The Marble Falls Independent School District’s Child Nutrition Department is dishing out fresh fruits and vegetables grown by Texas farmers through the Farm Fresh Challenge. Created by the Texas Department of Agriculture, the challenge promotes nutritious, homegrown eating by encouraging districts across the state to purchase and serve locally produced foods to students. “Every year, […]
The Llano County Commissioners Court approved changes to the pay period for Sheriff’s Office staff during its Nov. 28 meeting to bring the county into compliance with the federal Fair Labor Standards Act. It had been out of compliance since at least April 2018. LCSO staff have been working 182.5-hour work periods divided among 12 […]
The Picayune and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune Toy Drive will broadcast live from 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 7 at Chevrolet-Buick in Marble Falls (pictured) and the Burnet fire station. File photo Help make sure no child in the Highland Lakes goes without something under the Christmas tree by giving to one of several toy […]
Christmas on the Square in Burnet features a snow play area. The event is from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 10. Photo by Martelle Luedecke/Luedecke Photography The big event this week is Christmas on the Square in Burnet on Saturday. You can get in the festive spirit at holiday happenings across the Highland Lakes […]
Marble Falls city staff have outgrown the current City Hall, 800 Third St. A new and expanded City Hall is in the works. File photo With Marble Falls expected to grow in the coming years, the city will need a bigger place to do business, and talks regarding a new City Hall have become more […]
The following people were arrested and booked into the Burnet County Jail during the period of Nov. 25-Dec. 1, 2022, according to Burnet County Sheriff’s Office logs. City of residence and release information are listed when available. This list does not constitute an official court document, and all persons are innocent until proven guilty in […]
The Marble Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10376 is hosting several events in December, including a free supper for veterans and first responders, a Pearl Harbor Day remembrance, live music, and a New Year’s Eve celebration. The post is located 1001 Veterans Drive. Events include: Free supper Friday, Dec. 2, from 5-7 p.m. Free […]
LEFT: A sewage leak at the privately owned B&W Gatherings Wastewater Treatment Facility in Granite Shoals was said to have gone unattended from Friday, Nov. 25, until the evening of Sunday, Nov. 27. Nearby residents say this is a chronic issue. Staff photo by Dakota Morrissiey RIGHT: Sewage leaked into the grass near the Tropical […]
Jaime Veloz (left) and wife Selene with Granite Shoals Police Officer Rey Salinas and Chief John Ortis during the 2021 Ground Zero car and truck show. Staff photo by Jennifer Greenwell The Ground Zero truck club is hoping for a boatload of new toys during its car and truck show Dec. 3. The event is […]
Check agendas and websites to see if the following government meetings are in person, virtual, or both. Agendas are posted 72 hours before a meeting so are not always ready by the time this list is published. Check links for more information. Tuesday, Dec. 6 Marble Falls City Council 6 p.m. regular meeting Council Chambers […]
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