MARBLE FALLS — Cell phone and Internet service and radio/TV connections went out as the old U.S. 281 bridge went down early March 17. Continue reading “Old U.S. 281 bridge is no more; blast knocks out communication services”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Since 1977, the humble Old Train Depot visitors center on U.S. 281 served as the place guests and newcomers to the Marble Falls area could learn about local sites and activities or just sit and chat.
Continue reading “Marble Falls welcomes new Visitors Center on March 24”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Cell phone, internet and radio/TV connections went out as the U.S. 281 bridge went down early March 17. As the bridge imploded from left to right with flashing lights and one large POP, shrapnel from the bridge cut the Verizon fiber optic cable and nicked the sewer line. Continue reading “U.S. 281 bridge implosion disrupts phone service”
Before its scheduled March 17 implosion, long-time Marble Falls residents reflected on the 77-year history of the U.S. 281 bridge. Continue reading “Remembering the old U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Those making plans to watch the old U.S. 281 bridge implosion early March 17 should keep their ears open for signs the blast is near.
A Texas Department of Transportation spokesperson said horn blasts will be used to signal the coming implosion.
Continue reading “TxDOT outlines implosion procedures for old U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls”
Crews are demolishing two strip malls in the northeast corner of the intersection of U.S. 281 and Texas 29 in Burnet to make room for a Valero convenience store, officials confirmed. During the past several years, the buildings have housed a detailing and car-repair shop, an insurance company and a gas station. According to Burnet Chamber of Commerce officials, the new store could be complete sometime this summer. Staff photo by Marie Ebeling
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — A new restaurant is taking the place of the former Patton’s on Main in downtown.
The building, located at 201 Main St., was sold to a Houston man who owns two restaurants there. The restaurant will be called Forno’s on Main, according to Marble Falls Economic Development Corp. executive director Christian Fletcher.
Continue reading “Italian restaurant moving into former Patton’s on Main building in Marble Falls”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — A 50-year-old woman died after a March 13 rollover accident on FM 2147 about a mile southeast of U.S. 281, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Continue reading “50-year-old Marble Falls woman dies in FM 2147 rollover”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — When the countdown for the implosion of the old U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls begins March 17, KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune is throwing a party, and the public is invited. Continue reading “KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune holding Big Bang Bridge Party on March 17”