May 11, 2017 Issue
The votes have been tallied and Johnson City has spoken.
Dawn Capra has been selected for a third term as Mayor with 199 votes, defeating Tim Vasquez who had 143 votes according to tabulation totals posted by election officials.
Dawn Capra released the following statement to her voters.
“I want to thank the voters of Johnson City who re-elected me to serve as Mayor.” Mayor Dawn Capra Said.
Three candidates ran for two seats on the Johnson City ISD School Board. According to results posted by election officials, Cristol Carbary Corpus and Randy Rutherford secured the two positions up for election with 294 votes and 265 votes respectively., Jeffrey DeLeon did not get re-election for his seat and secured 196 votes.
Rutherford has been on the School Board for six-years while Corpus is a new member to the board.
Corpus expressed that she was impressed with the high voter turnout in th ...
Over the past weeks you may have been approached by a member of the Round Mountain EEA Club to purchase a raffle ticket for a beautiful quilt that was quilted by one of our club members. And you may have seen the quilt on display at the Texas Regional Bank or the Textile Studio in Blanco or at the Lone Star Bank in Johnson City.
JCISD to honor David Shanley with reception at LBJ High School
The community is invited to attend a come-and-go reception at LBJ High School from 4:30 to 6:30pm on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 to honor long-time JCISD Superintendent David Shanley. Shanley’s retirement brings to an end the longest tenure of any Superintendent in the district’s one hundred twenty-four year history.
Linda Haddock announced the purchase of the property at 100 N. Nugent Ave, the historic Cox Brothers Ford dealership dating to the 1920’s. The property currently houses Echo Gallery and Studio Massaro. Echo Gallery will continue its very successful run in Johnson City that Haddock began in 2014, now under management by Echo Partners, which she just launched with husband John Sone.
Sone, a retired soldier and former city manager, is enjoying the opportunity to participate in the growing art sc ...
On October 31, 1517, in Wittenberg, Germany, Martin Luther posted his thoughts about some theological topics and the practices of the Church. That simple action began the Reformation — a movement that changed Western society.
Those who follow Luther’s teachings number in the millions. Most Protestant churches today trace their lineage, in some part, to the teachings of Luther.
Luther’s writings on the freedom of the Christian to serve the government, and the role of the government to esta ...
THE MOST IGNORED COMMANDMENT OF JESUS is this: “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to all creation.” (Mark 6:15). Think about it: How many of you have had a real born again Christian share about how to get to Heaven over the last year? When was the last time you said, “Jesus loves you,” much less explain the way of salvation to a “sinner”?
On Tuesday May 16th at 6:00 pm, Blanco County Master Gardener Mary Joyce will introduce us to the Texas Superstar plants of Texas.
It isn’t easy to become a Texas Superstar® plant. Only the toughest, most reliable and best-looking plants make the cut. Every plant earning the Texas Superstar® designation undergoes several years of extensive field trials by Texas A&M AgrLife Research and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, both part of the Texas A&M System.
Three candidates ran for two seats on the Johnson City ISD School Board. According to results posted by election officials, Cristol Carbary Corpus and Randy Rutherford secured the two positions up for election with 294 votes and 265 votes respectively., Jeffrey DeLeon did not get re-election for his seat and secured 196 votes.
Rutherford has been on the School Board for six-years while Corpus is a new member to the board.
Corpus expressed that she was impressed with the high voter turnout in th ...
On May 8, 2017 the Johnson City ISD Board of Trustees celebrated Mr. David Shanley’s retirement as the Superintendent of Johnson City ISD.
The Board honored Mr. Shanley with a steak dinner prior to the meeting as well as a collector’s time piece to show their appreciation. During the meeting, Board President Shelly Wenmohs, read a resolution in support of Superintendent David Shanley’s years of service to Johnson City ISD.
es returned to last years form winning two games Saturday against the Pirates from Poth. The Eagles lost Friday night and had to win Saturday or call it quits for the 2017 season. Win they did - with the win, the Eagles claim the Bi District title and advance to the Area round of the playoffs to face Yoakum on Thursday, Friday and Saturday if needed.
JCISD to honor David Shanley with reception at LBJ High School
The community is invited to attend a come-and-go reception at LBJ High School from 4:30 to 6:30pm on Thursday, May 18th, 2017 to honor long-time JCISD Superintendent David Shanley. Shanley’s retirement brings to an end the longest tenure of any Superintendent in the district’s one hundred twenty-four year history.
On October 31, 1517, in Wittenberg, Germany, Martin Luther posted his thoughts about some theological topics and the practices of the Church. That simple action began the Reformation — a movement that changed Western society.
Those who follow Luther’s teachings number in the millions. Most Protestant churches today trace their lineage, in some part, to the teachings of Luther.
Luther’s writings on the freedom of the Christian to serve the government, and the role of the government to esta ...
THE MOST IGNORED COMMANDMENT OF JESUS is this: “Go into all the world and preach the Good News to all creation.” (Mark 6:15). Think about it: How many of you have had a real born again Christian share about how to get to Heaven over the last year? When was the last time you said, “Jesus loves you,” much less explain the way of salvation to a “sinner”?
The Hill Country Science Mill will be able to build a Creekside Monitoring Station interactive exhibit thanks to a $25,000 community development grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative.
The monitoring station is one of the final exhibits to be built in the museum’s backyard. Museum Science Director Bob Elde said the Creekside Monitoring Station will feature a pier on the bank of Town Creek that will enable visitors to study water quality, microscopic ...
Over the past weeks you may have been approached by a member of the Round Mountain EEA Club to purchase a raffle ticket for a beautiful quilt that was quilted by one of our club members. And you may have seen the quilt on display at the Texas Regional Bank or the Textile Studio in Blanco or at the Lone Star Bank in Johnson City.
Linda Haddock announced the purchase of the property at 100 N. Nugent Ave, the historic Cox Brothers Ford dealership dating to the 1920’s. The property currently houses Echo Gallery and Studio Massaro. Echo Gallery will continue its very successful run in Johnson City that Haddock began in 2014, now under management by Echo Partners, which she just launched with husband John Sone.
Sone, a retired soldier and former city manager, is enjoying the opportunity to participate in the growing art sc ...
On Tuesday May 16th at 6:00 pm, Blanco County Master Gardener Mary Joyce will introduce us to the Texas Superstar plants of Texas.
It isn’t easy to become a Texas Superstar® plant. Only the toughest, most reliable and best-looking plants make the cut. Every plant earning the Texas Superstar® designation undergoes several years of extensive field trials by Texas A&M AgrLife Research and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, both part of the Texas A&M System.
