DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
LLANO — Growing up on the western edge of Michigan, when December rolled around, my thoughts turned to one thing (well, actually quite a few things since Christmas was so close, but for this story I’m sticking with one thing: sledding. Continue reading “Llano turns into sledder’s paradise on Snow Day”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
CASTELL — The rainbows are getting stocked in the river with care in hopes that anglers will soon be there.
Well, it’s not exactly how the “Night Before Christmas” goes, but for folks looking for a little fishing this Christmas season, it sounds perfect. On Dec. 17, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department officials are stocking the Llano River at several spots between Castell and Llano with rainbow trout. Continue reading “Christmas stocking of rainbow trout perfect gift for Llano River anglers”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — As online shopping nearly doubles and mailing deadlines loom, postal officials have offered customers ideas to get their gifts and cards to their destinations in time for Christmas. Continue reading “With holiday shipments up, post office has tips for Christmas delivery”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
KINGSLAND — It’s been a few years since the Hill Country has heard an orchestra.
That changes Dec. 14. Continue reading “Heart of Texas orchestra back on beat with Christmas performance”
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BURNET — The hot cider smells inviting along with freshly baked cookies. A woman dressed in pioneer clothes smiles and greets you as you make your way through an early Texas cabin.
“Merry Christmas,” she says as you admire the cedar Christmas tree tucked in the corner of the cabin, far enough away from the warm fireplace but close enough that you can enjoy its warmth. Continue reading “Fort Croghan celebrates Christmas past”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — As a LACare volunteer, Charles Harger witnessed the need for the food pantry first hand. While volunteering twice a month at the Burnet facility helped, Harger wanted to do more.
So a few years ago, at the recommendation of a friend, he put a table in front of his house at 106 Fox Circle, located in the Delaware Springs subdivision on the south side of Burnet off U.S. 281. As people drove by, all Harger asked was that they dropped off non-perishable food items or put some money in a container. Continue reading “Delaware Springs home puts on holiday show for LACare pantry”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
ORLANDO — Marble Falls High School senior offensive lineman and tight end Hanner Shipley has accepted an invitation to play in the Offense Defense All-American Bowl.
The game is 5 p.m. Jan. 2 at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium in Orlando. Shipley will play for the West team. Continue reading “Marble Falls’ Hanner Shipley to play in All-American Bowl game”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
SPICEWOOD — Despite a number of broken ribs and a punctured lung after a collision, 55-year-old volunteer firefighter Craig Schlicke said he would like to get back to work as soon as he can.
“I just got to rest a little while and get myself back in gear,” he said. Continue reading “Community aids Spicewood firefighter injured in wreck”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — Sam Warren Rabb influenced just about every facet of life in Llano County.
A seventh-generation Texan, Rabb, who died Dec. 8 at age 91, used to ride his horse to Llano school. Continue reading “Sam Rabb was cornerstone of Llano community”
