July 6, 2017 Issue
There were two fatalities in a crash that shut down HWY 281 for most of the day, Monday, July 3.
According to a news release from North Blanco County EMS, on Monday, shortly before 11:30 a.m., a southbound DPS trooper spotted a Honda sedan traveling north on HWY 281 and swerving into the oncoming lane of traffic.
Andrei Tomescu, identified as the suspect installing skimmers in a Johnson City Bank ATM last week, is still wanted by Johnson City Police and Houston Police. Two suspects remain unidentified in the incident.
Johnson City Police Chief, Randy Holland, reported they had issued four felony warrants for the seventeen year old Houston resident who installed skimmers in an ATM last week.
Blanco County Commissioners met for a budget workshop on Wednesday, July 5. Elected officials and other county funded entities were represented to present their concerns and budgetary requests.
The workshop’s purpose was to discuss budget concerns and answer any questions Commissioners may have before formulating the final draft of the 2017 budget.
The special meeting opened with a moment of silence for the death of a former Blanco County Commissioner who passed in the early morning hours of ...
On Wednesday June 21 the Round Mountain EEA met at the beautiful home of Dash and Louise Crofts. Hostesses this month were Louise, Camilla Wenmohs, and Ann Debo. The roll call question was “If you could accomplish one thing that you haven’t done yet, what would it be?” and some interesting answers were given.
The Nominating Committee discussed that they are working on a slate of officers for the Club and Council for next year and will have an announcement ready for vote at the July meetin ...
Thursday July 13, 2 pm-3pm, teens and adults are invited to a frighteningly good “Build a Better World” special event at the JC Library. Join us as we explore some of the ghostly history of Johnson City by touring the Masonic Cemetery. The cemetery was purchased in 1892 by local Masons on behalf of the Johnson City Masonic Lodge.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that the nomination period for farmers and ranchers to serve on local Farm Service Agency (FSA) county committees began on Wednesday, June 15, 2017.
“Through the county committees, farmers and ranchers have a voice. Their opinions and ideas get to be heard on federal farm programs,” said FSA Administrator Sonny Perdue.
