Author: mac@thepicayune.com
We caught up with Penne Richards (Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Texas Tech University), Sarah Ramos (OLLI Coordinator), and local leadership volunteer Linda Baker to explore one of the best intellectual and social programs in the Hill Country: OLLI at TTU Highland Lakes! Designed specifically for adults aged 50 or “better,” OLLI […]
Big things are happening on the north end of the Highland Lakes! Jeri Devereaux, Executive Director of the Lake Buchanan/Inks Lake Chamber of Commerce, stopped by the morning show to share two major events hitting our lakeside community. First, the Chamber is hosting a community celebration to honor the Lake Buchanan Conservation Corp (LBCC) for […]
Getting ready for the first day of school can be stressful for families, but a dedicated local tradition is making sure every student in the Highland Lakes walks into the classroom feeling confident and fully prepared! This week, Jon Weems and Jonathan Sultemeier from B2SB, stopped by the morning show to preview the 2026 Back […]
Rodeo season is officially back in the Highland Lakes! This week on the morning show, Katie Skinner from the Marble Falls Rodeo Association stopped by the studio to give us the complete insider rundown on the 2026 Marble Falls Pro Rodeo returning to Charley Taylor Arena. Make sure you bring cash – admission to the […]
World-class wakeboarding is back in Kingsland, July 31-August 1, 2026. Mac caught up with event organizers Maddie Allen and Brady Westlund to preview the highly anticipated 2026 Wakepoint Open wakeboarding and wakesurfing competition on Lake LBJ. Pulling in top tier global competitors from Japan, France, England, and Australia to battle alongside Texas locals, this premier […]
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 […]
