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Tuesday was Texas Independence Day, and Saturday will mark the anniversary of the fall of the Alamo.
Texas is a land with a wealth of history dating back as far prehistoric times. Once great dinosaurs roamed the land. At times it was covered with shallow seas. While taking a walk through the Hill Country, one can find sea shell fossils laying in abundance on the caliche ground.
In true Johnson City fashion, the community would like to come together and assist its neighbors with storm debris clean-up. The City of Johnson City is spearheading an organized event to bring these volunteers to those who need the help. This Saturday, March 6, will be the first official Winter Storm clean-up.
Volunteers are asked to meet at City Hall at 9 a.m.
By Tricia Hartmann
Ray Bible, JCVFD President, called the February business meeting to order at 6 p.m. on February 24. There were nine members present, and a Quorum was established. Under public comments ESD-1 President David O’Bannon spoke to the firefighters to ask them what equipment is needed, and members are working on a list of items to present to O’Bannon.
Minutes of the January Business meeting were approved with motion from Captain Chris Welch and second from Vice President E ...
Getting the second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is just as important as having the first dose, according to James Partin, M.D., Internal Medicine, Chief Medical Officer for Hill Country Memorial. That’s because the immunity nearly doubles after receiving both doses.
“With the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine, you probably have at best 50% immunity from the first dose by the second week after getting it,” Partin explained.
By Rachel Lumpee
Judge Brett Bray called a special meeting of the Blanco County Commissioners Court to order at 9 a.m. on Feb. 23. Commissioners, Tommy Weir, Emil Uecker, Chris Liesmann, and Paul Granberg, were present. Citizens either watched the live streaming video of the meeting via the “Blanco County” Youtube channel or attended in person at the Blanco County Courthouse.
After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, two citizens provided public comments.
First, D’Anne Welch mad ...
It’s no mistake that artists seek out the highland lakes area for inspiration alongside a peaceful annual reprieve at Paint the Town. The much-anticipated event that centers around a Plein Air competition will reemerge in May 2021 after a sorely missed absence in 2020. The winning artists from 2019, will exhibit an impressive display of creative arts to the Texas Hill Country with canvas, oils, and conversations.
A returning artist, Alison Leigh Menke, will be joining the 2021 event from ...
As Texans across the state continue to deal with the damage from the mid-February winter storm, so does the political fallout in Austin.
So far, seven of the 16 board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas have resigned. CEO Bill Magness defended ERCOT’s decision to order widespread blackouts while testifying before a joint hearing of two state House committees last week.
Meanwhile, the Public Utility Commission, which oversees ERCOT, says it has opened an investigation ...
Mayor Rhonda Stell issued a proclamation on February 12th, 2021 that designated March 1, 2021, as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in the City of Johnson City, Texas. The Mayor and City Council urge all citizens to remember those who have lost their lives and honor those who are forever marked by COVID-19 and those who continue to suffer from the impact of this virus.
The Johnson City Library staff is excited to announce that the library has made a new addition to the outdoor area. Behind the library along the walking path, you will now find a new Story Walk, an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone, old or young.
The Story Walk was put in place to promote reading in a non-traditional setting while also interacting with nature.
Johnson City already had more hungry families because of coronavirus-related job losses, and then came the Great Blizzard of 2021, further depleting food supplies. The Johnson City Lions Club helped keep one pantry filled — JC’s Christian Food Pantry, which serves those in need all over north Blanco County. Club President Paul Axtell (right) presented the $500 check to pantry Director Tim Vasquez.
Courtesy photo.
After a 10-1 stumble against Blanco in their season opener, the Varsity Eagle Baseball team rattled off four wins in two days to win the Championship in the Charlotte Invitational Tournament last week. Head Coach Steven Shipley praised the solid performance of the Eagle pitching staff as a highlight of the week with a 6-0 shut-out against Dilley and a 15-0 no-hit shutout of Brooks Academy on Friday followed by a Saturday morning 10-0 no-hit shutout against LaPryor.
The 2020-2021 Varsity Eagles Basketball Team ended their season in the Bi-District Round of the UIL State Playoffs. The Eagles fell to Sabinal 96-49 at Kerrville - Tivy High School. The Yellowjackets defeated San Saba in the Area Round and faced Schulenburg in the Regional Quarterfinals on Tuesday (late score).
JC 3rd and 4th Grade Eagles competed in the Next Level Basketball League - Burnet, Texas. Pictured from left to right: front row - Aaron Wessels, Jacob Anders, Rex Lewis, Finley Breakiron; back row - Coach Meagan Campbell, Max Campbell, Ty Roberts, Luke McKibbin, Jackson Walker, Coach Amanda Wessels.
The JC 5th and 6th Eagles competed in tournaments in Austin and throughout the Hill Country compiling a season record of 20 wins and 9 losses. Pictured from left to right: front row - Preston Craig, Reese Odiorne; back row - Coach Katy Odiorne, Jaxon McKennis, Collin Corpus, Dan Flores, Carson Metcalf, Jadyn Jenkins, Braxton Birck, Tyler Early, Coach Andrew Corpus.
Cade Thomas Goodwin, 34, of Brownwood, passed away Friday February 19, 2021. A Celebration of Cade’s life service will be held at 10 AM, March 6, 2021 in the Heartland Funeral Home Chapel, 303 Early Blvd., Early, Texas.
Cade was born May 5, 1986 at Brownwood Regional Hospital in Brownwood, Texas to Jesse and Nina Goodwin.
The emergency room doors banged open and a father, closely followed by his sixteen-year-old son, ran through cradling the unconscious form of his eight-year-old boy. The ER personnel responded quickly and whisked the boy away into the bowels of the big hospital leaving the two to pace back and forth in the waiting area.
The boys had left Mom at home to go on a weekend outing with their Dad to do some camping and fishing and to just spend some quality time together in the great out-of-doors.
It’s no mistake that artists seek out the highland lakes area for inspiration alongside a peaceful annual reprieve at Paint the Town. The much-anticipated event that centers around a Plein Air competition will reemerge in May 2021 after a sorely missed absence in 2020. The winning artists from 2019, will exhibit an impressive display of creative arts to the Texas Hill Country with canvas, oils, and conversations.
A returning artist, Alison Leigh Menke, will be joining the 2021 event from ...
As Texans across the state continue to deal with the damage from the mid-February winter storm, so does the political fallout in Austin.
So far, seven of the 16 board members of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas have resigned. CEO Bill Magness defended ERCOT’s decision to order widespread blackouts while testifying before a joint hearing of two state House committees last week.
Meanwhile, the Public Utility Commission, which oversees ERCOT, says it has opened an investigation ...
