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Board President Shelly Wenmohs called the regular meeting of the JCISD Board to order on January 11, 2021 at 6:03 p.m. in the LBJ Elementary Cafeteria. A quorum was established with six members present. There were no public comments.
January is School Board Appreciation month, and the Board was recognized and honored for their service.
Gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.2 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.38/g, according to GasBuddy.
Average gasoline prices on January 18 in Texas have ranged widely over the last five years:
$2.24/g in 2020, $1.94/g in 2019, $2.28/g in 2018, $2.14/g in 2017 and $1.67/g in 2016.
Includi ...
On Friday, Donna Cummings she took her oath of office for another term on the North Blanco County Library District. Cynthia Keene also took her oath for another term as well but no picture was taken. Courtesy photo.
CareFlite, America’s oldest joint use air medical program will open a new air medical base on March 1, 2021. The new base will be located at the Buchanan Dam Community Center, 2395 Ranch Road 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
For the first time, Llano County will have a state-of-the-art Bell 407GX EMS helicopter based in the county for quick responses to emergencies including patient transfers from local hospitals to the closest trauma centers.
The new year has started, and 2021 resolutions have been made. While many New Year’s goals focus on improving health and finances, consumers should also consider resolutions they can make to prevent fraud and protect their personal information.
In 2020, the top scams in Texas included government impostor scams, tech support scams and phishing scams.
The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week.
At the Texas State Capitol, a variety of legislative agendas took center stage at the start of the 87th session, which will run 140 days. Gov. Greg Abbott’s goals include ensuring Texans have access to high-quality healthcare, improving public safety, getting Texans back to work and promoting the state’s economic recovery.
Many other state organizations announ ...
The first part of David Attenborough’s book, “A Life on Our Planet” consists of a number of sub-sections based on what was going on in Attenborough’s life at that time. The first section began in 1937 when he was an 11-year-old riding his bike around to explore the English countryside and sea shore.
No one had the Monday blues at the Henry House in Blanco earlier this week when residents and staff members who wanted the COVID-19 vaccine were able to receive it, thanks to the county’s EMS service. But the county is experiencing a delay in further shipments of the vaccine that’s very much in-demand.
Residents of the long-term care facility were eager, even anxious, to roll up their sleeves.
“Our residents are hoping this will be a way for them to be able to get out and spend time ...
The North Blanco County ESD-1 held a regular meeting via Zoom videoconferencing on Monday evening. President David O’Bannon called the meeting to order at 7 p.m., and a quorum was established.
Secretary-Treasurer Kay Odiorne motioned for approval of the minutes from the December 14, 2020 regular meeting and Commissioner Kirk McElhinney seconded; this motion carried 5-0.
The City Council held a regular meeting on January 12, 2021 at City Hall. Mayor Rhonda Stell called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Pastor Steve Sanchez gave the Invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance was recited. There were no public comments. At 6:02 p.m. Council adjourned into a Closed Session and resumed Open Session at 7:04 p.m.
The Eagle Junior Varsity team was the lone winner on Friday night as the Harper Longhorns came to town for District 29-2A basketball. The JV Eagles stretched their district record to xx wins without a loss behind a balanced scoring attack that included seven points each by Ryan Alvis and Ryan Shipley, six points from Owen Portie and XX Rogers and five points from xx Lopez.
The 8th Grade Lady Eagles avenged an earlier loss to Harper outplaying the host Lady Longhorns for the 32-18 victory. Seven players combined for double figure scoring in the first and third quarters, led by Jackie Early with 8. Maddie Hacker added 6 points, Kathryn Johnson 6, Bo Crownover 4 and Madison Marshall 4.
Board President Shelly Wenmohs called the regular meeting of the JCISD Board to order on January 11, 2021 at 6:03 p.m. in the LBJ Elementary Cafeteria. A quorum was established with six members present. There were no public comments.
January is School Board Appreciation month, and the Board was recognized and honored for their service.
Flora Maxine Cox, age 95, of Harrison, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Harrison.
The daughter of Andy Burton Knapp and Cora (Heeter) Knapp was born on February 1, 1925 in Sturkie, Arkansas.
Flora started teaching when she was 21 years old and taught business education in Johnson City and Borger, Texas for 39 years.
Gasoline prices in Texas have risen 7.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09/g yesterday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 13,114 stations in Texas. This compares with the national average that has increased 4.2 cents per gallon versus last week to $2.38/g, according to GasBuddy.
Average gasoline prices on January 18 in Texas have ranged widely over the last five years:
$2.24/g in 2020, $1.94/g in 2019, $2.28/g in 2018, $2.14/g in 2017 and $1.67/g in 2016.
Includi ...
CareFlite, America’s oldest joint use air medical program will open a new air medical base on March 1, 2021. The new base will be located at the Buchanan Dam Community Center, 2395 Ranch Road 261, Buchanan Dam, TX 78609.
For the first time, Llano County will have a state-of-the-art Bell 407GX EMS helicopter based in the county for quick responses to emergencies including patient transfers from local hospitals to the closest trauma centers.
The new year has started, and 2021 resolutions have been made. While many New Year’s goals focus on improving health and finances, consumers should also consider resolutions they can make to prevent fraud and protect their personal information.
In 2020, the top scams in Texas included government impostor scams, tech support scams and phishing scams.
Hal “Boss” Peterson left the family ranch at 15 years old to work at Mr. Weston’s garage at the corner of Water Street and Sidney Baker in Kerrville. By the time Boss was 18, he and his brother Charlie owned the place. The Peterson Garage and Auto Company became the cornerstone of a family business empire.
Sid “Cap” Peterson, Hal and Charlie’s father, broke horses on the Schreiner Ranch and drove cattle to Kansas.
The celebration of a new year is a good time to set goals and make plans for the year ahead. New Year’s resolutions often focus on personal health, family, relationships, decluttering the house and volunteering. Whatever your goals are, deciding on a plan and sticking to it will be essential.
The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week.
At the Texas State Capitol, a variety of legislative agendas took center stage at the start of the 87th session, which will run 140 days. Gov. Greg Abbott’s goals include ensuring Texans have access to high-quality healthcare, improving public safety, getting Texans back to work and promoting the state’s economic recovery.
Many other state organizations announ ...
The first part of David Attenborough’s book, “A Life on Our Planet” consists of a number of sub-sections based on what was going on in Attenborough’s life at that time. The first section began in 1937 when he was an 11-year-old riding his bike around to explore the English countryside and sea shore.
