This summer Llano students have enjoyed three hands-on science camps led by LHS Chemistry Teacher, Bonnie-Claire Carrell. Each camp touched on different aspects of science. These camps were sponsored by HOPE Haus and were hosted by Journey Fellowship.
In the first camp, named “Campers Assemble”, students used the engineering design process to become a real-life STEM superhero!
Georgian Cordell, owner of 1890 Karcher Haus Bed and Breakfast, cut the ribbon with members of the Llano Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday night. The new B & B is located at 1307 Wright Street and is open in the winter Friday – Sunday and in the summer months, Wednesday – Sunday.
Waterways in the summertime can be very dangerous. Two of the recent accidents on Lake LBJ involved boating. The third was a medical emergency that resulted in death.
On Wednesday, June 26, the Texas Game Wardens were called at approximately 9:30 p.m. to investigate a fatal boat accident. The crash occurred on the Burnet County side of the Colorado River arm of Lake LBJ.
On Wednesday, July 10 at 7:00 p.m., members of the Llano County Sheriff’s Office executed a narcotics search warrant at 855 Wood Forrest, Kingsland. Deputies seized approximately 10 grams of methamphetamine, firearms and paraphernalia at the residence, however the suspect/resident was not at home.
The suspect, John Wesley Norris, 29 years old, was later located at the Packsaddle Motel on RR1431, Kingsland.
The Llano Economic Development Corporation met in the Chambers of the Llano City Hall on Monday, July 22.
Chandler Melia, majority owner of Badu 1891, came before the LEDC and gave an update. He announced that Badu 1891 will be opening today at 4:00 p.m. Live band, Buffaloe of Austin, will be on stage.
Castell is home of one of the first churches established in Llano County. Much of the town’s history lies within Trinity United Methodist Church, but it is the settlers of Castell who paved the way for 167 years of worship and service for Methodists.
A man of many who make up the rich history of the church is Reverend Charles A.
Saturday night the people of Llano really, truly gave meaning to the term Llano Community Center. They brought substance to the definition. Saturday night that building was more than just a big tin warehouse; it was a Center in which the Community of Llano put the C in Community.
William Leach was born with an extremely rare brain disease known as Congenital Bilateral Perisylvian Polymicrogyria.
The Chamber of Commerce wants to thank everyone who came out to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Robinson’s Vintage and Custom Woodworks! They have quite the eclectic selection of awesome antiques, wonderful wood sculptures, and amazing art work. You can visit them in person at 301 Bessemer Ave., and/or follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
It was a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at the Bombshell Beauty and Salon on Friday night. Located at 107 E. Ollie, the Salon offers hair care for men, women, and children, as well as tanning services, facial and skin care options, and massage therapy. Call (512) 844-2394 to make an appointment with Katie Gray or Margie Oestreich.
By Carole Leeder
A barn in northwest Llano county burned last Sunday night/early Monday morning. It is considered a total loss. The barn had just been renovated last year.
Apparently, the hand tools that were in the barn were taken before the fire was started. It is estimated that the tools were valued at $13,000.
