
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GRANITE SHOALS — As a singles match was being played on one court and mixed doubles on the other, Granite Shoals City Manager Ken Nickel outlined his vision for the community’s parks and recreation areas. Continue reading “Roddick Foundation tennis facility takes center court in Granite Shoals”
