August 8, 2018 Issue
Kevin Ratliff is no longer the police chief in Llano. The city on Tuesday announced its search for a new chief.
City Manager Scott Edmonson said Ratliff was fired as police chief on July 26, a week after his conviction on three misdemeanor charges.
Edmonson said both city and police department policy determined that Ratliff be terminated from his position.
The City of Llano moved into the fifth and final stage of its drought contingency plan Saturday morning, and made modifications to that stage at Monday’s city council meeting.
The goal of Stage 5 is to limit total pumpage of water to 600,000 gallons per day. The goal was 400,000 gallons per day before it was changed at Monday’s meeting.
Citizens packed the city council chambers for Monday’s meeting, with many in support of continuing the Llano Main Street program.
Ten citizens spoke for approximately 25 minutes in support of keeping the Main Street program in some fashion.
Keenan Fletcher told councilors that eliminating a program which brings tourists to town is a bad idea.
LaNell McKinney, a Main Street board member, said eliminating the manager position would be a mistake.
If you follow Facebook too much, which maybe we all do at times, there are conspiracy theories everywhere as to why Llano is in stage 5 of the Drought Contingency Plan.
The golf course seems to come up on nearly every thread as do the flash boards that were used in 2011 and 2012.
A FAB FOUR on the sideline during a break in football practice. L-R: Presley Lynch; Courtney Reina, on hand to cheer on her brother, Aaron Brown, next on our list, and Drew Cooper. Thumbs up, guys
It’s more “something old” than “something new” for the Llano football Jackets, who began workouts August 6. Three main men of the coaching staff have a year’s experience with their team, and the quarterback, among others, had a superb campaign in 2017—his first on varsity.
“Really feel the difference between Year One and Two,” said head coach Matt Green.
Alvin Ray Caples passed away Aug. 2, 2018 at the age of 83. He was born Feb. 21, 1935 in Wiergate, to William Nathan Caples and Florence Lorrain (Lewis) Caples.
Alvin is survived by his sister, Bettye Vines; brothers, Charles Caples and wife Ann, and Bill Caples and wife Carol; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral arrangements made under the direction of Waldrope-Hatfield-Hawthorne Funeral Homes, Inc.
Frances Mary Johanna Evers passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018 in Floresville, at the age of 90. She was born on Sept. 23, 1927 in Castell, to August and Amanda (Hoffmann) Otto, the third of eight children, a descendant of German settlers. Frances resided in Llano County for almost all of her life.
She attended Llano High School where she was active in journalism, enjoyed math and was a member of the tennis team.
Evelyn Oatman was born Evelyn Mae Rogers in Llano on Nov. 10, 1930. She was the eldest daughter of Okla Homa (Homer) Rogers and Buelah Carrie Rogers. Evelyn fell asleep in death at her home in Cibolo on July 30, 2018.
She is preceded in death by her parents, brothers John Dee and George Curtis, and sister Eunice Ann.
Mr. Jerry D. Newnham, 78, of Kingsland, passed from this life at home surrounded by loved ones after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis on Aug. 5, 2018.
He was born June 26, 1940 in Breckenridge, to Brady and Lottie Newnham. Jerry retired from Shell Pipe Line on May 21, 2000 after 31 years of service.
Dear Editor,
Regarding the front page article of our Rep. Conaway being at the Llano town hall meeting. He starts out telling how well the nation is doing with the Trump changes-improvements. He moves on to his role as chairman of House Agriculture Committee and the importance of the Farm Bill.