FROM STAFF REPORTS
KINGSLAND — In June, a flood at the CASA for the Highland Lakes Area office felt as if the Grinch was getting a head start on ruining Christmas for the youth with whom the organization works.
The rainwater destroyed or damaged many of the items the staff and volunteers had set aside for the kids’ Christmas gifts. Continue reading “CASA looking for ‘angels’ to make sure kids have gifts Christmas morning”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
LLANO — One of the things all writers — whether published or not — relish is the chance to learn from other writers. It’s kind of a peek behind the curtain type of thing.
And it’s not just writers, avid readers often enjoy a trip into the minds of authors just to learn how they come up with those stories that keep people turning the page. Continue reading “Texas Writes workshop for would-be novelists, family history buffs and book fans”
BURNET — Highland Lakes residents can head to the polls Nov. 4 to have an impact on local and statewide elections.
While national attention is focused on mid-term elections, predominately the U.S. Senate, in Texas, this marks a new page in state leadership as the Lone Star State is destined to get a new governor. Since Gov. Rick Perry (R) isn’t running this time, Texans will decide among a few candidates with most people’s attention on the race between Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott (R) and State Sen. Wendy Davis (D). Continue reading “Burnet CISD bond, governor’s race on Election Day ballot”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School football team lost 47-42 to Leander Vandegrift in a close District 25-5A contest Oct. 31.
The Mustangs (4-5 overall, 2-4 district) needed to go 75 yards with only 60 seconds left in the game for a chance to win. Continue reading “Marble Falls loses back-and-forth contest vs. Vandegrift, 47-42”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
WACO — The Burnet Bulldogs looked to cinch up a district title Oct. 31, but the Waco La Vega Pirates dashed that idea with a strong performance and a 33-28 win.
The loss drops the Bulldogs to 3-1 in District 13-4A Division I and elevates the Pirates to 3-1 as well Continue reading “La Vega ends Burnet’s district winning streak”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
COTTONWOOD SHORES — Friends and family of a 17-year-old Marble Falls High School student recovering from injuries she suffered in a car accident in August are holding a benefit for her Nov. 1 at On the Rocks in Cottonwood Shores. Continue reading “Benefit for Marble Falls High School student injured in accident is Nov. 1”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — Keeping youth safe is a full-time enterprise. Just ask a parent. But sometimes, amid all the “dos” and “don’ts,” even parents and grandparents might have a few questions of their own, especially when it comes to drugs.
And teenagers themselves probably have tenfold the questions and concerns. Continue reading “Burnet’s Join the Journey to present ‘Truth About Drugs’”
AMANDA ROSE • SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls Public Library is welcoming New York Times-bestselling author Linda Castillo on Nov. 7.
Originally from Ohio, where her Amish thrillers are set, Castillo knew from an early age she wanted to be a writer, penning her first novel at 13. The author of 27 novels, she is the recipient of numerous industry awards and a nomination for the prestigious Rita. Continue reading “Amish thrillers author Linda Castillo coming to Marble Falls library”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — If you’re a Burnet County deer hunter and think you’ve taken the biggest buck during opening weekend, Nov. 1-2, then the folks at Griffith Taxidermy want to see it.
And if it truly is the biggest buck of the weekend, you could end up with a free shoulder mount. Continue reading “Burnet taxidermist wants your big bucks for deer hunting contest”
