FROM STAFF REPORTS
BRIGGS — A Copperas Cove woman died at the scene of a collision between her car and an 18-wheeler on U.S. 183 on May 28, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety report.
The collision was reported at 3:40 p.m. just off the intersection of loop 308 outside Briggs in far north Burnet County. Continue reading “Copperas Cove woman killed in Briggs accident involving 18-wheeler on U.S. 183”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
LLANO — Watching runoff from rain pour over structures such as the Llano River Dam on Memorial Day provided some relief from the drought; however, unless the wet weather trend continues, the rise could become short-lived, officials say.
“It’s coming over (the Llano River Dam); a tremendous amount of water for us right now,” Llano Mayor Mike Virdell said. “We just hope it will sustain itself.” Continue reading “Rainfall over Highland Lakes provides temporary relief from drought, raises reservoirs”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — At first, it sounded like an exciting day for one Walgreens customer as she shared with the checkout person her good fortune. She told the employee how she had won a new car and only had to pay a $500 fee for tax, title and license to get it.
The elderly customer was in the process of buying a Green Dot card, which would allow her to pay the fee over the phone to the company awarding the prize. Continue reading “Green Dot card scam targeting elderly promises a new car”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — Voters have another round in the Democratic and Republican party primaries with the run-off elections May 27.
On the Democratic ticket, the two run-off races are for statewide elections. David M. Alameel and Kesha Rogers are vying for the party’s nomination for U.S. senator. And Richard “Kinky” Friedman and Jim Hogan are squaring off for the Texas commissioner of agriculture nomination. Continue reading “Burnet and Llano counties hold run-off elections May 27”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — After more than six months without a full-time city manager, the city of Marble Falls named one during its May 20 meeting. And the selection brings a lot of experience in issues facing the lakeside community such as transportation and growth. Continue reading “Mike Hodge is new Marble Falls city manager”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
BERTRAM — Bertram City Council added two new members during a special meeting May 20.
Mike Konarik, who defeated James Worrell for Glen Hopkins’ vacated seat, was sworn in. Council members then appointed Ray Berrett to fill the seat of former council member John Mandigo. Continue reading “Bertram adds two council members, approves hire of utility director”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Even before Marble Falls Independent School District board members approved the hires May 19 of boys head basketball coach Paul Gammage and head football coach and athletic director Matt Green, Green had already met his players hours earlier. Continue reading “New Marble Falls football coach: ‘Where I’m supposed to be’”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Construction on the hospital tower for the Baylor Scott & White Hospital-Marble Falls, located off U.S. 281 on Texas 71, continues to make progress as workers reached a milestone May 16 after crews “topped out” the building’s structure with a ceremonial tree, according to a hospital news release. Continue reading “Marble Falls hospital takes shape with construction on top floor”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — After 14 years with Faith Academy of Marble Falls — the last six as school administrator — Mark Earwood is leaving the private Christian school to lead another one in North Carolina. Continue reading “Faith Academy administrator Mark Earwood resigns”
