FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — With the November election approaching, Burnet school district officials are hoping to address questions and concerns regarding a proposed $26.75 million bond on the upcoming ballot. Continue reading “Burnet CISD holding presentations on $26.75M bond; election is Nov. 4”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — A matchup of longtime rivals pits a squad suffering a lopsided loss against an opponent that sent shockwaves throughout Class 5A.
Marble Falls (2-2, 0-1) welcomes Dripping Springs (2-2, 1-0) at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26 to Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive in Marble Falls. Continue reading “Marble Falls football hosting explosive Dripping Springs”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — The Burnet High School football team is preparing for its first true road test of the season.
The Bulldogs (3-1) travel to Taylor (0-4), located at 355 FM 973, for a 7:30 p.m. start Sept. 26. Continue reading “Burnet football prepares for road game vs. Taylor”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — When Jacey Ferguson came across Shadow several weeks ago outside Colt Elementary School, she was shocked — despite her years as a Marble Falls Animal Control officer. Continue reading “Marble Falls animal control officer seeks help for badly neglected dog”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
GRANITE SHOALS — Construction on two full-size tennis courts can begin next week thanks to a $64,000 matching grant from the Roddick Youth Tennis Foundation to the city of Granite Shoals.
Officials with the foundation presented the check to the city council during its meeting Sept. 23. Continue reading “Construction on courts to start at Granite Shoals tennis center”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — Once upon a time, the town of Burnet became home to a “very useful engine.” But this is no fairy tale because on Sept. 27-28, it comes true. Continue reading “Thomas the Tank Engine rolls into Burnet Sept. 27-28”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — When Madlyn Hoffman saw a person walk through the doors of her namesake store, she took one thing to heart about the customer: She (or he) is important and should be treated as such. Continue reading “Madlyn’s in Marble Falls celebrating 50th anniversary”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls police believe alcohol might have been a factor in an early morning accident that left a 47-year-old Granite Shoals woman dead.
Marble Falls police as well as Marble Falls Fire Rescue and Marble Falls Area EMS responded to a two-vehicle accident about 2:20 a.m. Sept. 21 in the 1400 block of U.S. 281 in Marble Falls. Continue reading “Marble Falls police believe alcohol involved in early morning fatal accident on U.S. 281”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Two passengers in a Toyota sport-utility vehicle escaped a crash with a coach bus Sept. 20 with only minor injuries.
According to Marble Falls Police Officer David Amidon, the driver of the SUV attempted to make a U-turn on eastbound Texas 71 when the bus came came over the hill and could not avoid striking the vehicle. Continue reading “SUV making U-turn hit by bus on 71; minor injuries reported”
