November 3, 2016 Issue

The Varsity Lady Eagles earned the title of Bi-district champions and won their spot in the next round of playoffs after beating the Natalia Mustangs earlier this week. The match was won in three games 25-10, 27-25, 25-10, favoring Johnson City. The front row regulars were killing it Monday, October 31. Aleigh Wessels was the point leader with 11 kills, Skylar McKennis had eight kills and Bella Mae Swafford had six kills. Skylar McKennis led the team on the serving line, serving three aces.

A Johnson City resident was arrested by Blanco Police for armed robbery of a vehicle in the city of Blanco. His two passengers at the time were also arrested for other charges. On October 29 Blanco Police alerted Johnson City Police Chief, Randy Holland that Johnson City resident, Rojer Martinez Jr.

Voters in Blanco County will have slight variations on their ballots when they go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 8. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. throughout the county’s six precincts. “Voting turnout has been fairly high (in the past), but I have no idea what turnout will be on Election Day,” Blanco County Clerk Laura Walla said. The headliner on the ballot will be the presidential election.

The Varsity Lady Eagles earned the title of Bi-district champions and won their spot in the next round of playoffs after beating the Natalia Mustangs earlier this week. The match was won in three games 25-10, 27-25, 25-10, favoring Johnson City. The front row regulars were killing it Monday, October 31. Aleigh Wessels was the point leader with 11 kills, Skylar McKennis had eight kills and Bella Mae Swafford had six kills. Skylar McKennis led the team on the serving line, serving three aces.