FROM STAFF REPORTS
KINGSLAND — A structure fire March 11 destroyed a home in Kingsland.No injuries were reported at the fire in the 2400 block of River Oaks Drive.
Continue reading “Kingsland fire guts residence; no injuries reported”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
HORSESHOE BAY — A recently found deer carcass in Horseshoe Bay once again has brought attention to the presence of a mountain lion in the area.
According to a news release from the Horseshoe Bay Police Department, a carcass found in the 500 block of Silver Spur Street on March 6 likely was killed by a mountain lion. Continue reading “Mountain lion believed responsible for Horseshoe Bay deer carcass”
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — A new fire station finally might be coming to Burnet.
The City Council awarded the winning $2.1 million bid to Teal Construction during a special meeting March 7.
Continue reading “Burnet on track to get new fire station”
DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls and Burnet students could be taking guitar lessons or studying other activities if the two Burnet County school districts land a federal grant.
Continue reading “Marble Falls, Burnet schools partner up for student enrichment opportunities”
Kingsland residents and drivers can look forward to a new Buddies convenience store opening at the corner of RR 1431 and RR 2900 this summer as owners and operators Alva Timmons (left), Derek Timmons, Brian Maples and Nancy Maples break ground on the facility. The 6,600-square-foot store will feature 10 fuel pumps plus a high-speed diesel dispenser, a franchise chicken restaurant, another food-service business and branded fuel. Customers also will enjoy drive-through service that includes everything the store sells, the owners say. Staff photo by Daniel Clifton
MARBLE FALLS — One final hurdle for the Texas Department of Transportation to use explosives to demolish the old U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls is cleared.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department authorized the use of explosives March 5 for a 60-day period beginning March 4.
Continue reading “Texas Parks and Wildlife gives OK to implode U.S. 281 bridge”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
GRANITE SHOALS — When Farmhouse Restaurant owner Pat Heinecke temporarily shuttered the eatery in December for renovations, she never thought it would trigger such a response.
Continue reading “Farmhouse Restaurant in Granite Shoals to reopen after renovations”
JENNIFER FIERRO • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Events for Spring Break 2013 were finalized during the regular meeting of the Marble Falls Parks and Recreation Commission on March 4.
Several local businesses have donated items to make each event more enjoyable for area children, Parks and Recreation Director Robert Moss said.
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — Concerned residents and business owners near the U.S. 281 bridge who have not personally heard from officials about the upcoming implosion likely won’t.
And it’s not because the Texas Department of Transportation or contractor Archer Western have disregarded safety in planning the bridge’s implosion.
Continue reading “TxDOT, Archer Western share implosion plans for U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls”