December 22, 2016 Issue

Johnson City Police Department has submitted arrest warrants for two suspects after a traffic stop on Monday night, December 19th where Johnson City Police Officer, John Pedraza discovered drugs and drug paraphernalia which qualifies the suspects for second degree felonies. According to a report from Johnson City Police Chief, Randy Holland, on December 19, 2016, Officer John Pedraza observed a Silver Chrysler Minivan with only one headlight traveling Northbound on Highway 281.

Johnson City hosted the Lady Warriors from Ingram Friday night and lost a close contest 47-35. The Lady Eagles fell to 0-2 in district play and 2-11 on the year. The Lady Eagles will take a break and resume play after Christmas. Johnson City and Ingram matched baskets in the first quarter and took a 10-8 lead in the opening period.

A 28-year-old Blanco area man was killed early Saturday when he was involved in a two-vehicle accident on Highway 281 on the south side of the city. Blanco Police Chief Mike Ritchey told the Blanco County News that Austin Wilson was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred between 12:15 and 12:30 a.m.

gain! Two years ago, when a surge of women and children were coming into Texas seeking asylum from out-of-control gang violence in their Central American homelands, we were asked to help the caregivers who were helping the refugees after Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) had processed them. The refugees were arriving with little but the clothes they had been wearing for weeks on their one- to two-thousand-mile journeys.

THE BABY JESUS WAS NOT BORN ON DECEMBER 25. What? Are you kidding me? Nope. The Christmas season brings with it a lot of great and wonderful traditions, but have you ever thought how these customs came about? You may be surprised! Let’s start with that Christmas date. The early church in the first few centuries did not celebrate the birth of Jesus arguing against celebrating all birthdays of saints and martyrs.

I believe in Santa Claus. I have to for the sake of my grandchildren. They are convinced that Santa and Mrs. Claus, who appeared recently at the lighting of the Old Blanco County Courthouse, are the real thing. All the other Santa’s are just their helpers. I have to believe in flying reindeer; stockings stuffed with candy, nuts and toys; Christmas trees twinkling with bright lights topped by angels or stars; and I believe that if I don’t behave as I ought, Santa just might give me a lump of ...

Congratulations to the LBJ art students that competed in the 2016 San Antonio rodeo art contest December 10 and 11, 2016. Ten students from Johnson City won awards and placed in the contest. “This was one of the largest Rodeo Art Shows in Texas.” Said LBJ High School Art Teacher, Diane Hudson.

The Johnson City Eagles opened district play Friday night against the Warriors from Ingram Tom Moore High School. The Eagles used a strong second half to pull away from the Warriors and claim a 64-49 victory. The Eagles are 1-0 in district play and 8-4 overall. The Eagles will take a holiday break and will be back in action after Christmas.

The 33rd/424th Judicial District Attorney’s Office, which covers Blanco County, has received a grant from the Texas Governor’s Office to help with costs associated with an upcoming capital murder trial. According to published reports, Llano-Burnet-Blanco District Attorney Wiley “Sonny” McAfee’s office received $223,000 to help with expenses in the case involving John Lawrence, 24, who is accused of sexually and physically abusing 15-month-old Sunny Bort, the daughter of Lawrence’s g ...

Johnson City hosted the Lady Warriors from Ingram Friday night and lost a close contest 47-35. The Lady Eagles fell to 0-2 in district play and 2-11 on the year. The Lady Eagles will take a break and resume play after Christmas. Johnson City and Ingram matched baskets in the first quarter and took a 10-8 lead in the opening period.

THE BABY JESUS WAS NOT BORN ON DECEMBER 25. What? Are you kidding me? Nope. The Christmas season brings with it a lot of great and wonderful traditions, but have you ever thought how these customs came about? You may be surprised! Let’s start with that Christmas date. The early church in the first few centuries did not celebrate the birth of Jesus arguing against celebrating all birthdays of saints and martyrs.

I believe in Santa Claus. I have to for the sake of my grandchildren. They are convinced that Santa and Mrs. Claus, who appeared recently at the lighting of the Old Blanco County Courthouse, are the real thing. All the other Santa’s are just their helpers. I have to believe in flying reindeer; stockings stuffed with candy, nuts and toys; Christmas trees twinkling with bright lights topped by angels or stars; and I believe that if I don’t behave as I ought, Santa just might give me a lump of ...

gain! Two years ago, when a surge of women and children were coming into Texas seeking asylum from out-of-control gang violence in their Central American homelands, we were asked to help the caregivers who were helping the refugees after Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) had processed them. The refugees were arriving with little but the clothes they had been wearing for weeks on their one- to two-thousand-mile journeys.