March 16, 2017 Issue

2018 Budget talks began at the quarterly meeting for the Blanco County Appraisal District (BCAD) Board. Janice Fox and Lanny Counts also updated the other board members on their recent meeting with the Johnson City School Board. The board also discussed public information requests. School Board Update Before hearing the proposed budget, Janice Fox and Lanny Counts who represent Johnson City ISD on the BCAD board thought it was important to inform the other board members of the ...

Blanco County Commissioners went through the agenda in reverse order on Tuesday, March 14 so they could end with an executive session discussing the possible lease of the Old Blanco County Jail. They also discussed renovations to an existing Justice of the Peace facility to function as a South-County annex; dispatch services; and set the date for the county-wide cleanup event. Old Blanco County Jail Jasmin Arpin presented her and Seth Stidham’s business plan for the Old Blanc ...

A dozen individuals were injured as the result of a four-vehicle accident on Friday, March 10. North Blanco County EMS was dispatched with the Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department to the scene of the incident South of Johnson City on HWY 281. Blanco County 911 received reports of a multiple-vehicle accident with injuries, including children injured.

In May of this year, Johnson City will host a municipal election in which citizens will get to vote on the Johnson City Mayor position as well as other local positions and issues. Earlier this month, the Johnson City Record Courier sent a questionnaire to both Incumbent Candidate Dawn Capra as well as Candidate Tim Vasquez so that our readers can get to know their Mayoral Candidates better. Their answers are unedited, directly from the candidate. Election day is May 6, 2017 with polls open from ...

In May of this year, Johnson City will host a municipal election in which citizens will get to vote on the Johnson City Mayor position as well as other local positions and issues. Earlier this month, the Johnson City Record Courier sent a questionnaire to both Incumbent Candidate Dawn Capra as well as Candidate Tim Vasquez so that our readers can get to know their Mayoral Candidates better. Their answers are unedited, directly from the candidate. Election day is May 6, 2017 with polls open from ...

Beginning March 22, Hill Country Memorial Medical Group will welcome an additional provider to its Johnson City Medical Clinic. Byron Hutson, MPAS, PA-C, will begin seeing patients at the clinic on Wednesdays. “In order to meet our patients’ expectations and the community’s needs, Byron will provide additional support in Johnson City,” said Carrie Culpepper, HCM Medical Group Director. Hutson will initially see patients with acute illness and injury and those who need more urgent care. ...

The Hill Country 100 Club, a non-profit organization which provides financial support to the families of fallen 1st responders (Police, Fire, EMS) in Burnet, Llano, Blanco and Lampasas Counties, is announcing its annual scholarship awards program to high school students within the region who are wanting to pursue a career in any of the listed 1st responder fields.

PRINCE DIED OF A DRUG OVERDOSE, HUMPHREY BOGART, CANCER. Sir Thomas More was beheaded and former President Warren G. Harding had a heart attack. Apart from all of them dying, do you know what else they had in common? They were 57-years-old. I turned 58 two days ago. I’m still alive and thank God that he gave me life and breath and everything I have.

Every month, on the 4th Thursday evening, the Johnson City Library offers a FREE Movie Night to the community. On March 23 the 2016 Oscar Winners Series continues with a showing of Arrival, one of the films nominated for Best Picture and the Oscar winner for Best Achievement in Sound Editing.

The Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center will host an introductory Nia (non-impact aerobics) workshop on Fri., March 24 from noon-1:30 p.m. The workshop is free for HCM Wellness Center members, and the cost for non-members is $10. The workshop will introduce basic Nia moves followed by a full workout session for people of all fitness levels. Originally called “non-impact aerobics,” Nia is a mind-body physical conditioning program that combines martial arts, modern dance and yoga in a worko ...

I remember the ballyhoo when photos of Elvis Presley were released showing him at a military base getting his head scalped by a U.S. Army barber. The girls cried and swooned, the guys were glad to see their rival taken down a notch. For me, the sad thing is that today such “scalping” is a daily occurrence in so-called barber shops all across Texas. Some of the fondest memories of my childhood include going to the barber shop with my dad.

Beginning March 31, the Texas Rangers Heritage Center will host its second annual Celebrate Texas event on their grounds at 1618 East Main Street in Fredericksburg. The center, which hosted its grand opening a year ago, is an ongoing project of the Former Texas Rangers Association (FTRA). The FTRA was formed in 1897 to preserve the history of Texas’ legendary and elite law enforcement group, the Texas Rangers. The Lone Star Open-Air Pavilion, Campanile, and majestic bronze sculptures all serv ...

The Johnson City FFA chapter is off to an impressive start by placing high at several Career Development Events (CDEs) this year. The Wildlife Management CDE requires students to be knowledgeable of wildlife species and their habitat, range plants, fish and game laws, and outdoor safety. Team members include Grey Grote, Blake Jenkins, Kelan Painter, Westin Perrenoud, Brinley Portie, Cody Sprouse, Brett Sultemeier, Darren Sultemeier, and Colby Turner.

PRINCE DIED OF A DRUG OVERDOSE, HUMPHREY BOGART, CANCER. Sir Thomas More was beheaded and former President Warren G. Harding had a heart attack. Apart from all of them dying, do you know what else they had in common? They were 57-years-old. I turned 58 two days ago. I’m still alive and thank God that he gave me life and breath and everything I have.

The Hill Country 100 Club, a non-profit organization which provides financial support to the families of fallen 1st responders (Police, Fire, EMS) in Burnet, Llano, Blanco and Lampasas Counties, is announcing its annual scholarship awards program to high school students within the region who are wanting to pursue a career in any of the listed 1st responder fields.

Every month, on the 4th Thursday evening, the Johnson City Library offers a FREE Movie Night to the community. On March 23 the 2016 Oscar Winners Series continues with a showing of Arrival, one of the films nominated for Best Picture and the Oscar winner for Best Achievement in Sound Editing.

The Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center will host an introductory Nia (non-impact aerobics) workshop on Fri., March 24 from noon-1:30 p.m. The workshop is free for HCM Wellness Center members, and the cost for non-members is $10. The workshop will introduce basic Nia moves followed by a full workout session for people of all fitness levels. Originally called “non-impact aerobics,” Nia is a mind-body physical conditioning program that combines martial arts, modern dance and yoga in a worko ...

Beginning March 31, the Texas Rangers Heritage Center will host its second annual Celebrate Texas event on their grounds at 1618 East Main Street in Fredericksburg. The center, which hosted its grand opening a year ago, is an ongoing project of the Former Texas Rangers Association (FTRA). The FTRA was formed in 1897 to preserve the history of Texas’ legendary and elite law enforcement group, the Texas Rangers. The Lone Star Open-Air Pavilion, Campanile, and majestic bronze sculptures all serv ...