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In our house, we have a rule that has enabled us to live at peace with one another for more years than I can count. That rule is simple, “Don’t mess with my space and I won’t mess with your space.” I must admit some rather close calls have challenged that relationship during those years.
Yielding to temptation can be costly. A moment of weakness may bring years of regret. It is dangerous to take temptation lightly. Moses led his people out of their slavery in Egypt to freedom. He endured their complaining and criticism of his leadership and prayed for them when their destruction seemed imminent.
The 2015-2016 school year is about to begin. All Llano ISD staff members are busy getting ready to welcome our students on Monday, August 24th. While our focus is on the upcoming year, this is also a great time to reflect on the accomplishments of last year. Recently, the Texas Education Agency released the annual accountability results for each district and campus in Texas.
Become a sponsor or donor for the Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction
Burnet, Blanco, Llano and Lampasas: Just like a golfer swinging at a ball in a sand trap, many local families try to get away from abuse but often find themselves haunted by the violence that traumatized them.  When you become a sponsor or donor for the Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center’s Annual Golf Tournament you help families make a tough shot. “We see more than 350 individuals a month for various services ranging from counseling to emergency shelter,” said Alma Lahmon, Highland ...
The Commemorative Air Force hosts Warbirds at Gillespie County Airport in Fredericksburg September 4-7 San Marcos, Texas (August 7, 2015) – It’s been 70 years since the US Army Air Force lifted into the air to create the largest air armada ever to fill the skies during World War II, but on Friday through Monday September 4 through 7, five rare WWII warbirds will be roaring over Fredericksburg, Texas. Leading the flight into Gillespie County Airport on Labor Day weekend will be Texas Raiders ...
“How sweet it is!” As comedian Jackie Gleason said in a bygone era. Llano High football coaches, players, and fans are saying it after the second and final scrimmage, August 20, against Sonora. The synthetic turf by GreenFields enjoyed a successful maiden voyage, and head coach Craig Slaughter emphasized, “We came a long way this week.
Besides desiring a good showing against Sonora on the night of Scrimmage 2, which happened, Llano fans were eager to see the sparkling, new carpet. Fake grass seems like such a gauche phrase. I heard no dissenters in a brief pilgrimage to the stands and got these comments from the participants: Craig Slaughter: “What a proud facility.
Council held an executive session at the beginning of the regularly called session on Monday, August 17 to confer with attorneys regarding a pending lawsuit against the City, and the termination of the Groundwater Rights Lease Agreement. Council met with Texas Municipal League attorney Joanna Salinas regarding a lawsuit brought against the city by former employee Glenn Pittman.
Will the renovations at Jacket Stadium be finished for the start of football season? New track and artificial turf, scoreboard and clock? Well, completion is getting close, but as usual, it depends on the weather, Dean Sharp, consultant and “project manager” for the bond building program, told the Llano School Board Tuesday night. The spring rains delayed progress, but that obstacle was overcome, and no rain to speak of since.
The Llano County Sheriff’s office arrested a Kingsland man in connection with several fires that were on the evening of Thursday, August 13 along Hwy 71 and on a number of rural roads. Calls began coming in to 911 around 8:04pm on Thursday night, starting with a report of fire on Yeager Creek Road.

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