Even though the soldiers from Llano County and the surrounding area enlisted at Camp Terry near Austin on April 1, 1863, unforeseen circumstances would prevent them from engaging in any battle or skirmishes with the Union Army for almost a full year. But, once they became involved in the action, the Confederate Army was slowly pushed south from Arkansas into Louisiana and parts of Texas as the Union strived to take Shreveport and gain full control of the Mississippi River system.
HORSESHOE BAY—Phil Dawson, who has been a field goal kicker in three different decades—college and NFL—did a superb job of stitching life’s lessons inside a pro football career, March 2, at the Horseshoe Bay Sports Club.
Candor was abundant, as the former Longhorn (mid-to-late 1990s) indicated not every NFL player hums the Nationwide tune.
“There’s a lot of insecurity,” said the 41-year-old Dawson, who recently re-signed for a fourth year in San Francisco.
One Jacket is heading to state, and two who missed were also outstanding in the Powerlifting Association, Region II, Class-4A Meet, March 12.
“Great accomplishment,” declared head coach Clint Easley. A robust nine from Llano made it to the prestigious event at Robinson High School near Waco.
Dalton Dewveall, who plays a bit of tennis—see Spring Sports Special—and football, achieved one of his major goals.
The Llano Special Olympics Yellow Jackets participated in the 2-day Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, March 4 and 5 in San Marcos. The event brought together students from elementary to high school from schools across Central Texas. The team participated in unified basketball where half the team has special needs, and the other half can assist and play with them.
Belle Laning was the lucky winner of the 2015 Culture Club Holiday Gift Basket. The proceeds from the raffle goes toward the Llano County Scholarship Fund. Thanks to all who contributed to this effort.
March 7-March 14--Inclusion on this list is not intended to be, and should not be, construed as an assessment of guilt or innocence.
March 7, 2016
Buddy Ray Jarrett, 44, Austin, Tx.; Bond Insufficient POCS PG1<1G; FS; $75,000 Bond; Not Released.
Deanna Desiree McLeod, 34, Brady, Tx.; Theft Prop >=$20<$500 By Check; MB; $1500 Bond; Released.
Joni Rene Proctor, 39, Midland, Tx.; Theft by Check; MB; $750 Bond; Released.
Charlotte Annmarie Roe, 27, Horseshoe Bay, Tx.; Burglary of Habitatio ...
It's time to buy raffle tickets to win an incredible Pecanwood Lazy Susan, or a fabulous Bubbling Water Fountain. The Drawing will be held April 2, 2016 at 12:45 at the Llano County Lawn and Garden Show.
The Pecanwood Lazy Susan was locally built by the J Craft Company. This beauty is 22"
Debbie Slangal has always loved all things Texas. Her grandparents on both sides were here in the Republic of Texas days! She grew up in the Lake Buchanan area, went to school in Llano, then on to UT and became an RN where she worked in surgery in San Antonio.
The Recycle Center in Llano is just that, a recycle center, it is not a drop off for household trash. The center has asked us to get the word out about items that are accepted, household trash causes extra work for the employees of the center and keeps them from doing the job they need to do.
Pre-Kindergarten--Drew Bigger, Alfred Guillen Garcia and Ruby Osbourn.
Kindergarten--Alexis Engleman, Reagan Mikulenka, Miley Montoya, Tristan Ramey and Raney Watson.
First Grade--Aaron Cox, Hunter Finley, Andrew Gilliand, Isaac Meador, Kaleb Reese, Kincade Rodriguez, Camren Smith, Megan Steelman and Maxton Ware.
Second Grade--Leslie Hartman, Camrie Henderson, Joshua Lindell, Dakota Padrone, David Salgado and Bailen Watson.
Third Grade--Tanner Ball, Jaycee Buchanan, Juan Coronado-Godinez, Nashl ...
This goat thing is driving me nuts. Not that I necessarily had all that far to go, of course, but still. I’m going to need some help on this one.
What happened was, a goat got arrested. Now, right off, you know you’re looking at good column material when you see a headline that says, ‘No, seriously.
Monday March 21st thru Sunday March 27th, 2016—Rev. Melvin Dornak
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 12:00pm (Noon)—Mass
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 10:30am— Chrism Mass @ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Austin, with Bishop Joe Vasquez; Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia and concelebrating priests; laity are welcome.
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 12:00pm (Noon)—Mass
THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK— Conclusion of Lenten Time/ Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper— 6:30pm
[Washing of the disciples’ feet— 6 “c ...
