The Texas Rangers have a long and storied history in Blanco County, Texas as they served with bravery and support to law enforcement. Created to protect settlers, the Texas Rangers have taken on many law enforcement roles. Known for its rugged terrain and frontier history, Blanco County is an important area for Ranger activities, especially during the lawless years of the late 1800s. The Buggy Barn Museum in Blanco is a venue for historical events.... read more

TxDOT conducted an informational meeting on July 30th in the Blanco High School Gymnasium. Around 200 attended. Although there was no formal presentation, representatives from TxDOT and consultants were on hand to answer questions. Presentation materials included an animated aerial view of the planned improvements of 19 miles of US 281 from US 290 to FM 306 in Blanco County which includes the US 281/ US 290 interchange.... read more

The Llano High School football players were back on the turf at Llano Stadium in the first week of fall training camp August 3-8 where they got plenty of work done and even had a few laughs as they worked. Head coach Matt Green and assistant head coach Ryan Priem took turns at quarterback, allowing QB1 senior Luke Davis to watch as his teammates flew around while participating in offensive and defensive passing plays. About 90 players in grades nine through 12 came out fo ...... read more

The Llano High School girls athletic department is enjoying more space in the athletic hallway located behind the two gymnasiums. That’s because the Llano High School football program has moved to into the new indoor facility that has a varsity and a junior varsity locker room, offensive and defensive coaches offices and an office for head coach and athletic director Matt Green. What that means is the Lady Jackets more than doubled their locker room space by taking four ...... read more

The Llano High School volleyball program is finishing its first week of two-a-days by participating in the Copperas Cove scrimmage Saturday, August 8. That leads to the season opener when Faith Academy of Marble Falls pays a visit to Llano Monday, August 10, with the junior varsity playing at 5 p.m.... read more

As the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) nears a final decision on the proposed Bell County East Switch to Big Hill Substation 765-kilovolt transmission line, several state leaders are urging the commission to reject the project entirely and restart the approval process under reformed rules. Following more than 15 hours of testimony before the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce on Wednesday, July 29, Committee Chairman Sen.... read more