DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
KINGSLAND — While members of the Flashbacks know the ins and outs of the Big Band sounds of the 1940s, you don’t have to go back that far to be familiar with the band’s repertoire. In fact, if you follow one of the most popular shows on TV, you get a taste of what this 17-member group can do. Continue reading “The Flashbacks keep Big Band sound alive with monthly shows”
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BURNET — Despite a more “rigorous” set of standards this past academic year, the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District students and staff nailed their studies. Continue reading “Burnet schools earn state distinctions”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
BERTRAM — It’s time to put away the grits and celebrate all things oatmeal once again.
The 37th annual Oatmeal Festival returns Aug. 30 to downtown Bertram and, of course, kicks off Aug. 29 in Oatmeal. Continue reading “Oatmeal Festival in Bertram/Oatmeal is ‘funky good time’”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
SPICEWOOD — Sometimes, you just don’t know where to turn when faced legal issues. But Spicewood residents can find a little direction at their local library thanks to the innovative Lawyer in the Library program. Continue reading “Spicewood Community Library offering free monthly legal clinics”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
LLANO — As the Llano High School band ends its daily practice, the three drum majors call out to each of the classes. One student, holding his trumpet, smiles. He’s the only eighth-grader among high school students, but here, he’s just a member of the band. Continue reading “Llano High School band members in step with each other”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The Marble Falls High School football team has one last scrimmage before starting the regular season next week.
Marble Falls welcomes Kerrville Tivy at 7 p.m. Aug. 22 to Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive. Freshmen play at 4 p.m., while junior varsity takes the field at 5:15 p.m. Continue reading “Marble Falls football wants ‘aggressive’ scrimmage against Kerrville Tivy”
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HORSESHOE BAY — Four candidates — including two incumbents — have filed to run for three at-large positions on the city council during the upcoming election in November, according to city filing records.
The filing deadline for Horseshoe Bay City Council ended Aug. 19. Continue reading “Four Horseshoe Bay candidates file for three city council spots”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
BLUFFTON — Two of the most common questions Kathleen Riordan hears from Metroplex-area friends are “You live where? In a what?” Continue reading “Bluffton pottery artist spins her wheels in peace”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Children can learn a few things from a golfer about being good citizens.
“Golfers, in general, learn respect for the game because they monitor their own behavior,” said Charlie Keiser, owner/broker of Century 21 Keiser and Co. “They call their own penalties. They learn a little personal integrity by learning the rules of the game. Golf really teaches kids to be better people. It is a good life skills program.” Continue reading “Golf, good citizenship program tees off at Colt Elementary”