Llano’s Women’s Bible Study is hosting a guest speaker and brunch on Wednesday, March 23. The festivities will include delicious food, warm fellowship, and an inspirational message from Janay McDonald Wilborn. All ladies from the community are invited to join us from 9:15 to 11:00 at the Lutie Watkins Memorial Methodist Church in Llano, which is located at 800 Wright Street.
Everything is going into full-bloom mode – bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and more, and the roadsides are a riot of color. How about your yard? Is it also? The next “How Pinteresting!” Program at the Llano Library will bring some forever flowers to your yard in the form of dinner plate flowers.
By Briley Mitchell
The rains started early in the week and continued to the wee hours of Saturday morning, but in the words of performing arts, the show must go on. “I hate to tell them to get out of the water but we have another three-foot rise making its way down the river” said Llano Earth Art Fest coordinator and Llano Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator, Ron Anderson, during a break in the weather on Friday afternoon.
Clinton Townsend (C.T.) Reven passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Kingsland, Texas at the age of 96. He was born April 2, 1919 in Muleshoe, Texas to Lizzie (Lemons) and Townsend Reven. C.T. married Stella Lee March 17, 1946 in Ruidosa, New Mexico. He moved from Lamesa, Texas to Kingsland, Texas where he resided for 48 years.
He is survived by son Larry Reven and Betty of Kingsland, Texas; grandchildren Randy Reven and wife Gena and Dan Reven and wife Cristal; great grandchildren Natalie, Ni ...
Baynard Hardwick Kendrick, Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 16, with services following at 2:30 pm at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 900 Industrial Blvd., Kingsland, TX. Burial will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
Baynard was born September 9, 1920, in Palatka, Florida.
Marjorie Elizabeth (O’Hara) Mazy passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born April 16, 1924 to Wessie (Bass) and Albert O’Hara in San Antonio, Texas.
She worked at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio and then upon her retirement moved to Kingsland, Texas. She was the secretary at Kingsland Community Church during the late 1970’s and early 80’s.
Ray Lynn (Rusty) Chism passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Temple, Texas at the age of 61. He was born July 14, 1954 in Tuson, Arizona to Marthlyn (Burnett) and Raymon Chism. Rusty was a resident of Llano since 1968. He was a member of the Roping Club and the Rodeo Association.
Fred Lanny Thompson was born on August 4, 1939 in Burnet Texas, the oldest living son of Fred Aaron Thompson and Doris Kathlyn Whitman. He died on March 11, 2016 at his home in Llano, Texas. He is survived by his wife Sarah, seven children, 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren
Funeral services were held Tuesday, 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Llano with Rev.
WARRANTY DEEDS
(Buyer, Property, Seller)
Kirby Myers; INT LT C40 Escondidio HSB PL 1.9 & Easement; Robert B Porter Jr
Robert B Porter Jr; Lt C45 Escondidio HSB PL 1.14 & Easement; Kirby Myers
Carmen M Trump; Unit 155 Bldg E Highvista Condominium HSB; Valerie M Ozanne
Thomas H Meginnis, Patsy D Meginnis; LT 50002 HSB Pl 50.1; Peter Georg Kahl Stage, Kahla Mari Long
Kent Lesley, Sherry Lesley; Prt Lt 205A Escondido; Escondido HOA
Jon A Graham, Connie D Graham; Lt W29050-2 HSB West Pl W29. ...
Full 5th Circuit to hear Texas voter ID case
AUSTIN — The entire U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will review Texas’ controversial voter identification law.
A majority of the judges of the Fifth Circuit on March 9 voted in support of an “en banc” rehearing of oral arguments in Veasey v.
Spring Has Sprung!! And it is a glorious spring for sure. The Blue Bonnets and Indian Paintbrush are rejoicing. My Bachelor Buttons and Poppies are in blossom along with the Iris and lilies. This is why we live here in Central Texas.
So far I have had to hold myself back from going planting crazed.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Llano Group) - Meets at Grace Church Oatman, Llano, on Monday 7:00pm; Wednesday 12:00 pm (noon); Thursday 7:00pm
Al-Anon Family Group (Keep Coming Back Group) - Meets at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 708 W. Bessmer, Llano, on Saturdays, 10 a.m.
American Legion Post-General membership meeting held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm.
Disabled American Veterans - Monthly meetings held the fourth Monday of each month at 2516 FM 1431, Kingsland, Texas.
The Llano Chamber would like to recognize two organizations that have worked tirelessly over the past few months to bring excitement to Llano. First, the Llano Earth Art Fest committee that worked in the rain, cold, wind, in the mud, on slick rocks and in the weeds to bring a world class event to Llano.
