Announcements

Lone Star Capital Bank, N.A. (“LSCB”), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, has entered into a purchase and assumption agreement for substantially all of the assets, deposits, and certain other liabilities of Business Bank of Texas, N.A. (“BBT”), headquartered in Austin, Texas. The acquisition of BBT by LSCB is expected to be completed early in the second quarter of 2021. Danny Buck, President and Chief Executive Officer of LSCB commented “We are truly excited about this opportuni ...

Echo Gallery in Johnson City, TX, announces a nationwide call for artist entries for The Breast Show II, a physical and virtual exhibition set for the month of August (2021), which is the month breastfeeding is celebrated worldwide. This exhibit will build on the effort of the first Breast Show in August 2018 to depoliticize the female breast and the act of breastfeeding in the US.

Deck the Halls with Science The Science Mill will be open with expanded dates from December 17 to December 31 (closed Dec. 24 + 25 and Jan. 1). Explore 50+ interactive exhibits, inside and outdoors, including the new Remarkable Reflectors whip, newly updated Banana Piano and the return of MindBall—an exhibit powered by YOUR brainwaves!

The Johnson City Library has added a new Makerspace to their list of services offered. The Makerspace provides hands-on experience to encourage creativity through designing, building, and inventing for a wide range of ages. This Makerspace contains the new and trendy Cricut Maker, along with a sewing machine and a 3D printer coming soon.

‘Tis the season to spread cheer and light up the Hill Country! Go all out decorating your home and enter our Home Holiday Lights Contest. Submit photos of your lights display Nov. 27-Dec. 11 for your chance to win up to $500 — and bragging rights! PEC has eight district offices located throughout our service territory.

This holiday season, deck the halls with science! The Science Mill in Johnson City will be open with expanded dates from December 17 to December 31 to give families more time to play (closed Dec. 24 + 25 and Jan. 1). Visitors can explore 50+ interactive exhibits, inside and outdoors, including the newly updated Banana Piano (which relies on the human body’s ability to conduct small amounts of electricity) and the return of MindBall, an exhibit powered by brainwaves.

Even in the midst of the current health issues, the Blanco County Community Choir will continue the tradition of presenting Christmas concerts for the community in both Johnson City and Blanco.  Both concerts will be shorter than usual and presented outdoors.  In Johnson City on Friday, December 4 at 6:00, the choir will sing on the south steps of the Blanco County Courthouse.  Audience members can drive up and listen from their cars or bring their own chairs.  On Sunday, December 6 at 6: ...

The Johnson City Record Courier is planning a special feature for Christmas this year, to bring the community together through the power of print. Staff invites residents and businesses of Johnson City and the surrounding area to submit a group photo of their household members or employees in front of their Christmas tree, holiday yard decorations or similar setting for publication in the December 23 issue. Submissions must include the names of those pictured from left to right, back to f ...

Lights Spectacular Johnson City’s Lights Spectacular season will begin November 27 and end January 3, 2021. Modifications to the annual event are being made to follow CDC guidelines. For more information, visit johnsoncitytexas.info Chamber Board Meeting The Chamber of Commerce will meet on November 17 over Zoom videoconference at 5:30 p.m. Contact the Chamber for details if you wish to attend. Civil War Roundtable The Johnson City Library will host this roundtable on November 2 ...

Rotary Club of Blanco County The Club is meeting over Zoom videoconferencing at 6:30 p.m. on November 16. The guest speaker will be former astronaut Tom Henricks. Contact Bob Backle for Zoom information at bbwow22@gmail.com. Sew Your Own Facemask Class On Tuesday November 17 at 11:30, the Library will host this tutorial using the new in-house sewing machines.