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We hope everyone has enjoyed the new events that have come to Llano, like the circus and carnival we just had. And our new events like Indian dancing coming in June, the Ladies in Leather Motorcycle Rally and the Peddler Craft Show in September, the longhorn show coming in October and next April, Youth Bull Riding this August and the Dinner Theater in November.

Prosecutors would have another sentencing option for first time drunk driving offenders under a bill approved by the Senate Criminal Justice Committee Wednesday. The current system, which focuses on punishment over treatment, doesn't serve the cause of public safety well, said the bill's sponsor San Antonio Senator José Menéndez. His bill would allow for deferred adjudication, a type of probation, for a first time DWI offense under some circumstances.

Spicewood Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers, and the Heart of Texas Auto Theft Task Force request any information of a theft of a truck and burglary of business at 320 Red Bluff Spicewood, Texas. A white 2002 Flatbed FL60 Freightliner Texas tag/ CLD7149 (pictured above) with the Gilde Logo on both sides, along with numerous welding equipment and tools were taken in the early morning hours of May 7, 2019. Anyone with information can contact Inv.

When one looks up ‘cowboy’ in the dictionary they will find: 1) One who tends to cattle and horses 2) A rodeo performer 3) One having qualities such as recklessness, aggressive behavior or independence When I composed a definition of Oliver Rode, I came up with: 1) A loving husband 2) A caring father 3) A mentor to family and friends 4) A steward of the land 5) And a person that has practiced animal husbandry to many kinds of animals. Oliver Rode is at least a ...

The Llano County Commissioners Court met at 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 6 to discuss and approve the resolution regarding the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Risk Analysis Branch Letter of Map Revision (LOMR) future map updates. FEMA sent three maps to the Court earlier this year to be considered. The main objection of the Commissioners Court is that these maps do not take the October 16, 2018 flood or the drift line surveys into consideration.

Dan Dalager, representative of Cox Paving, gave the City Council an update on the paving of the streets of Llano. He said they are about 60% finished with the paving. He explained that some people have expressed concern that it looks like some of the corners are not being paved and that there is a car that was paved around.

Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area has been granted a $52,500 High Demand Job Training grant to match the $56,900 in funds provided by the Marble Falls, Burnet, and Llano Economic Development Corporations. This partnership will facilitate and support the training of licensed plumbers and electricians in the construction trades, certified medical assistants in the healthcare industry, as well as bookkeeping, accounting and audit clerks throughout Burnet and Llano counties.

Mayor, City of Llano: (votes for candidate/ total number of votes) Gail Lang- 62.14% (343/552) Greg Powell- 37.86% (209/552) Alderman 2-Year Term: Kara Gilliland- 35.21% (326/926) Roper Mikulenka- 13.07% (121/926) Tory Virdell- 18.68% (173/926) Larry Sawyer- 33.05% (306/926) Alderman 1-Year, Unexpired Term: Kelli Tudyk- 56.89% (322/566) Faron Miller- 43.11% (244/566) Llano Independent School District Bond Election: Proposition A- “The issuance of $10,000,000 of bon ...

Much Needed Training Coming On Friday morning, the Llano, Marble Falls, and Burnet Economic Development Corporations came together at River City Grill in Marble Falls to accept a grant from Texas Workforce Solutions for $52,500 for High Demand Job Training in the area. Paul Fletcher, Executive Director of Texas Workforce Solutions Rural Capital Area was on hand with a number of RCA Board members and personnel.

Experiencing therapy as a child contributes to academic achievement by equipping them with communication, emotional, and behavioral skills. Developing these necessary skills helps support children to be successful in life. In an effort to assist students who are struggling emotionally or behaviorally, Llano ISD hired Christi Lundby as a mental health counselor.