The Llano Country Opry hosts Barbara Fairchild
There are singers and then there are Singers, and in Llano on Saturday the latter performed for 2 hours at the Llano Country Opry. Barbara Fairchild and her husband, Roy Morris, brought their Branson, Missouri act to Llano entertaining the audience with wit and song.
by Jill Minshew, Llano ISD Chief Financial Officer
Most people in Llano are well aware of the “Robin Hood” provision in school finance laws that requires the district to send local tax dollars back to the state to help fund other school districts. However, I’m not certain if people are aware of a provision known as Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction (ASATR) and how it affects Llano ISD.
While the rock-stacking fans were flooding into Llano, another tournament was happening at the golf course.
Contestants from 30 Texas cities and 3 states converged to fling the plastic discs that derived from college students playing with pie pans as early as 1938. Today’s discs are more refined and aerodynamic and more accurate.
The development of the disc popularized challenging games such as disc golf and the rise of competitions, clubs and associations.
Disc golf champion Jay Reading said ...
While the rock-stacking fans were flooding into Llano, another tournament was happening at the golf course.
Contestants from 30 Texas cities and 3 states converged to fling the plastic discs that derived from college students playing with pie pans as early as 1938. Today’s discs are more refined and aerodynamic and more accurate.
The development of the disc popularized challenging games such as disc golf and the rise of competitions, clubs and associations.
Disc golf champion Jay Reading said ...
HORSESHOE BAY—Phil Dawson, who has been a field goal kicker in three different decades—college and NFL—did a superb job of stitching life’s lessons inside a pro football career, March 2, at the Horseshoe Bay Sports Club.
Candor was abundant, as the former Longhorn (mid-to-late 1990s) indicated not every NFL player hums the Nationwide tune.
“There’s a lot of insecurity,” said the 41-year-old Dawson, who recently re-signed for a fourth year in San Francisco.
I’ve written this commentary before, and I will be glad to stop the repetition if someone would listen to me!
The general theme is: the baseball season is too long; the specific subject today is Spring Training, the main culprit.
Are you going to tell me it takes four or five weeks to get ready for the 162-game endurance test?
I’ve written this before, but my attacks were on Texas and Texas Tech. I didn’t like the Longhorns wearing black on the basketball court, and I really didn’t like seeing Tech in all that gray in football.
I’ll bet Chris Christie will get back into the GOP presidential-nomination race and then beat Hillary Clinton, before Texas wears black at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium.
One Jacket is heading to state, and two who missed were also outstanding in the Powerlifting Association, Region II, Class-4A Meet, March 12.
“Great accomplishment,” declared head coach Clint Easley. A robust nine from Llano made it to the prestigious event at Robinson High School near Waco.
Dalton Dewveall, who plays a bit of tennis—see Spring Sports Special—and football, achieved one of his major goals.
The Llano Special Olympics Yellow Jackets participated in the 2-day Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, March 4 and 5 in San Marcos. The event brought together students from elementary to high school from schools across Central Texas. The team participated in unified basketball where half the team has special needs, and the other half can assist and play with them.
Pre-Kindergarten--Drew Bigger, Alfred Guillen Garcia and Ruby Osbourn.
Kindergarten--Alexis Engleman, Reagan Mikulenka, Miley Montoya, Tristan Ramey and Raney Watson.
First Grade--Aaron Cox, Hunter Finley, Andrew Gilliand, Isaac Meador, Kaleb Reese, Kincade Rodriguez, Camren Smith, Megan Steelman and Maxton Ware.
Second Grade--Leslie Hartman, Camrie Henderson, Joshua Lindell, Dakota Padrone, David Salgado and Bailen Watson.
Third Grade--Tanner Ball, Jaycee Buchanan, Juan Coronado-Godinez, Nashl ...
Opening Day for Mason Youth Baseball and Softball will be on Saturday, March 19th.
Please come out and enjoy a day at the park. There will be a parade starting at 10 a.m. in front of the Dr Pepper Bottling Co. and ending at the ballpark.
Opening ceremonies will begin at 10:30 and games will start at 11 a.m.
After winning a record 12 state team championships, Brock High School ended Mason’s streak last year. Mason had a young team last year with only one senior, but these young players understood what it means to play tennis for Mason and that is to compete at your highest level and to carry on the tradition of excellence that was established back in the early 70’s.
These players took that loss last year real hard and dedicated themselves to retaking that title.
The Mason Tennis Association’s 15th annual Tennis-A-Thon will take place this Sunday, March 20th, at the Mason Tennis Center. The funds raised will be used to improve and maintain our tennis center.
The tennis playing youth of our community are taking part in this event by participating in tennis drills, games and competitions for 1 and 1/2 hours, and by obtaining sponsors who pledge money for each participant.
