JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — It didn’t take long for Mustangs fans to see the seriousness of the Marble Falls High School football’s intersquad scrimmage Aug. 8. Continue reading “Defense impressive in Marble Falls football scrimmage”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — The Burnet High School varsity offense scored about four touchdowns during a 60-minute intersquad scrimmage Aug. 9. Continue reading “Offense shines in Burnet football scrimmage”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — A few years ago, Marble Falls High School received an “unacceptable” rating from the state, but since that time, the campus staff and students have taken the school from unacceptable to highly rated.
The Texas Education Agency released the latest accountability information Aug. 7, and along with earning a “met standard,” Marble Falls High School also received a five-star rating. Continue reading “Marble Falls High School earns five-star rating from TEA”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
SPICEWOOD — Come and get it during the Spicewood Community Center Barbecue and silent auction Aug. 9.
The barbecue offers a unique culinary taste as organizers have decided to go with a wilder flavor. Continue reading “Try something ‘wild’ at Spicewood Community Center barbecue Aug. 9”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Though women who step through the doors at Open Door Recovery face a rough road ahead, more than 100 have taken those tentative steps to a better life. And more than half succeeded. Continue reading “Open Door Recovery celebrates four years with open house”
SPECIAL TO THE PICAYUNE
HORSESHOE BAY — The third annual mah jongg tournament benefiting the Highland Lakes Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is Oct. 14.
Officials are now accepting player reservations, which are due by Oct. 7. Continue reading “Mah jongg tourney to help Highland Lakes SPCA”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — City leaders have launched the My Town Housing Program to spur the housing and job markets as well as revitalize an older neighborhood in the southeastern sector of Burnet, officials say. Continue reading “Burnet EDC buys lots to rekindle job, housing growth”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — August brings more than just back-to-school shopping and triple-digit temperatures.
For Highland Lakes wineries, August means harvest season. Continue reading “Highland Lakes wineries prepare for August harvests”
FROM STAFF REPORT
BURNET — When Kyle Park takes the stage during the Burnet Summer Concert Series on Aug. 9, the Texas singer-songwriter wants each song to add something to the show, not mimic the piece before it. Continue reading “Kyle Park brings homegrown music to Burnet Summer Concert Series”
