FROM STAFF REPORTS
ROUND MOUNTAIN — A motorcyclist has died a day after a collision on Texas 71 near the intersection of RM 962 in Llano County, according to Texas Department of Public Safety officials.
Justin Morgan, 26, of San Marcos died at University Medical Center Brackenridge in Austin on Oct. 14 as a result of the collision, the report stated. Continue reading “San Marcos man dies after Texas 71 motorcycle accident near Round Mountain”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The right sculpture in the right place has a way of changing the landscape.
“My wife liked the piece. It brightens up the front yard and adds color to the landscape,” said Mark McCary, a Marble Falls attorney. “The glass catches the sun and does very nice rays.” Continue reading “Sculpture on Main in Marble Falls to feature two dozen new pieces; unveiling Oct. 18”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — Burnet residents should remain cautious if they receive a call from somebody claiming to be from the city of Burnet demanding payment for past-due utility bills.
According to city officials, several Burnet residents have reported getting calls from an individual describing himself or herself as a city employee. The caller tells the resident his or her utility bill is past due and, if the customer doesn’t immediately provide private banking information over the phone, the city will terminate those utility services. Continue reading “Burnet officials caution residents about over-the-phone utility scam”
DANIEL CLIFTON-PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls City Manager Ralph Hendricks remained hospitalized Oct. 13 after a bicycle accident the previous day.”They did upgrade his prognosis to ‘good’ last night,” said Mayor George Russell on the morning of Oct. 13. “He had been listed in serious condition.” Continue reading “Marble Falls City Manager Ralph Hendricks suffers head injury from bicycle accident”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
SUNRISE BEACH — With a spin of the cage, Sunrise Beach Volunteer Fire Department Chief Jim Miiller mixed up a batch of tickets. As the cage came to a rest, inside sat the winning ticket for a $500 VISA gift card. Continue reading “Sunrise Beach VFD, ladies auxiliary raise money for rural department”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
ROUND ROCK — Scott and White Healthcare has named Ernie Bovio as the new CEO for the Hill Country region, as Kevin Leeper steps down from the position to pursue health-consulting ventures, officials announced.
Bovio, the Round Rock region CEO for the past eight years, will combine his current duties with those of the Hill Country region position, according to a statement. Continue reading “Hill Country Scott and White CEO steps down; officials consolidate with Round Rock”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
COTTONWOOD SHORES — For now, the Cottonwood Shores Volunteer Fire Department is not responding to fire emergencies or city ordinance violation calls within the city limits.
EMS service is not affected. Continue reading “Contract dispute leaves Cottonwood Shores without aid of volunteer fire department”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — For teacher Audrey Beltran, educating students involves more than analyzing data or preparing for tests. Continue reading “Marble Falls ISD rises to top of the class with state ratings”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — It’s homecoming week for Marble Falls High School and Principal Manny Lunoff wants to help the community get pumped up for the event.
The Mustangs’ football team (2-3, 0-1 in District 25-4A) host their district home opener against Leander Rouse at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at Mustang Stadium, 2101 Mustang Drive. Continue reading “Mustang ‘HERD’ looking to paint town for homecoming”
