FROM STAFF REPORTS
SPICEWOOD — A man crossing Texas 71 on Feb. 16 died after he was struck by a car, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety official.
The pedestrian, 55-year-old Pedro Hernandez, was pronounced dead at 7:19 p.m. at the scene, near the intersection of Reimers Peacock Road, the report stated.
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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
MARBLE FALLS — The Lower Colorado River Authority approved the Texas Department of Transportation’s request to use explosives for the demolition of the old U.S. 281 bridge over Lake Marble Falls.
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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Marble Falls Independent School District will address campus security Feb. 18 during its regular board meeting.
Assistant Superintendent Allen Roberts said three campuses have set-ups in which people entering the schools do not necessarily have to go through the main office.
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DANIEL CLIFTON • PICAYUNE EDITOR
MARBLE FALLS — Typically, Texas Legislative sessions give school administrators a bit of heartburn, not knowing what changes state leaders are going to throw at them.
JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
BERTRAM — Municipal court payments in Bertram have a new way to be submitted.
The city now takes online payments at www.bertramcourtpmts.com.
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JARED FIELDS • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — A partnership between the Galloway-Hammond Recreation Center and YMCA of Greater Williamson County could be near.
Although no action was taken during the Burnet City Council’s regular meeting Feb. 12, City Manager David Vaughn said he hoped to have something in writing by the next meeting.
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CONNIE SWINNEY • PICAYUNE STAFF
BURNET — A National Rifle Association Foundation grant has armed Burnet County deputies and constables with resources for safety and training.
FROM STAFF REPORTS
MARBLE FALLS — Generations have crossed the U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls, but Feb. 12 is the last day the iconic landmark will be open before all traffic switches to the new structure.
Continue reading “Traffic switching to new U.S. 281 bridge in Marble Falls on Feb. 12”
FROM STAFF REPORTS
BURNET — Pet owners are being warned of a distemper outbreak found in a number of Burnet area raccoons.
Continue reading “Raccoons test positive for distemper in Burnet; pet owners warned of danger”
