Author: mac@thepicayune.com
History is coming alive right here in the Highland Lakes! KBEY’s Mac in the Morning sits down with Darlene Oostermeyer from the Falls on the Colorado Museum to discuss their brand-new Texas-America 250 display. As part of the lead-up to the nation’s major milestone celebration, this exhibit bridges the gap between regional Texas heritage and […]
Area non-profits have a major opportunity to secure local funding. Mac sat down with Linda Baker, Sandra McFarland, and Sandy Facemire from the Highland Lakes Service League (HLSL) to discuss the launch of their 2026 Community Grant Program. Applications are officially open for 501(c)(3) organizations serving Burnet and Llano counties, with funds targeting vital local […]
Great food, live music, and wonderful causes are coming together this weekend! Mac sits down with Kiel Arnone from Round Mountain Cider Mill and Chief Jeff Opem with the Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department to talk about a very tasty community fundraiser taking place Saturday, June 27, at the Cider Mill in Round Mountain. This […]
Chief Derrick Curtis and Chris Louviere took a break from saving the world this morning to hang out in the studio with Mac and talk free burgers and hot dogs, and to announce the dedication celebration of the Michael E. Phillips Fire Station (Station #2) located at 6423 County Road 120, Marble Falls. This critical […]
Summer on the water is officially here, and the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its premier lakeside event: the second annual Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber Bass Tournament, June 20, 2026. KBEY’s Mac in the Morning sat down with Chamber Executive Director Jeri Devereaux to talk about the upcoming tournament, local […]
The rows of American flags lining local streets on holidays are put there by the Highland Lakes Kiwanis Club. This year, they are launching a new Community Flag Display at Lakeside Park for Independence Day. Mac sat down with Kiwanis President Kathy Van Eeten and Jay Brown to discuss how you can show your patriotism […]
Mac sits down with Waylon Hibbets of the Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire Department to talk about their biggest community event of the year, the Annual Hoover Valley VFD Fish Fry happening on June 13, 2026 at the station, 303 CR 118B, Burnet. The event is from noon until sold out. Serving up their famous golden-brown, […]
Build your game this summer! Coach John Berkman jumped off the basketball court and into the studio to tell us about the Marble Falls Summer Sports Camps. Open to all Hill Country youth, these camps combine elite skill-drills with high-energy fun. Help your child build confidence on and off the court! Register today at MFMustangs.org. […]
Beat summer boredom! Join Kate Bravo at the Marble Falls Public Library for a summer packed with live animals, mad science, magic shows, and awesome reading challenges! It’s all one hundred percent free, the reading challenges for kids and adults kick off June 1. Kate dropped into the studio to tell us all about it! […]
The Burnet County Agrilife Extension Service has all sorts of programs and opportunities coming in the next few weeks! Extension Agent Kelly Tarla stopped by the studio and visited with Mac about it all. Listen here, and find out more at the Burnet County Agrilife’s Facebook page!
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