It is hard to believe but 2017 is nearly history, and it was one for the history books in Llano, Texas. In 2017, Llano elected its first woman to be mayor, a historic bond issue repairing all the roads in the city limit was passed, as well as a bond allowing liquor by the drink in bars and restaurants.
Turmoil with the Llano Police Department was the top story locally in 2017.
LPD Officer Grant Harden was indicted by a Llano County Grand Jury in December on six counts - three felony and three misdemeanor. He was indicted on two counts of tampering with evidence and one count of tampering with a governmental record, said District Attorney Sonny McAfee earlier this month.
The Llano County Republican Party chairman, precinct chairs, candidates running for office in 2018 election and supporters gathered at the Kingsland Library on Dec. 21 for the ballot position drawing. Candidates or a designated persons drew for position based on high card.
The 2018 Llano County Primary will be held on March 6 with early voting beginning Feb.
Llano County Democrats met in Llano to celebrate the holiday season as well as draw for places for their candidates on the March primary ballot. Paula D’Orsogna drew the places on the primary ballot. The Democrats do not have any candidates for county-wide offices, but have other candidates on the ballot.
It began back in October, the first and third Wednesdays each month. The nights were hot and sticky, and inside the arena, families were gathered under the big fans trying to stay cool. Brought to Llano by Se` Vette Early, the Challenge of Champions Barrel Race would see as many as 70 racers on these hot Wednesday evenings, and the times were getting faster with each race.
Coy Kelso, 13, donated his time and work to help the hurricane victims along the Texas coast. Coy created this painting and auctioned it off online, with 100 percent of the proceeds going to the Rockport-Fulton Chamber Foundation, a part of the Rockport Chamber of Commerce, for hurricane relief efforts. Coy has only painted a handful of times and always at the instruction of Bob Ross.
When temperatures drop and storms roll in, it can be challenging to stay safe and warm. Central Texas Electric Co-op cares about your safety, and we want you to be prepared.
Ice can lead to downed power lines, leaving co-op members without power. During extremely low temperatures, this can be dangerous.
