JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF

LLANO — Every afternoon there are up to 200 belt buckles on a granite counter ready to be shipped to customers across the nation and around the world.

Some are rectangular, while others are oval. Some are silver, some are gold and others are a mix of both. Continue reading “Belt buckles are Tres Rios Silver’s connection to world”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

MARBLE FALLS — Susan Yewell loves the idea of public art — the type that brings a bare wall to life and gets people talking. So when she looked at the green-walled concession stand of the Granite Country Youth Soccer Association’s “The Greens” field in Marble Falls, she didn’t see a cinder-block building, she saw potential art.

More specifically, a mural. Continue reading “‘The Greens’ soccer field gets reds, blues and yellows in public art project”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

MEADOWLAKES — A little more than three years ago, Steven Galan and Jeff Wilson sat down to think about what they could do to help struggling families during the Christmas season. Wilson, the Hidden Falls Golf Club pro, and Galan, a local worship leader, decided to focus on one of their strengths: golf.

So they started a golf tournament — but not just any tournament. They wanted to create an experience that would benefit local families and get participants and sponsors so excited that they just couldn’t stay away from future events. In 2012, the inaugural year, the Highland Lakes Christmas Caddy Golf Tournament raised more than $13,000 and helped lift the spirits of 12 families. Continue reading “In third year, Highland Lakes Christmas Caddy golf tournament hopes to help more families”

JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF

COTTONWOOD SHORES — The Cottonwood Shores City Council came to an agreement with city staff on the hiring process for a new police chief during a special meeting Nov. 10.

The council voted in executive session to approve city administrator and city secretary Sheila Moore’s recommendation of a candidate and not consider any further candidates. The person’s name was not released at the meeting because they had not yet been contacted. Continue reading “Cottonwood Shores has police chief candidate, hiring process”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

MARBLE FALLS — When Marble Falls Parks and Recreation director Robert Moss began putting together a proposal to nominate Johnson Park for Lone Star Legacy Park honors, he had a 127 years of history and stories to use, but something was still missing.

“We have a lot of stories — written and oral — and I have some really old photos, but my challenge has been finding photos from the 1930s and ’40s,” he said. “That’s what I need.” Continue reading “Photos of Johnson Park from 1930s, 1940s needed for Lone Star Legacy Park designation”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

MARBLE FALLS — When Corey Bogue landed the lead role in Marble Falls High School’s production of “Paganini,” he began researching a man who, as a violinist and composer, created some of the most intricate musical pieces that still challenge musicians today.

But Nicolo Paganini also had a dark side, making the musician who lived from 1782 to 1840 the equivalent of a modern rock star. Continue reading “Marble Falls theater arts students explore Paganini’s life in dark comedy”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

BURNET — As the Burnet County judge, Donna Klaeger heard a lot about what the county needed. Some ideas were, well, not quite right for the area. Other ideas, though, were worth thinking about.

One such concept revolved around making Burnet County not just a travel destination but a conference/convention spot. The only problem was neither the county nor any of its cities really had a facility that fit the bill. Continue reading “Survey seeks input on possible Burnet County convention center”

DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR

JOHNSON CITY — A fundraising event Nov. 15 offers a sneak peek at exhibits and activities coming to the Hill Country Science Mill.

And what a peek it is. Continue reading “Get hands-on at Hill Country Science Mill fundraiser”

JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF

MARBLE FALLS —The Marble Falls High School football team ended its season with a 45-27 loss to Georgetown East View in a District 25-5A contest Nov. 7.

With the win, the Patriots (8-2 overall, 5-2 district) advance to the playoffs. Continue reading “Marble Falls football season ends with loss to East View”