MARBLE FALLS — Fred Graham’s sudden death Feb. 4 at a local business stunned his eldest son, Jamie. As word spread of his dad’s memorial service, several unexpected mourners made their way to First Baptist Church of Marble Falls on Read more…
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MARBLE FALLS — When First Baptist Church worship pastor Dorey Stubblefield considered producing George Frideric Handel’s classic oratorio “Handel” for the church’s 2016 Christmas program, he knew what he was getting into. Handel composed the piece in 1741 from text Read more…
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CASSIE— Martelle Luedecke has a deep-rooted passion for nature and giving back to the community — a trait she said is fueled by a “symbiotic” relationship with her teenage children. “My kids go with me. It’s all four of us. Read more…
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KINGSLAND — Wendy Taylor was floored when told Kingsland Aqua Boom won The Picayune’s Locals Love Us award for Best Community Event in the Llano area. “You’re kidding?” replied the event’s chairwoman. Then, she thought about it. Aqua Boom, after Read more…
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BURNET — The Burnet Summer Concert Series has not only become the hottest ticket in town but has also grown in support and demand among concertgoers across the state. The event — about to launch its fifth year — was Read more…
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BURNET — When Casey Schubert was told she was voted the Burnet area’s Best School Coach in The Picayune’s Locals Love Us contest, she wanted to make sure it was the right Schubert. “Are you sure it’s not David?” she Read more…
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MARBLE FALLS — Whether it’s a quirky wooden car made with care by a father-and-son team or a local merchant’s speedster equipped with an elaborate fiberglass shell, the Marble Falls Soapbox Classic has thrilled crowds with its entertaining pace and Read more…
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BURNET — Darlene Denton just can’t turn down a good idea. Even though the annual Diva Dawgs Daddy-Daughter Dance and the first-ever Bulldog Bros Mother-Son Dance hadn’t yet happened, she was already thinking about ways to improve it for 2018 Read more…
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MARBLE FALLS — At just 23 years old, James Fry believes he’s only as good as the people with whom he surrounds himself. Fry, who is a public works operator with the city of Marble Falls, shared that life philosophy Read more…
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MARBLE FALLS — Though it’s Erika O’Connor’s first year as the principal at Colt Elementary School, the community has already noticed her impact. That’s why The Picayune readers voted her as their Best School Administrator in the Marble Falls area Read more…
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