JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — A less-than-perfect bridge implosion has delayed the demolition of two piers in Lake Marble Falls that are all that remains of the old U.S. 281 bridge.
Continue reading “TxDOT reviewing plans for demolition of old U.S. 281 bridge piers”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Independent School District Assistant Superintendent Janice Mauldin announced her resignation the week of March 18 to focus her efforts on a nonprofit school in Kenya. Continue reading “Marble Falls ISD assistant superintendent steps down for Kenyan school”
U.S. Rep. Roger Williams addresses the crowd gathered at the March 24 ribbon-cutting for the new Marble Falls Visitors Center. The 4,400-square foot facility is located at Second Street and U.S. 281 in Marble Falls. Dignitaries, chamber members and local residents gathered at the new building to officially open it. Staff photo by Amber Weems
MARBLE FALLS — With the theme “Building Our Tomorrow” serving as the backdrop, the Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber of Commerce honored members, directors and residents during its 54th annual awards banquet on March 23. Continue reading “Marble Falls/Lake LBJ Chamber celebrates a successful year”
CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — Authorities charged an Indiana woman March 21 with operating a gambling place, gambling promotions and possession of gambling devices after a seizure of computer equipment at seven businesses referred to as Internet sweepstakes parlors in two counties. Continue reading “Authorities nab two after raid of suspected gambling parlors in Burnet, Llano counties”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — The city of Marble Falls plans on saving 290,000 gallons of potable water thanks to efforts by staff and the parks department to use treated effluent on parks and ballfields.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — The City Council gave a thumbs up March 19 to extending Main Street to Lakeside Park.
Marble Falls City Manager Ralph Hendricks said the council awarded a bid of $308,000 to SK Nelson to make improvements to the portion of Main Street south of Yett Avenue.
Continue reading “Marble Falls giving southern Main Street a facelift”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — The Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees unanimously approved a contract for designating peace officers and security personnel.
Continue reading “Burnet CISD campuses getting police presence for remaining school year”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The March 17 implosion of the 77-year-old U.S. 281 bridge was not the end of work on the structure.
Two concrete piers in Lake Marble Falls remain to be demolished. Officials said that could happen sometime in the next two weeks.
Continue reading “TxDOT sets tentative date to demolish U.S. 281 bridge piers”