P-K through 6th graders will participate from 1:30 to 3:00, while 7th through 12th ...
The Cowgirls were defeated by Ozona 18-8 in the second game of district.
The Cowgirls came out strong and scored 2 runs in the first inning. Throughout the game the Cowgirls hit very well at the plate, but the ball just seemed to go directly to the defender. The Cowgirls combined for a total of 13 hits during the game.
Defensively, the Cowgirls made some good plays and got outs when it counted.
The Puncher baseball season was kicked off a few weeks back here at home vs. Comfort.
Riley Pape racked up five RBIs on two hits for Punchers. He singled in the first inning and homered in the third inning. After pushing across six runs in the bottom of the third, Punchers faced just a 10-7 deficit.
District 27-AA One Act Play contest will be held here in Mason this Saturday, March 19 in the MHS auditorium. Plays begin @ 1:00 p.m. and run back to back.
Performance order is:
1. Harper
2. Center Point
3. San Saba
4. Johnson City
5. Junction
6. Mason
Shows have a time limit for set/performance/strike. Mason should perform around 5 p.m.; but, attendees may want to arrive earlier as people are not admitted once a show begins.
This is our students’ one shot at competition for the District titl ...
BRYAN, Texas – To celebrate the Centennial celebration of the Farm Credit System, Capital Farm Credit will announce 100 scholarships to Texas students over 100 days – beginning on National Ag Day, March 15.
In addition to various scholarships given through colleges and universities, as well as other methods, each of Capital Farm Credit’s branch offices across the state will award at least one $1,000 scholarship.
“July 17, 2016 marks the anniversary of Woodrow Wilson signing the Federal ...
DONATE YOUR SOLES TO HELP US RAISE FUNDS WITH WOOFTRAX AND Funds2Orgs!
The shoes will be redistributed throughout the Funds2Orgs network of partners in developing nations. These shoes will be used to help people in Haiti, Honduras and other nations in Central America and Africa.
Please be sure they are GENTLY USED.
On April 1, 2, 4 and 5, 2016 the Friends of the Library will hold their Annual Book and Bake Sale. Members of the Friends of the Library can browse and buy from 2:00 to 6:00 on Friday, April 1. On Saturday, April 2, from 8:00 – 4:00 everyone is invited to come and purchase some gently used books, movies and CDs and as well as delicious homemade baked goods.
Odeon Preservation Association presents inaugural Mason County Chamber Music Festival, April 1-3
Mason, Texas, the gem of the Hill Country, is the place to be the first weekend in April. Bluebonnets and other wildflowers aren’t the only reason to plan a trip to this beautiful town April 1-3. World-class classical music is also on the schedule as the Odeon Preservation Association presents the inaugural Mason County Chamber Music Festival.
The festival features the Austin-based Artisan Quartet ...
The Ft. Mason Golf Association is starting their weekly Scramble beginning this Wednesday, 3/16!
Everyone is invited to come out and join us. Sign up at the clubhouse by 5:00 p.m.; play begins at 5:30. It’s a 9 hole event, so we normally finish by 7:30 or 8:00 p.m.
Clubhouse phone number: 347-5798.
All interested local charities and organizations must fill out an application for distribution of funds from the 2015 Lions 5K/10K event. Application forms are available at all 3 Mason Banks.
Don’t miss the Loyal Valley Volunteer Fire Department’s Fifth Annual Benefit, featuring a “Gun Show” (Buy, Sell or Trade Guns, Knives and Ammo), PLUS a “Rattle Snake Roundup” with the Heart of Texas Snake Handlers.
It all happens Saturday, April 2nd 9-5 and Sunday, April 3rd 10-4 at Ft. Mason Park Community Building and Mason County Fairgrounds.
Event admission is just $5.00 per person, with kids under 6 admitted free!
A Health and Wellness Program Offered by the Wesley Nurse Health Ministries™
The Wesley Nurse at First United Methodist Church invites you to take part in a Lunch ‘N Learn program on advantages and disadvantages of various legal documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advanced directives. This program is open to all citizens in the Mason area.
First United Methodist Church is hosting a free concert featuring pianist and composer, Mark Hierholzer, Sunday, March 20th at 3 p.m., 224 Broad Street, Mason.
The performance will feature improvisations of music of the Lenten and Christ’s Passion season. Also among the pieces performed, expect to hear such traditional hymns as All Glory Laud and Honor, O Sacred Head Now Wounded, Ah Holy Jesus, When I Survey the Wondrous Cross, and Jesu Priceless Treasure.
