DANIEL CLIFTON and CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — When Marble Falls Area EMS crews responded to a woman in Horseshoe Bay on the morning of Oct. 14 who was exhibiting symptoms possibly similar to ebola, staff went in prepared for the worst.
“It was the first time to use our (high-contagion) plan,” said Jim Persons, EMS operations director. “The actual plan we had was implemented, and it worked very well.” Continue reading “Ebola brings ‘heightened awareness’ for emergency crews”
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MARBLE FALLS — Seven years ago, Marble Falls held its first Sculpture on Main. The idea, while new at the time, brought a sense of creativity to downtown.
But instead of directing people into art galleries, organizers took the art to the streets. Continue reading “Sculpture on Main set for viewing”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — If you’re a Burnet business owner or a community member who wants to get involved with the future of the city, Mark Lewis wants to meet with you Oct. 17.
And he’s bringing coffee and doughnuts. Continue reading “Coffee, doughnuts and a discussion about the future of Burnet on Oct. 17”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Whether it’s a sign of the times or just a needed change, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10376 recently went smokeless.
And they want to celebrate by racing belt sanders. Continue reading “Start your belt sanders! Marble Falls VFW celebrates going smokeless with unique races”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
LLANO — During the 1800s, people flocked to California for the Gold Rush. But in the later part of the century, a great deal of attention focused on Llano.
And you can learn a great deal about this explosive time — known as Llano’s Boom Era — during a tour of the Llano Cemetery. Continue reading “Llano Historic Cemetery Tour tells story of city’s Boom Era”
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BURNET — During World War II, it wasn’t uncommon for a young man to drop out of high school to join the military and serve his country. This practice even took place during other conflicts, from the Korean and Vietnam wars right up to the most recent ones in the Middle East.
What happened, however — especially to World War II and Korean War veterans — was these men tended to find a job and go to work after returning home. Few went back to high school to finish their studies and get their diplomas. Continue reading “Burnet CISD offers belated diplomas to service members who left school early”
CONNIE SWINNEY• PICAYUNE STAFF
HORSESHOE BAY – Officials unveiled the new Thomas C. Ferguson Power Plant on Oct. 15 with a dedication ceremony and tours for community leaders, touting its environmentally friendly technology that will be more efficient and reliable.
More than a hundred people attended the event on the grounds of the $500 million natural gas plant, which officially went online in August and replaces the old plant built in 1974. Continue reading “LCRA shows off new Ferguson power plant in Horseshoe Bay”
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AUSTIN – The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Oct. 14 issued a stay on the injunction of the enforcement of photo identification legislation as it applies to the upcoming election, according to a statement from Texas Secretary of State Nandita Berry. Continue reading “Texas voter ID law to continue after appellate court ruling Oct. 14”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
LLANO — Word has it that the notorious outlaw Johnny Ringo is back in Llano, but fortunately, he’s behind bars at the Red Top Jail, where he’ll stay until authorities can transfer him to Austin for his date with the judge.
Or maybe a group of local folks tired of his shenanigans will give him a short trip to the end of an even shorter rope. Continue reading “Llano Heritage Festival celebrates colorful characters, hardworking folks”
