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The Friends of the Llano Red Top Jail would like to invite everyone to a day of “celebration of restoration and preservation” and the annual meeting on Saturday, July 16, at the historic Llano Red Top Jail. We are all so excited about the progress of the Red Top renovations and can’t wait to show it off. The celebration will begin with tours of the jail from 10 a.m.
Two weeks ago I asked you, the taxpayers of Llano County for feedback on some key issues related to the 2017 budget. Many of you have responded back to me and other county officials, and I thank you. Please continue to communicate with us during this important budget process. In this article, I want to delve a little deeper into, one, the background for the decisions I make as I prepare the proposed county budget, and, two, the deliberation and compromise that the county commissioners and other ...
As Llano County Sheriff I read the article last week concerning the FY 17 County budget from a different perspective. Yes we have the 21st lowest tax rate of 254 counties in the state of Texas and one of the highest cost of livings in the state for counties our size.
Country Music Super Star, Johnny Lee was in town Saturday for two shows at the Llano Country Opry held in the Lantex Theater. Lee is known for hits, “Country Party,” “One in a Million,” “Lookin' For Love,” Pickin' Up Strangers,” “Bet Your Heart on Me” and many more top 10 hits.
The Llano County Courthouse could be a star on the big screen. The Llano County Commissioners agreed to allow an Austin film company to film a pilot for a television show at the courthouse next month. The filming by Edgen Films is scheduled for the week of Aug. 8 for the pilot of Freedom on Trial.
The Llano City Council viewed a more than hour-long presentation in a capital improvement plan during the July 5 regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was moved to Tuesday, July 5, due to the July 4 holiday on Monday. Five engineers from Steger Bizzell in Georgetown gave a lengthy presentation on the capital improvement plan that examined the city’s water, wastewater, roads and drainage systems.
Llano Mayor Mike Reagor, right, presents a recognition to Lynda Kuder on her 25 years of service to the City of Llano. Kuder is the city’s finance director.
Five people were arrested early Sunday morning and law enforcement officials seized 44 grams of methamphetamine stemming from an incident near Sunrise Beach. According to a press release from the Sunrise Beach Police Department, Officer Ruben Saucedo made contact with a suspicious male about 1 a.m., who was later identified as Matthew Moss.
Scott Edmonson was named Llano’s city manager by councilors at Monday’s budget workshop meeting. Edmonson was one of four finalists who went through interviews on July 7. He begins his new duties on Aug. 1, according to city secretary Toni Milam. Edmonson previously served as city manager in Mertzon prior to moving to Llano.
Officers for 2016-17 for the Llano Lions Club were recently sworn in at the Hungry Hunter, where the club meets each Tuesday at noon. Pictured, from left, are: Briley Mitchell, director; Mike Reagor, past president; Rick Tiffin, director and Tail Twister; Rob Wilson, third vice president; Mike Hazel, president; Gretel Morgan, second vice president; presenter Morrison Smith; and Luke Rogers, secretary/treasurer.

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