What comes to mind when you think of fish and chips? London, the Queen, Big Bend, the Thames. No, we’re talking food here. Hot battered cod with crunchy potatoes wrapped in newspaper saturated in salt and vinegar? Well, most Texans would eat theirs with tartar sauce.
You have the opportunity to experience a more nutritious version of this famous English street food.
The April meeting for Puncher Club will be held on Monday, April 4th at 6:00 p.m. in the high school commons area. New officers will be elected at this time.
Monday March 21st thru Sunday March 27th, 2016—Rev. Melvin Dornak
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK-- 10:30am-- Chrism Mass @ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Austin, with Bishop Joe S. Vasquez, Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia, and concelebrating priests; laity are welcome!
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THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK--Conclusion of Lenten Time
Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper-- 4:15pm
[Washing of the disciples’ feet-- 6 “chosen servants”
Transfer of the Holy Eucharist with Adoration
Period till 5:3 ...
Spring is in the air, and these wonderful Steady Steppers would like to invite you to join them for the annual spring Steady Steps fundraiser this Saturday, March 19th, at Ft. Mason Community Building for a delicious meal (donation only) catered by Willow Creek, followed by the amazing cake auction, live auction, and silent auction which always proves to be fun and exciting!
The Mason Tennis Association’s 15th annual Tennis-A-Thon will take place this Sunday, March 20th, at the Mason Tennis Center. The funds raised will be used to improve and maintain our tennis center.
The tennis playing youth of our community are taking part in this event by participating in tennis drills, games and competitions for 1 and 1/2 hours, and by obtaining sponsors who pledge money for each participant.
P-K through 6th graders will participate from 1:30 to 3:00, while 7th through 12th ...
The Texas AgriLife Extension Service is offering four CEU credit hours at the Multi-County Wildlife Tour to be held on Thursday, April 7, 2016 from 9 am to 3 PM at Mason Mountain Wildlife Management Area located at 6318 Old Katemcy Mason Rd, Mason, TX. The program begins at 9 AM.
Opening Day for Mason Youth Baseball and Softball will be on Saturday, March 19th.
Please come out and enjoy a day at the park. There will be a parade starting at 10 a.m. in front of the Dr Pepper Bottling Co. and ending at the ballpark.
Opening ceremonies will begin at 10:30 and games will start at 11 a.m.
Dorothy Capps
Dorothy Nell Saunders Capps gently left with the angels March 9, 2016. She was born in Mason, TX to Henry Grady & Fannie Eleanor (Land) Saunders June 7, 1919.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, 2 brothers, Randolf & Henry G. Saunders Jr., by sister, Ruth Louise Saunders Shelby, by husband of 49 years J B Capps, son-in-law, Macon Banner, grandchildren, Shaun Capps and Jessica Jones Wright, sister-in-law, Sammye Capps Reagan.
Survived by Janis ...
Harold James Geistweidt
Harold James Geistweidt was born February 14, 1934, in Fredericksburg, Texas, to Ryland and Margaret Geistweidt. He lived in the Hilda Community all his life. He passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016, in Brady, Texas.
Harold was baptized at Hilda Lutheran Church in 1934 and confirmed at St.
Julian David Ortiz
Julian David Ortiz, of Mason, passed away on Friday, March 11, at the age 57.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose Ortiz and Celia Velez Ortiz and also by his maternal and paternal grandparents.
Mr. Ortiz is survived by three sisters, Jane Ortiz Vargas of Mason, JoAnn Ortiz Rodel and husband Bob of Marble Falls, Becky Ortiz Martinez and husband Danny of Mason, a brother Joe Steve Ortiz and wife Erlinda of San antonio.
Fred Lanny Thompson was born on August 4, 1939 in Burnet Texas, the oldest living son of Fred Aaron Thompson and Doris Kathlyn Whitman. He died on March 11, 2016 at his home in Llano, Texas. He is survived by his wife Sarah, seven children, 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren
Funeral services were held Tuesday, 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Llano with Rev.
Ray Lynn (Rusty) Chism passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Temple, Texas at the age of 61. He was born July 14, 1954 in Tuson, Arizona to Marthlyn (Burnett) and Raymon Chism. Rusty was a resident of Llano since 1968. He was a member of the Roping Club and the Rodeo Association.
Marjorie Elizabeth (O’Hara) Mazy passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born April 16, 1924 to Wessie (Bass) and Albert O’Hara in San Antonio, Texas.
She worked at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio and then upon her retirement moved to Kingsland, Texas. She was the secretary at Kingsland Community Church during the late 1970’s and early 80’s.
Baynard Hardwick Kendrick, Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 16, with services following at 2:30 pm at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 900 Industrial Blvd., Kingsland, TX. Burial will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
Baynard was born September 9, 1920, in Palatka, Florida.
