JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The Burnet and Marble Falls high school cross-country teams have been preparing for the Region IV meets this week.
Both will compete Nov. 1 at the National Shooting Complex, 7504 Gass Road in San Antonio. Continue reading “Burnet, Marble Falls runners head to cross-country regional meets”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — When Burnet High School band director Jason Jones and his student leaders gathered in late July to lay out the expectations for the upcoming marching season, one goal they stated almost immediately was to “make it to state.”
All high school bands probably hope for that, but it’s not just wishful thinking for the BHS band and the Highlandettes, which make up the Esprit de Corps. The Esprit de Corps regularly advances to the University Interscholastic League state marching band competition. The last time bands in Burnet’s classification were eligible to advance to state was 2012, and the Esprit de Corps placed third. Continue reading “Burnet’s Esprit de Corps returns to state marching band contest”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Crews have built a water tank to expand the city’s water treatment plant capacity as part of a more than $5 million plant expansion project, Marble Falls officials said.
The new structure is located at the north end of the U.S. 281 bridge over Lake Marble Falls. Continue reading “Marble Falls launches $5 million water treatment plant expansion”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — After the first couple of 65-foot rounds of laying down the string of loomed bracelets, Tate Johnson handed the ball off to another youth. The ball still looked as big as it had when he started — about the size of a basketball and weighing more than seven pounds. Continue reading “Highland Lakes youth contribute to pediatric brain cancer research”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — The Burnet High School football team has already beaten the teams picked to finish second and fourth in District 13-4A Division I play.
Now, the Bulldogs (7-1 overall, 3-0 district) will try for the trifecta when they travel to Waco La Vega, 555 N. Texas 340 Loop in Waco, on Oct. 31 for a 7:30 p.m. start. The Pirates (3-5, 2-1) were chosen to finish third. Listen to the game on KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune or at KBEYFM.com with a pre-game show starting at 6:30 p.m. Continue reading “Burnet football on the road against tough La Vega”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Two games remain in the regular season, and the playoff picture for District 25-5A remains as clear as mud.
But some questions will be answered Oct. 31 when the Marble Falls High School football team travels to play at Leander Vandegrift, 9700 McNeil Drive in Austin. Kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune and at KBEYFM.com starting with a 6:30 p.m. pre-game show. Continue reading “Marble Falls football travels to Vandegrift”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — After a bye week that involved workouts and rest, the Faith Academy football team hopes the extra time results in a win against Temple Central Texas Christian.
The two play at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 at Pony Stadium, 1511 Pony Circle Drive, for Faith’s homecoming. Continue reading “Faith Academy faces Central Texas Christian for homecoming”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — The Llano High School football team can clinch a postseason spot with a win at Hondo on Oct. 31.
The District 13-4A Division II game is at Barry Field, 2603 Ave. H in Hondo, with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. Continue reading “Llano football can snag playoff spot with win against Hondo”
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MARBLE FALLS — While stockpiling a freezer full of venison is a nice benefit of deer hunting, you also can make a difference in the lives of fellow Texans who are struggling with hunger.
Through Texas Hunters for the Hungry, a Texas Food Bank Network program, hunters can donate venison to people who might not have enough to eat. Continue reading “Hunters can take aim at hunger with Texas Food Bank Network”
