Blake Dillard, a senior at Tarleton State University, was awarded a $3,000 Scholarship from Hill Country Cattlewomen for the 2019-2020 academic year. The 2017 graduate of Llano High School is an Agricultural Economics Major and expects to graduate with a Bachelor of Science in May 2020.
Blake is the son of Anna Greene and Lance Dillard of Llano.
Blake was one of eight scholarship recipients selected by Hill Country Cattlewomen organization.
County Judge Ron Cunningham administered the oath of office on July 10, 2019 to Llano County Commissioner Mike Sandoval to start his second term serving as a member of the Texas Silver-Haired Legislature (TSHL) 2019-2021.
Commissioner Sandoval was elected in 2017 and served as a member during his first term on the State Affairs Committee and the Operations Committees, has been elected Chairman of the State Affairs Committee for his second term (2019-2021) by its members on July 16 and unani ...
At present, we are needing a host family for Johnson, a 15-year-old student from Taiwan. We are looking for a family who would be willing to open their hearts and home to him, but also for any of our wonderful exchange students. For Johnson, he enjoys playing basketball and is the captain of his team.
Top Officials Attempt to Clarify New Hemp Law for Prosecutors
Some district and county attorneys reportedly have begun to dismiss misdemeanor marijuana possession cases following the Texas Legislature’s passage of House Bill 1325, a law creating a legal path for the cultivation and marketing of hemp and hemp products.
Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt.
By Terry Schroth
Last Friday, Robinson's Vintage and Custom Woodworks was welcomed into the Llano Chamber of Commerce with the usual pomp and circumstance of the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Everyone there was impressed by the unusual collection of eclectic artwork and retro home goods this new little gallery has to offer.
And yes, it really is a gallery.
Some of the cattle out in Pontotoc found themselves sharing their pasture last week with an Apache helicopter that had some engine trouble. The Apache, operated by the 302 Squadron working out of Fort Hood near Austin, had a mechanical malfunction during a training flight which prompted the crew to land the aircraft last Tuesday at the Dallas Miller Ranch.
The 302 Squadron is a Dutch/US unit training large combined missions with ground forces from the Air Mobile Brigade and the Royal Nether ...
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.
