Every time I sit down at my desk at Johnson City High School, a certain picture stares right back at me, I smile back and go to work.
The pic was taken twelve years ago and it’s Walker T. Sine’s first ever touchdown. I remember it like it was yesterday, except it wasn’t.
Did someone say, “free gift?”
Yes, and all folks need to do is take a survey that will help determine what classes, activities and events will be offered at Johnson City’s public library.
“We’re trying to gather information on the kinds of events people are interested in so that we can better tailor our programs to our community,” said Micaela McDonald, director of the Johnson City Library.
Mayor Rhonda Stell called the Regular meeting of the City of Johnson City Council to order at 5:00 pm on July 6th, and a quorum was established.
Lights Spectacular
“Our Board is working hard preparing for Lights Spectacular and at this time we need City approval to host Lights, and approval for the fireworks on Thanksgiving Friday.
JCISD President Matt McKennis called the Regular JCISD Board Meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and a quorum was established. There were no public comments.
Bond Updates
Casey Sledge of Sledge Engineering shared updates with the Board. “We are obtaining options and pricing for fencing materials and landscaping and fencing material prices are higher than expected.
Blanco County Commissioners approved requests from Lights Spectacular in Johnson City at Tuesday morning’s meeting.
The commissioners approved a request for a fireworks show to be allowed the Friday after Thanksgiving. They also approved the sale of beer and wine to be held on the east side of the court house parking lot.
Head Coach David T. Sine is excited about the upcoming football season, as well as the Johnson City Eagles Football Camp, which will be held July 26-28 at Eagle Field. Camp times are set from 9 am to noon each day. The cost is $50 for the three day camp.
The Johnson City Independent School District saw a dip in many STAAR scores when compared to 2019, the last year that the statewide standardized test was taken, but in other areas students improved their scores. Elementary and middle school students had the largest declines in scores.
“Challenges related to COVID-19 did have an impact on instruction and assessment in our district,” said Shannon L.
The Community Church of the Hills float won first place in the most patriotic category in the Blanco County Independence Day Parade in Johnson City Saturday, July 3. The parade featured 29 groups, organizations and businesses which entered in advance and others who showed up for the morning of the festive event celebrating America.
JCISD Board of Trustees met in a special meeting on June 30, and President Matt McKennis called the meeting to order at 6 p.m.
A quorum was established, and trustees moved into closed session for consultation with legal counsel regarding threatened litigation by and potential claims against contractor related to construction activities at agriculture building and extension, including consultation related to a proposal for claim resolution submitted by the project architect, or other proposa ...
Several members of the Rotary Club of Blanco County received awards at the June 21 club meeting. Bob Backle, outgoing club president, presented The Rotarian of the Year Award to Sandy Switzer. Sandy was recognized for her dedication and hard work on the many service projects and for keeping our club active and in the news despite the difficult year COVID-19 presented everyone.
