November 20, 2019 Issue

Judge Brett Bray called the special meeting of the Blanco Commissioners Court to order at 9:01 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18. All four commissioners were present for this meeting. The only discussion that took place was regarding the Nov. 5 election. Oscar Villarreal, elections administrator, provided a brief summary of the results and informed the court that the election ran smoothly.

The Johnson City Quilter’s Guild donated $1,500 for the purchase of body armor to the Johnson City Police Department on November 15, 2019. Each Johnson City Police Department patrol car will have quilts and stuffed animals, thanks to the Quilter’s Guild as well, for any situation that may require some comfort or warmth as the officers help citizens and children this winter.

The Blanco County Commissioners Court unanimously approved the Master Pipeline Agreement last Tues. Nov. 12. The Master Pipeline Agreement is composed of three different agreements: Pipeline Easement Agreement, Master Road Use Agreement, and the Blanco County Investment Agreement. Copies of the full agreements can be found on the Blanco County’s website under Public Notices tab in the Commissioners Court meeting 11-12-19 supporting documents.

The Blanco County Unit of the League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan organization devoted to voter registration, education, and mobilization, was honored with a proclamation Nov. 12 by the Blanco County Commissioners. Barbara Hudson, chair of the new unit, introduced other members in attendance. The Blanco County Unit was formed in October 2019, exactly 100 years after the nation’s first state chapter was established in San Antonio.

AUSTIN — Land Commissioner George P. Bush on Nov. 14 announced the Texas General Land Office's approval of $21,155,575 in Hurricane Harvey funds for Fort Bend County to conduct a buyout program. In the late summer of 2017, record-heavy rainfall brought by Hurricane Harvey catastrophically flooded streets and homes. Fort Bend County will use the funds to conduct a buyout program targeting approximately 100 homes most vulnerable to flooding. The funds come from a much larger pool of feder ...

Katherine Romans, Executive Director of Hill Country Alliance, was the program speaker for the November meeting of Johnson City Woman’s Club. Her topic was “Hill Country Issues and Challenges” and focused on the escalating changes to the Texas Hill Country brought by the popularity and rapid development of this area.

We’ve been talking about gift giving and the holidays. One other item to consider at this time – and actually throughout the year – is the safety of an individual with Alzheimer’s within the home. With care, people living with Alzheimer’s can remain in their homes safely for a longer period of time if safety issues are addressed.  However, safety issues will evolve as the disease progresses, so always be sure to re-evaluate safety periodically. The holidays bring extra people int ...

Board President Shelly Wenmohs called the Regular Board Meeting to order at 6 p.m. Former Board Trustee Kip Thompson gave the Invocation. Recognitions According to Cross Country Coach Kaznie Clark, the following students were recognized after competing for District in Jarrell: Akira Finegan, Maura Ibanez (8th), McKenna Cowsert, Lydia White (1st), Emma Burke, and Reed Moore (8th).

The Eagles 2019 season ended in the first round of the UIL State Football Playoffs with a 48-6 loss to the Tidehaven Tigers. Senior Cash Pearce had 119 all-purpose yards including a 79-yard kick-off return and the Eagles only score. Sophomore Quarterback Cade Boyer completed nine passes for 87 yards.

The Lady Eagles opened their basketball season with a 58-21 home loss against Cherokee last Tuesday night. Freshman Shelby Perrenoud was leading scorer with twelve points; Freshman Lydia White and Senior Kristine Henriquez added 4 points each. “We were patient offensively, but turnovers limited our ability to put more points on the board,” according to first-year Lady Eagle Head Coach Cori Baker.

Free Movie Night The Johnson City Library will screen “Megan Leavy,” the true life story of a young Marin corporal whose unique discipline and bond with a military combat dog saved many lives during her deployment in Iraq. The movie will begin at 5:30 p.m. Coping with Alzheimer’s: Lunch N’ Learn In an effort to increase disease awareness, provide community education to caregivers and support those affected by the disease, Alzheimer’s Texas will host an educational Lunch N’ L ...

Paul Nieto Huertaz was born in Artesia, New Mexico on June 18th, 1942 where he spent most of his life. Paul was a hard-working man who took care of his wife and seven kids, he would give you the shirt off his back, his last dollar and never asked anything in return.

Patricia “Pat” Hobbs Woods, age 82, passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 in San Antonio, TX.  She was born on March 31, 1937 in Johnson City, TX to Grace and Nathan Hobbs. Patricia worked as an elementary school teacher for over 30 years. She loved anything that involved sewing and had a special creativity in designing and making quilts.  She was also an avid reader and loved the library.  Above all else, family was her main priority and that legacy will survive all others.

The plentiful fish of Utah Lake, in the Utah Valley south of Salt Lake City, were much appreciated by the early pioneers who often journeyed south on fishing expeditions. Apparently during that time when her husband was on such an expedition, Hannah Cornaby struggled to feed her family, and recorded the following experience: One morning having, as usual, attended to family prayer, in which, with greater significance than often used, we asked, "give us this day our daily bread;"

Dear Editor and Readers, I am writing to correct my remarks at the November City Council meeting, published in today’s edition. In my memory, the City was only delinquent for two years of audited annual financial reports. (That was the case at the last time I wrote the Record Courier announcing a bid to improve governance in our city.) So, laboring under the delusion that we were only two years delinquent in financial reporting, last week I stated that I had seen an AFR for 2015-2016.

I’m in shock over the approval for the Pipeline Easement Agreement, Master Road Use Agreement, and Blanco County Investment Agreement by our county commissioners. Some months ago I was witness to a City Council Meeting where the council overwhelmingly agreed with the dozens of  citizens present that running a pipeline through our beloved Hill Country was a horrible idea.

Our Blanco County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to accept easement agreements with Kinder Morgan on Nov 12. I spoke to the court and asked them to delay voting until the next meeting for consideration of important safety issues. Fact: Kinder Morgan’s representative lied when he told the court that “each document has a professional stamp.” I pointed out that only the traffic control plans have professional stamps.

The writer O. Henry was naturally curious. Wherever he went he spent a lot of time soaking up the local flavor. His stories came from hotel lobbies, dance halls, saloons, park benches and lamp posts. Each story was a window into the world he was living in at the time. Born William Sydney Porter in 1860, O.

Marble Falls– The Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce announces the official opening of the 29th annual Walkway of Lights hosted by the Marble Falls Chamber of Commerce. This year, the highly anticipated holiday attraction will be open from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., starting November 22 through New Year’s Day.

Hill Country Memorial (HCM) focuses on the full continuum of healthcare by keeping community members out of the hospital and by empowering them with programs and services that reinforce healthy living as a habit. This year, to continue building a healthier community, HCM is launching the Give Wellness initiative to revitalize and expand the HCM Wellness Center.

AUSTIN– The Texas Access to Justice Commission (TAJC) has launched a digital resource called the Texas Transfer Toolkit to help Texans with limited means transfer their home, car, or money in a bank account to a beneficiary upon their death. “This resource will empower people to plan ahead and ensure their family is taken care of after they pass,” Trish McAllister, TAJC executive director, said.

Across the nation – including in the state of Texas – genetic testing company representatives are offering “free” genetic tests to Medicare beneficiaries. These tests can also be referred to as DNA screenings, cancer screenings, and hereditary testing, to name a few. The representatives go to senior centers, senior housing, health fairs, and even parking lots to convince people to let them take a cheek swab for testing.