On Tuesday, October 1, the Llano Cultural and Art Alliance focus group met at the Llano Art Guild to discuss one of their five-year goals—to establish a permanent performing arts center in Llano. At the meeting it was decided that seating for approximately 500 people was desired, giving it a theater atmosphere.
After having to cancel due to last year’s flooding, the Llano Xtreme Bulls and the South Texas Longhorn Association show will be back in Llano for one fun filled, action packed weekend October 18-20 at the JLK Arena located at 2200 RR 152, Llano.
Llano Xtreme Bulls, presented by Cecil Motors, will feature some of the rankest PBR bulls from the JD Nix Rodeo Company and riding those bulls will be 40 of the top riders from organizations, such as PBR and PRCA, competing for $10,000 in prize m ...
The Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 23. Jerry Land told the Commissioners that Llano Recycling Opportunities will stop accepting recycling materials on October 15 and will be closed by October 31. The main reason is that the amount paid to places like our recycling center has dropped drastically.
Two Llano High School students have gone up a couple of steps on the academic ladder. Seniors Emma Richardson and Quentin Franklin have earned the designation of Commended Students in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. This translates to finishing among the top 50,000 students—out of an enrollment of competitors that totaled 1.5 million!
Llano Junior High will host a Scholastic Book Fair beginning Monday, September 30, running until Friday, October 4, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The fair will close at 3:45 p.m. on Friday, October 4. Funds raised will go toward purchasing reading awards and incentives for junior high students.
The Kuykendall Event Center was abuzz again. Our lady bikers were back in town, now going by the name Ladies in Leather. Many who attended were here last year, but there was also a lot of new faces.
On Saturday around noon, the Ladies in Leather Parade commenced from Llano High, through the Courthouse Square, then to the JLK Event Center & Arena, where the rally was being held.
Elections are coming and Llano County has new equipment. That combination scares some people. It is natural to wonder, “How different is the equipment?” or “Will I be able to understand how to use it?” There are some differences with the new equipment compared to the equipment we have used in Llano for the past 15+ years.
At Monday’s City Council meeting, Director of Community Development, Tony Guidroz, announced that the Llano Community Theatre has been relocated to their new home at the Lantex. Their first play, “The Marvelous Wonderettes”, will be presented on October 11. He also informed the Council that admission and popcorn prices at the Lantex will experience a $1 increase beginning October 4.
Junk in the Trunk is coming to Llano on Saturday, September 28.
On Friday, September 13, Llano and Packsaddle Elementary held a Color Run. The Dauber Dome served as the Start and Finish Line. Kindergarten through second grade ran one mile. Third through fifth grade could run or walk two miles. Parents were able to purchase a wristband to participate. “The color run was a great event that all of our students enjoyed,” said Llano Elementary Assistant Principal, Kimberly Stubblefield.
The Llano High School 2019 Homecoming Queen, Alexus Cotton and King, Joey Wolf.
2019 Homecoming Prince and Princess Quentin Franklin and Kennedy Wootan.
The Llano High School cheerleaders perform on Friday in front of the Llano County Courthouse.
Photos by Briley Mitchell.