Clinton Townsend (C.T.) Reven passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Kingsland, Texas at the age of 96. He was born April 2, 1919 in Muleshoe, Texas to Lizzie (Lemons) and Townsend Reven. C.T. married Stella Lee March 17, 1946 in Ruidosa, New Mexico. He moved from Lamesa, Texas to Kingsland, Texas where he resided for 48 years.
He is survived by son Larry Reven and Betty of Kingsland, Texas; grandchildren Randy Reven and wife Gena and Dan Reven and wife Cristal; great grandchildren Natalie, Ni ...
Spring Has Sprung!! And it is a glorious spring for sure. The Blue Bonnets and Indian Paintbrush are rejoicing. My Bachelor Buttons and Poppies are in blossom along with the Iris and lilies. This is why we live here in Central Texas.
So far I have had to hold myself back from going planting crazed.
Llano’s Women’s Bible Study is hosting a guest speaker and brunch on Wednesday, March 23. The festivities will include delicious food, warm fellowship, and an inspirational message from Janay McDonald Wilborn. All ladies from the community are invited to join us from 9:15 to 11:00 at the Lutie Watkins Memorial Methodist Church in Llano, which is located at 800 Wright Street.
Monday March 21st thru Sunday March 27th, 2016—Rev. Melvin Dornak
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 12:00pm (Noon)—Mass
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 10:30am— Chrism Mass @ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Austin, with Bishop Joe Vasquez; Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia and concelebrating priests; laity are welcome.
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 12:00pm (Noon)—Mass
THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK— Conclusion of Lenten Time/ Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper— 6:30pm
[Washing of the disciples’ feet— 6 “c ...
St. Patrick’s Day.
Hooray, hooray.
Callooh! Callay!
They chortle in their joy.
And drink green beer.
Wear green clothes.
Green being associated with St. Patrick due to the shamrock.
He supposedly used the three-leaved plant to explain the Holy Trinity to pre-Christian Irish.
One leaf, two leaf, ...
St. Patrick was actually British.
Invading Irish kidnapped him and kept him as a slave.
Somehow he escaped and returned to Britain.
Then later returned to Ireland as a devout Christian.
Talk about ...
Beautiful rain. There were many smiling faces at church Sunday morning. A good rain shower will perk up the entire community. All the reports I heard were from three to four inches. Other areas in Mason County had more rain, but we are grateful for slow rain that soaked in the parched ground.
If you have tried to send me information for the column, I discovered last week that my email was incorrect in the paper.
Southwestern Chicken and Rice Casserole
There are times I might have a little extra time on my hands when I like to make something to put in the freezer. This comes in handy if you have a sick friend or unexpected company. This dish freezes well. It will freeze up to 3 months.
2 c.
Southwestern Chicken and Rice Casserole
There are times I might have a little extra time on my hands when I like to make something to put in the freezer. This comes in handy if you have a sick friend or unexpected company. This dish freezes well. It will freeze up to 3 months.
2 c.
"Uncle Mort and Presidential Debates..."
Republican presidential candidates’ debates have reached new lows, the office of President of the United States has been tarnished, buffoonery has ruled and few hard facts have emerged.
I join other Americans in bewilderment that some of the statements have been extremely poorly chosen, slipping from classification of absurdity to vulgarity.
I’m not saying that I can solve all the problems, but there are a few I could put a dent in. Like, the commercials on television about drugs. The saving from these advertisements could be savings at the pharmacy and help whoever needed these drugs. You have to get a prescription from your doctor, so why advertise?
My Goat is Got
This goat thing is driving me nuts. Not that I necessarily had all that far to go, of course, but still. I’m going to need some help on this one.
What happened was, a goat got arrested. Now, right off, you know you’re looking at good column material when you see a headline that says, ‘No, seriously.
March is National Nutrition Month—what better time to build a keyhole garden? Dr. Deb Tolman gave a great program last Saturday, and while “Rome wasn’t built in a day” our keyhole garden at the Food Bank was built in about 3 hours! We had 15 people stay after the program to help build it, and having Bob and Linda Laury and Craton and Wendy Hastings involved from the “get-go” was a huge factor in our success.
CHINESE medicine dates back over 3000 years. It is still a very valid system that treats the body holistically. At first glance, it seems simplistic because the conditions treated within Chinese medicine use terms such as excess fire or water or wind rather than our modern scientific names. Yet this system is actually very complex and can be significantly more effective than our modern medicine especially with chronic health problems.
The part of Chinese medicine that I find particularly useful ...
