The Yellow Catfish and the Little Llano Homeplace
Jess Kearsley lives along the Little Llano with farms and pecan trees shaping a self reliant frontier life. A drought threatens his prized yellow catfish and a friend volunteers to haul it away while a dust storm whirls over the 60 acres as lingering memories of a rugged era echo through the scene.
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Picnic Plans 4th of July at Woodcreek Creek Park
A covered dish picnic for property owners and country club members at Cypress Creek near Woodcreek Marina starts noon Friday July 4. Woodcreek provides barbecue chicken, hot dogs, sides, drinks, ice cream and supplies for $2 per adult and $1 per child under 12. attendees bring large dishes, serving spoons, and RSVP by calling 512 847 221 or writing to Woodcreek 1 Woodcreek Drive Wimberley TX 78676. The event features family games, a baking contest, a fireworks display at 9 15 p.m., and live music by Good Tymes. judges include Slim Pickens.
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Water hauling by Jess Carter on Cedar Hills
In an epilogue scene at a general store, Jess Carter is observed hauling water from the Little Llano into a new tank, using barrels and an old pickup as a makeshift firefighting effort. Will Templeton shares the anecdote, noting Carter’s long work over several days.
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