Texas History, Deep in the Heart
The history of the Highland Lakes has been shaped by its geography and people, including leaders who rose to power, some as high as the presidency, and whose names have been memorialized on its infrastructure. This Highland Lakes History Guide collects in one place all of the stories that have been published in
The Picayune Magazine and on
DailyTrib.com and
101HighlandLakes.com.
The political machinations behind the building and
naming of the Lower Colorado River Authority dams and
a library in Burnet are revealed in the regular feature
“What’s in a Name?” — with many more tales to come.
Residents recall growing up in the area, looking back at how the communities have changed, grown, and evolved in another regular feature, “Remember When.” Stories printed so far include:
For all "Remember When" stories from The Picayune Magazine,
click here.
Other stories include tales of:
The stories on these pages reflect the grit, the gumption, and the visions that built the communities in Burnet, Llano, and Blanco counties. Let us know what you want us to explore in Highland Lakes history next by emailing
suzanne@thepicayune.com.