JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The second U.S. 281 bridge over Lake Marble Falls soon will be open to traffic, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
When it opens, northbound and southbound traffic will cross the body of water on separate structures. Continue reading “Southbound U.S. 281 bridge to open in ‘early October’”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
COTTONWOOD SHORES — An outdoor market might soon sprout up off FM 2147 on the western end of the city.
Tentatively set to debut Oct. 28, the Castlerock Market and Art Bazaar could make Cottonwood Shores a new destination for vendors and shoppers. Continue reading “Outdoor market and bazaar a possibility in Cottonwood Shores”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
TOW VILLAGE — As Hilda Edeburn was thinking about her upcoming vacation, she decided to listen to a phone message. The person who left the message identified himself as an IRS employee and said he needed to discuss money Edeburn owed and it was imperative she contact him. Continue reading “IRS phone scam hits Highland Lakes; agency warns taxpayers”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — In a college classroom, Jim Wreyford was handed a red-hot globe glowing at 500 degrees Celsius.
Although scorching hot on one side. Wreyford could comfortably hold the other in his hand. Continue reading “Discover NASA artifacts, more at Hill Country Space Expo in Marble Falls”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — No one was injured after a car caught on fire and crashed into a motorcycle business in the 1600 block of U.S. 281.
The driver, a Granite Shoals resident, tried to pull off the highway as he was driving north on U.S. 281 after flames and smoke started coming from underneath the vehicle. Continue reading “Burning car smashes into Marble Falls motorcycle shop”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BURNET — When it comes to our trucks and tractors, the more power the better — especially at the third annual Bulldog Thunder truck and tractor pull, where it’s all about power. Continue reading “It’s all about power at Bulldog Thunder truck, tractor pull”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The second part of the season has descended on the Marble Falls High School football team.
The Mustangs (2-1) travel to face Cedar Park Vista Ridge (3-0) at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 in the District 25-5A opener at Gupton Stadium, located at South Vista Ridge Boulevard and East Park Street. Continue reading “Marble Falls football opens district against Vista Ridge”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — It’s homecoming week at Burnet High School, and few people have to tell the Bulldogs football team that winning the game is the cherry on top of a fun week.
The Bulldogs welcome Waco University (0-3) at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 19 to Bulldog Field, 1000 The Green Mile. The homecoming parade scheduled for Sept. 18 has been canceled due to weather. Continue reading “Burnet football welcomes Waco University for homecoming”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS —After having two short weeks to prepare for its past two opponents, the Faith Academy football team gains an extra two days.
The Flames (1-2) face San Antonio St. Anthony’s (0-3) at noon Sept. 20 at Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium on the University of the Incarnate Word campus, 4301 Broadway in San Antonio. Continue reading “Faith Academy match vs. St. Anthony’s has playoff implications”
