Mum’s the word: It’s no secret that homecoming florals are bigger in Texas
Megan Martinka’s living room in Granite Shoals explodes with ribbon every summer in preparation for…
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Mah jongg enthusiasts use power of play to support charities
Some of the most ardent mah jongg players in the Highland Lakes had never heard…
Marble Falls drum circle offers good vibrations
Bongo drums beat out a rhythm, while wooden instruments such as guiros, cuicas, maracas, and…
THAT’S MY JOB: Crockett Savage quenches Hill Country thirsts one truckload of water at a time
Crockett Savage delivers water. Not bottles of water or even cases of it. Savage and…
IN THE GARDEN: Frost tolerant vs. frost susceptible
For fall gardening, it is important to know which vegetables are frost tolerant and which…
BEYOND BOOKS: Kingsland Library an all-around community space
Little fingers grab the sides of colorful plastic trays filled with kinetic sand, modeling dough,…
Backyard Chicken Mama Michelle Hernandez touts recuperative coop benefits
Michelle Hernandez is a self-proclaimed “Backyard Chicken Mama.” For over 20 years, she has raised…
Helping hands after the flood
Rain was still falling and rivers and creeks were rising when the first of thousands…
JOIN THE CLUB: Lift your voice with Highland Lakes Men’s Chorus
The Capitol Rotunda in downtown Austin reverberated on a March weekday with the deep baratone…
IN THE GARDEN: Tree-planting time
Fall is a great time to plant a tree or shrub, symbolizing new beginnings. A…
New history book in Burnet County’s future
Work has begun on “Burnet County History, Volume III” to include people who settled in…
IN THE GARDEN: Helpful hints for August heat
August in Central Texas can be a challenging time for gardeners. The summer heat is…
Two Burnet churches ‘love thy neighbor’ with hot meals most Thursdays—no questions asked
On a recent Thursday, a man bounced through the door of Vanderveer Street Church of…
Literacy Highland Lakes needs volunteers
Literacy Highland Lakes addresses a big need in the area, but it also has a…
Groundwater expert Reno Lamb urges people to look up for water needs
Ceferino “Reno” Lamb wants residents to rethink their relationship with water, especially the water that…
PICAYUNE PEOPLE: Blogger Eric Siegmund preserves Hill Country vibe on The Fire Ant Gazette
Long before Twitter taught us to truncate our thoughts and Instagram filtered our reality, blogs…
F1 powerboats ‘fly’ into Marble Falls for Battle on the Colorado
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Battle on the Colorado is still scheduled to take place following Fourth…
Beyond Books: Marble Falls Library connects community, builds support
EDITOR’S NOTE: “Beyond Books” is a story series by The Picayune Magazine that features local…
IN THE GARDEN: Ideal mowing heights for different grasses
Maintaining your lawn at the correct height is crucial for the health and appearance of…
Burnet’s LACare food pantry faces growing need to feed
Demand for food at the Lakes Area Care emergency pantry in Burnet tripled over the…
W.C. Jameson’s terrific, terrifying, and true tales of unearthing hidden treasures
W.C. Jameson of Llano is a rare find. He’s a successful treasure hunter who, at…
IN THE GARDEN: Poisonous plants; pollination push
Venomous snakes and spiders aren’t the only things to be mindful of when outdoors. Some…
Highland Lakes communities celebrate Independence Day
Highland Lakes communities light up the night on America’s 249th birthday on Friday, July 4,…
HIGHLAND LAKES HELPERS: Rita Marquess heeds a biblical call to feed the hungry
But Jesus said, “They need not go away; you give them something to eat.” —Matthew 14:16, English Standard…