It’s that time of year again; we lost an hour overnight without hesitation. I woke up on Sunday feeling just as tired as the night before when I went to bed. It’s funny how the time just disappears while you are asleep. It’s like that theory of alien abduction, where the abductee experiences lost time.
Full 5th Circuit to hear Texas voter ID case
AUSTIN — The entire U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will review Texas’ controversial voter identification law.
A majority of the judges of the Fifth Circuit on March 9 voted in support of an “en banc” rehearing of oral arguments in Veasey v.
Even though the soldiers from Llano County and the surrounding area enlisted at Camp Terry near Austin on April 1, 1863, unforeseen circumstances would prevent them from engaging in any battle or skirmishes with the Union Army for almost a full year. But, once they became involved in the action, the Confederate Army was slowly pushed south from Arkansas into Louisiana and parts of Texas as the Union strived to take Shreveport and gain full control of the Mississippi River system.
HORSESHOE BAY—Phil Dawson, who has been a field goal kicker in three different decades—college and NFL—did a superb job of stitching life’s lessons inside a pro football career, March 2, at the Horseshoe Bay Sports Club.
Candor was abundant, as the former Longhorn (mid-to-late 1990s) indicated not every NFL player hums the Nationwide tune.
“There’s a lot of insecurity,” said the 41-year-old Dawson, who recently re-signed for a fourth year in San Francisco.
I’ve written this commentary before, and I will be glad to stop the repetition if someone would listen to me!
The general theme is: the baseball season is too long; the specific subject today is Spring Training, the main culprit.
Are you going to tell me it takes four or five weeks to get ready for the 162-game endurance test?
I’ve written this before, but my attacks were on Texas and Texas Tech. I didn’t like the Longhorns wearing black on the basketball court, and I really didn’t like seeing Tech in all that gray in football.
I’ll bet Chris Christie will get back into the GOP presidential-nomination race and then beat Hillary Clinton, before Texas wears black at DKR Texas Memorial Stadium.
One Jacket is heading to state, and two who missed were also outstanding in the Powerlifting Association, Region II, Class-4A Meet, March 12.
“Great accomplishment,” declared head coach Clint Easley. A robust nine from Llano made it to the prestigious event at Robinson High School near Waco.
Dalton Dewveall, who plays a bit of tennis—see Spring Sports Special—and football, achieved one of his major goals.
The Llano Special Olympics Yellow Jackets participated in the 2-day Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, March 4 and 5 in San Marcos. The event brought together students from elementary to high school from schools across Central Texas. The team participated in unified basketball where half the team has special needs, and the other half can assist and play with them.
Belle Laning was the lucky winner of the 2015 Culture Club Holiday Gift Basket. The proceeds from the raffle goes toward the Llano County Scholarship Fund. Thanks to all who contributed to this effort.
It's time to buy raffle tickets to win an incredible Pecanwood Lazy Susan, or a fabulous Bubbling Water Fountain. The Drawing will be held April 2, 2016 at 12:45 at the Llano County Lawn and Garden Show.
The Pecanwood Lazy Susan was locally built by the J Craft Company. This beauty is 22"
Debbie Slangal has always loved all things Texas. Her grandparents on both sides were here in the Republic of Texas days! She grew up in the Lake Buchanan area, went to school in Llano, then on to UT and became an RN where she worked in surgery in San Antonio.
The Recycle Center in Llano is just that, a recycle center, it is not a drop off for household trash. The center has asked us to get the word out about items that are accepted, household trash causes extra work for the employees of the center and keeps them from doing the job they need to do.
This goat thing is driving me nuts. Not that I necessarily had all that far to go, of course, but still. I’m going to need some help on this one.
What happened was, a goat got arrested. Now, right off, you know you’re looking at good column material when you see a headline that says, ‘No, seriously.
Monday March 21st thru Sunday March 27th, 2016—Rev. Melvin Dornak
MONDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 12:00pm (Noon)—Mass
TUESDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 10:30am— Chrism Mass @ St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Austin, with Bishop Joe Vasquez; Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Garcia and concelebrating priests; laity are welcome.
WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK— 12:00pm (Noon)—Mass
THURSDAY OF HOLY WEEK— Conclusion of Lenten Time/ Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper— 6:30pm
[Washing of the disciples’ feet— 6 “c ...
Llano’s Women’s Bible Study is hosting a guest speaker and brunch on Wednesday, March 23. The festivities will include delicious food, warm fellowship, and an inspirational message from Janay McDonald Wilborn. All ladies from the community are invited to join us from 9:15 to 11:00 at the Lutie Watkins Memorial Methodist Church in Llano, which is located at 800 Wright Street.
