December 21, 2016 Issue
Sting, the Llano High School mascot, and cheerleaders Megan Wootan and Alyssa Stennant posed for pictures with Llano Elementary School students during Family Reading Night on Dec. 8. The reading night and book fair helped LES raise funds for future books and events.
Marie Castruita is joined by staff, students and chamber board and staff for a ribbon cutting for her new business, Precious Moments Montessori Preschool, which is located at 1705 Wright Street in Llano. They are now taking applications for enrollment and can be reached at 830-998-7414.
This past week has been a busy one at Starry Starry Nights, the annual walkway of lights along the banks of the Llano River.
On a recent night, the first visitors to the park had a little bit of an accent, not a southern draw, in fact, one that was not an American accent at all.
An oath ceremony for incoming elected officials will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, at the Llano County Courthouse at 801 Ford Street in Llano. Officials will be sworn in for the coming year at the ceremony.
Those who will be sworn in include: Allan Garrett, 33rd District Judge; Wiley “Sonny” McAfee, district attorney; Rebecca Lange, county attorney; Bill Blackburn, county sheriff; Kris Fogelberg, county tax assessor-collector; John Ables, county surveyor; Peter Jones, precinct ...
A hefty donation to the Llano splash pad could garner someone naming rights. At Monday’s meeting, the city council approved a request from the Llano Parks Project organization to allow naming rights of the splash pad if someone donates at least $150,000 to the project. The council approved the measure with a 3-1 vote, with councilman Glenn Conner voting against it.
Julie Leverett, with the parks project, told the council the project is expected to cost between $270,000 and $300,000.
Andrew Wells and his daughter Sonora Wells perform as the Nutcracker Prince and Clara on Saturday evening during the Wildflower Studios production of the Nutcracker at Llano High School.
Members of Grace Episcopal Church in Llano gaze at the Christ child during its live nativity last Friday night. The live nativity, in its seventh year, was held last Friday and Saturday nights.
MASON — One game was not close at all, but the one here was a good one. Neither contest was decided in favor of the Llano basketball boys, who remain winless for November-December.
The Punchers — on this cold December 19 afternoon — started plenty warm and led, 13-4. “Couldn’t have been a worse start for us,” said Jackets’ head coach, Aaron Nuckles.
Things did improve, and when Ian Fletcher tossed in two of his ...
The Lady Jackets played one of their best games of the season, December 16, but failed to get a win against visiting Lampasas, a district foe. The Badgers (7-11 and 1-2), in front all night, held off a
spirited Llano rally and prevailed, 54-52.
“The kids played hard to get back in the game,” said head coach Jerry McSherry. “As long as they play hard and are giving effort, we’ll stay in games and win some games.” Tough go ...
From Art Dlugach, Texas, USA
December 21, 2016
I know you’re busy. A “jolly” remark, no? But I have a request, and I haven’t made too many over the dozens of Decembers of our lifetimes. How old are you now, anyway? I can’t hear you!
I want you to give our Llano boys a basketball win — well, not GIVE it to ‘em.
Ray Dixon was named the lineman MVP for District 13-4A to headline several Llano selections.
Named to the first team were Mason Greenwood at running back, Brent Greenwood at linebacker, Dakoda Trull at offensive lineman, Ian Fletcher at linebacker and Tyler Gann at cornerback.
Named to the second team were: John Heflin-RB, Anthony Watson-WR, Hunter Roemer-DL, Blake Dillard-DE, Jaden Napolez-LB, Kyle Cooper-DB and Shane Flint-Special Teams.
Barbara E. Binion passed away Saturday, Dec. 17, 2016 in Llano at the age of 81. She was born Sept. 5, 1935 in Polk County, Arkansas to M. E. Ellison and Loda Jane (Davis). Barbara was a resident of Llano since 1996. Prior to living in Llano, she lived in Harker Heights, Texas.
Members of Grace Episcopal Church in Llano gaze at the Christ child during its live nativity last Friday night. The live nativity, in its seventh year, was held last Friday and Saturday nights.
