The Llano Lions Club is currently registering Sporting Clays shooters to participate in their inaugural “Sporting Clays for a Cause, Presented by Arrowhead Bank” to be held Saturday, August 17. This event will be the major fundraiser for the club in 2019 and net proceeds from the event will support the club’s scholarship program (“The Cause”).
The event will be held on the beautiful and historic Inks Ranch, one of the most scenic and historic ranches in Texas.
Two-hundred and forty-three years ago, a group of brave people set in place the workings of the greatest country the world has ever known, and through their sacrifice and foresight, the United States of America was born. Tomorrow, July 4, we celebrate the freedom that those and many others have died for and we salute those valiant men and women that made this country “the land of the free and home of the brave.” Please join us at the courthouse square today at 11:00 a.m.
Miss Samantha Coffey, daughter of Sean and Norma Coffey, has earned the prestigious title of the 2019 National American Miss Texas Jr. Teen at the state pageant held June 17, 2019. She is the granddaughter of Irene Arriaga and the late Ramon Arriaga, Sr. of Llano. Samantha will be attending the National Pageant to be held in Anaheim, California at Disneyland during Thanksgiving week, representing the great state of Texas, where she will have the opportunity to win her share of over $500,000 i ...
Words of welcome across the globe. In this case the story couldn't be truer. The Highland Lakes Area CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocate (probably the most appropriate acronym ever), graduated two new advocates Wednesday afternoon in their office in Kingsland. Now more than ever, advocates are needed to help the abused and neglected children of the Highland Lakes counties of Llano, Lampasas, Blanco, Burnet, and San Saba. There are currently 243 kids (38 in Llano county) and over 7 ...
ARTIST OF THE MONTH
Congratulations to Esther Jones, June Artist of the Month for Highland Arts Guild. Esther was delighted to discover, in 2015, that she had been a lifelong artist. A self-taught pastelist, she now paints to expand her knowledge of the world and worship her Creator. She delights in sharing his gift with others.
BURNET— Imagine what it feels like to be the person who shows a child that heroes still walk the earth, that all grown-ups are not the same. Think about a time in your life when you felt totally alone and in need, and someone stood beside you. Remember what a gift that was?
On Wednesday, July 10, the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center will offer a presentation about creating a pollinator garden with native plants, and why they are so important for our birds, bees, and butterflies. Participants are encouraged to bring a sketch pad to design a garden for their yard, with help from Texas Master Naturalists and Native Plant Society of Texas members, to be ready for fall planting.
Travis County Tax Assessor-Collector and Voter Registrar, Bruce Elfant, will discuss increasing voter registration at the Highland Lakes Democratic Women luncheon at Meadowlakes Restaurant on June 27. Check-in begins at 11:15 a.m., lunch and the business meeting at 11:30 a.m., and Elfant will speak at 12:00 p.m.
A native of Houston, Elfant moved to Austin in 1976 and earned a BS in Business Communications from The University of Texas in 1980.
Kim Roberti will lead a hands-on pastel oil painting demonstration on Monday, July 1, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Llano Fine Art Guild. The demonstration costs $5 to participate.
“I paint what I want to see, tell the story I want to tell, convey the experiences with people and places I want to share,” said Kim.
The LHS Hall of Fame Nomination Committee has begun the process of choosing several individuals, a humanitarian, and a team of the year for 2019. The committee invites you to submit a nomination if you know of a worthy candidate or team for consideration. Anyone wishing to submit a nomination, please contact Donna Davis at (325) 423-1342 or email [email protected].