Everything is going into full-bloom mode – bluebonnets, Indian paintbrush, and more, and the roadsides are a riot of color. How about your yard? Is it also? The next “How Pinteresting!” Program at the Llano Library will bring some forever flowers to your yard in the form of dinner plate flowers.
By Briley Mitchell
The rains started early in the week and continued to the wee hours of Saturday morning, but in the words of performing arts, the show must go on. “I hate to tell them to get out of the water but we have another three-foot rise making its way down the river” said Llano Earth Art Fest coordinator and Llano Assistant Emergency Management Coordinator, Ron Anderson, during a break in the weather on Friday afternoon.
Baynard Hardwick Kendrick, Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2016. Visitation will be from 1:00-2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 16, with services following at 2:30 pm at Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Home, 900 Industrial Blvd., Kingsland, TX. Burial will follow at Lakeland Hills Memorial Park.
Baynard was born September 9, 1920, in Palatka, Florida.
Marjorie Elizabeth (O’Hara) Mazy passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 at the age of 91. She was born April 16, 1924 to Wessie (Bass) and Albert O’Hara in San Antonio, Texas.
She worked at Kelly Air Force Base in San Antonio and then upon her retirement moved to Kingsland, Texas. She was the secretary at Kingsland Community Church during the late 1970’s and early 80’s.
Ray Lynn (Rusty) Chism passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 in Temple, Texas at the age of 61. He was born July 14, 1954 in Tuson, Arizona to Marthlyn (Burnett) and Raymon Chism. Rusty was a resident of Llano since 1968. He was a member of the Roping Club and the Rodeo Association.
Fred Lanny Thompson was born on August 4, 1939 in Burnet Texas, the oldest living son of Fred Aaron Thompson and Doris Kathlyn Whitman. He died on March 11, 2016 at his home in Llano, Texas. He is survived by his wife Sarah, seven children, 19 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren
Funeral services were held Tuesday, 11:00 AM at the First Baptist Church in Llano with Rev.
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Full 5th Circuit to hear Texas voter ID case
AUSTIN — The entire U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals will review Texas’ controversial voter identification law.
A majority of the judges of the Fifth Circuit on March 9 voted in support of an “en banc” rehearing of oral arguments in Veasey v.
Spring Has Sprung!! And it is a glorious spring for sure. The Blue Bonnets and Indian Paintbrush are rejoicing. My Bachelor Buttons and Poppies are in blossom along with the Iris and lilies. This is why we live here in Central Texas.
So far I have had to hold myself back from going planting crazed.
Alcoholics Anonymous (Llano Group) - Meets at Grace Church Oatman, Llano, on Monday 7:00pm; Wednesday 12:00 pm (noon); Thursday 7:00pm
Al-Anon Family Group (Keep Coming Back Group) - Meets at Holy Trinity Church Hall, 708 W. Bessmer, Llano, on Saturdays, 10 a.m.
American Legion Post-General membership meeting held every third Thursday of the month at 6:30pm.
Disabled American Veterans - Monthly meetings held the fourth Monday of each month at 2516 FM 1431, Kingsland, Texas.
The Llano Chamber would like to recognize two organizations that have worked tirelessly over the past few months to bring excitement to Llano. First, the Llano Earth Art Fest committee that worked in the rain, cold, wind, in the mud, on slick rocks and in the weeds to bring a world class event to Llano.
The Llano Country Opry hosts Barbara Fairchild
There are singers and then there are Singers, and in Llano on Saturday the latter performed for 2 hours at the Llano Country Opry. Barbara Fairchild and her husband, Roy Morris, brought their Branson, Missouri act to Llano entertaining the audience with wit and song.
by Jill Minshew, Llano ISD Chief Financial Officer
Most people in Llano are well aware of the “Robin Hood” provision in school finance laws that requires the district to send local tax dollars back to the state to help fund other school districts. However, I’m not certain if people are aware of a provision known as Additional State Aid for Tax Reduction (ASATR) and how it affects Llano ISD.
While the rock-stacking fans were flooding into Llano, another tournament was happening at the golf course.
Contestants from 30 Texas cities and 3 states converged to fling the plastic discs that derived from college students playing with pie pans as early as 1938. Today’s discs are more refined and aerodynamic and more accurate.
The development of the disc popularized challenging games such as disc golf and the rise of competitions, clubs and associations.
Disc golf champion Jay Reading said ...
Llano County Sheriff Bill Blackburn addressed the County Commissioners Court at its regular meeting Monday. The sheriff asked to replace two patrol cars before they wear out completely. He stated that the county has 3 vehicles with over 175K miles, 6 more vehicles over 130K miles and 5 more with over 100,000 miles.