Author: Wendi Wilkerson
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The Formula One Powerboat Championship series hits Lake Marble Falls for the first time this weekend. The Battle on the Colorado is Friday-Sunday, Aug. 1-3, at Lakeside Park. Event producer Chris Keefer and Katie Savage of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce told KBEY listeners what to expect.
Dawn Capra of the Community Resource Centers of Texas talked with KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune about what the organization does and how it is helping victims of the Fourth of July flood. Listen to the interview below.
Ark of Highland Lakes has been leading the charge for flood recovery in the area. The nonprofit’s Ben Henderson told KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners how they can help. Listen to the interview below.
Burnet County Judge Bryan Wilson was in the KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune studio to talk about recovery from the Fourth of July flood. Listen to the interview below.
The Bertram Community Cupboard is holding a food drive on Friday, June 27, at 112 Grande St. Janelle Smith of Crossings Real Estate and the food pantry’s Michelle Blake told KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners how they can help. Listen to the interview below.
A luncheon honoring women veterans of Burnet County is 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at Highland Lakes VFW Post 6974 in Burnet. Retired U.S. Army veterans 1st Sgt. Lori Greco and Col. Sherry Morley were in the KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune studio to talk about the event. Listen to the interview below.Â
Granite Shoals Police Chief John Ortis and Fire Chief Tim Campbell made a pit stop in the KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune studio to talk about the Battle of the Badges on Friday and Saturday, June 20-21, at Quarry Park. Barbecue cook-off teams are invited to compete, particularly first responders. Listen to the interview below.
A community-wide Freedom Day celebration of Juneteenth is Saturday, June 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Westside Park. KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune spoke with St. Frederick Baptist Church’s Bessie Jackson about the event. Listen to the interview below.
The Bellamy Brothers are in town Saturday, June 14, for a free Jackson Street Jams concert. Organizer Damon Beierle told KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune listeners about the family-friendly event on the Burnet square. Listen to the interview below.
The Hoover Valley Volunteer Fire Department is holding its annual fish fry at noon Saturday, June 14, at the main fire station. Chief Cody Dixon spoke with KBEY 103.9 FM Radio Picayune’s Mac McClennahan about the tasty fundraiser. Listen to the interview below.
