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Granite Shoals Police Sgt. John Ortis looks like a law enforcement officer with his cropped hair, a smattering of tattoos (he was a Marine), and stocky build. A casting agent for a film company looking for a man to play a street cop would pick Ortis. But Ortis, like most law enforcement officers, isn’t a…
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Drought, wildfires, historic flooding. The Kingsland Volunteer Fire Department had to respond to it all in 2018 as well as to an increased call volume. Through all that, readers of The Picayune and listeners to KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune noticed and voted Chief Danny Stone as their Locals Love Us favorite first responder in the…
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A different layout in 2018 didn’t stop The Picayune readers and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners from again naming the Walkway of Lights as their Locals Love Us favorite community event in the Marble Falls area. No matter the layout or circumstances, voters still loved walking through the lighted sculptures at Lakeside Park in…
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The Bluebonnet Festival brings thousands of visitors to Burnet each April to celebrate the state flower. As the festival enters its 36th year, event co-chair Angela Moore said its success is thanks to all of the volunteers who operate the “Most Exciting Small-Town Festival in Texas” like a well-oiled machine. “Our committee consists of different…
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“If it’s to be, let it be me.” That quote sums up Dave Richison’s approach to coordinating the Kingsland Lions Club's flood relief efforts in the community. It came from a friend who served as president of the national Lions USA organization. It also serves as a rallying cry for Richison and other Kingsland Lions…
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With members contributing more than 18,000 hours of volunteer service in 2018, it’s not hard to see why The Picayune readers and KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners picked the Highland Lakes Master Naturalists as their Locals Love Us favorite club/organization in the Burnet area. “This is a completely service-oriented group and title,” said Susan…
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When people step into the Llano County Precinct 3 justice of the peace office, they aren’t always in a good mood. After all, they might be there regarding a traffic ticket, a misdemeanor charge, or a civil matter. It’s not exactly the best of circumstances. The justice of the peace staff, including Judge Era Marion,…
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As Burnet County district clerk, Casie Walker, along with her staff, is responsible for thousands of pages of district court records. While more recent records are often filed online, or have been digitized, the office also houses volumes of handwritten records from the late 19th century and early 20th century. “I love looking through some…
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Tucked just off RR 1431 between Kingsland and Fuzzy’s Corner is a place to which you can escape for a few hours or a few days. If you’re into fishing, hunting for arrowheads, or just relaxing under the Highland Lakes sky, you can’t miss with a visit to Long’s Fish and Dig. Those are just…
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When it comes to finding a park — local, state, or national — that offers a lot for just about everyone in the family, it’s hard to beat Inks Lake State Park. Located on the shores of Inks Lake but with parts that stretch up and into the surrounding hills, Inks Lake State Park is…