JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Growth is visible at Living Love Animal Rescue.
Fencing materials are gathered for an upcoming dog run, and the cat area will expand next year. Continue reading “Living Love Animal Rescue wishing for creature comforts and volunteers”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — When they’re young, people say they put on the fastest shoes in the world.
For 2004 Marble Falls High School graduate Leonel Manzano, those shoes also helped him to stay on the track. Continue reading “Olympic medalist Leonel Manzano finds the perfect fit in new sponsor”
BURNET — The Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association is accepting applications for scholarships to area students.
The deadline is April 30, 2015. Continue reading “Highland Lakes Master Gardener Association scholarships for ag and horticultural students”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The spiritual leaders of Mustard Seed Ministries concentrate their efforts on doing God’s work and following Biblical tenets. Continue reading “Marble Falls ministry plants seed for homeless shelter, needs help”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — The Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center fills a tremendous need within the community when it comes to working with abused or neglected children along with their non-offending family members. It’s sometimes one of the first stops for a child who has been victimized or witnessed a violent crime.
One reason the Burnet facility has become a haven for youth is because of the efforts of the staff and volunteers to make it feel safe, warm and inviting.
This includes a playroom full of toys, games and stuffed animals.
The staff hopes people will take a moment during the Christmas season to look at the center’s “wish list” on its website (hccac.org) under “Donate” to learn how they can help.
“This community is amazing,” said Doris Graeter, the center’s development director. “Anytime we need something, the community is always willing to help out.”
But the needs are ongoing.
Some of the things the center has on its Christmas list include:
“We can always use more office supplies like paper and things like that,” Graeter added.
The Hill Country Children’s Advocacy Center serves Blanco, Burnet, Llano, Lampasas, Mason and San Saba counties. Graeter said that, during the course of the year, they help hundreds of children, though not all of them are victims. The center also provides services for victims’ siblings and non-offending family members.
“And we’ll always accept monetary donations,” Graeter added.
Go to hccac.org for more information or to view the center’s complete list.
daniel@thepicayune.com
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — When it comes to the work of the ladies of the Highland Lakes Service League, the holiday season is their time to shine.
“We just finished a very busy time of year,” league president Barbara Robertson said. “We run the concession stands at the Walkway of Lights. We host a Christmas party for special-needs kids. We raise money for Christmas is for Kids by raffling a Christmas tree and wreath. We raised over $3,000 to contribute to that.” Continue reading “Highland Lakes Service League seeks aid for year-round projects”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — On most days, restaurants rely on trucks to bring in regular supplies of produce and other foods to meet customer demand. But one Marble Falls restaurant is demonstrating how turning to a community garden can enhance the dining experience as well as support the garden. Continue reading “Tea Thyme Cafe food drive to promote locally grown produce”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — If you’re a dove hunter and stashed your shotgun away a few months ago, you might want to get it back out. Starting Dec. 19, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is opening the second season for these darting birds. Continue reading “Hunters ring in holidays with late Texas dove season”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Sometimes, the last thing a young man growing up in a small town wants to do is stay there, let alone give back to the area. But Anthony Ward and the rest of the young men who make up the musical group Up Coming Generation clearly have a different perspective. Continue reading “Marble Falls’ Up Coming Generation giving back to hometown”
