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We have been busy working on some new strategies in our marketing plan in getting more folks into our shops as well as getting more tourists into town. Sometimes we lose track on focusing on the local population when it comes to that marketing, so this week I wanted to talk about L321lano and how great it is becoming. When talking about Llano I tell folks it is like Fredericksburg was when I was younger; the shops are friendly and carry some amazing items, such as clothing, jewelry, art, fu ...
AUSTIN—After finding more than 18 species of fish during a recent sampling trip on the Llano River, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Inland Fisheries staff are encouraged to see fish populations rebounding following historic flooding in October 2018. “In 2018 the Llano River was greatly affected by a 100-year flood that significantly altered its fish habitat,” said John Botros, TPWD River Access Program Coordinator.
On Saturday May 4, the Spring Limited Bulk Collection event will take place at the Llano County Annex located at 8347 RR 1431 (1431 and 29 – Fuzzy’s Corner), celebrating a 9-year effort to create a cleaner, more beautiful environment for all of Llano County. In 2010, a small group of concerned residents met to discuss the feasibility of a household waste collection event.
The month of April already has been a busy one for the Highland Lakes Democratic Women. On April 10 the Executive Committee held its quarterly meeting at Mojo’s Coffee in Marble Falls. Fundraising for both the organization’s scholarship fund and for its political action committee was the main topic of discussion.
Stonewall, Texas –Stonewall Motor Lodge will open for business on June 3, 2019 after undergoing a total renovation. Owners Anita Ortiz Lubke and Lance Lubke, who purchased the property in 2019 with a group of friends, said, “Stonewall Motor Lodge had incredible bones and we are thrilled for Hill Country visitors to see the upgrades.
State Capital Highlights
Conference Committee to Work Out Differences in State Budget
AUSTIN—After Easter weekend, conferees for the Texas House and Senate must work out differences in the two chambers’ versions of a fiscal 2020-2021 state budget to send to Gov. Greg Abbott. Concurrence is required on how to spend an estimated $250 billion in revenue available to fund the state’s fiscal years 2020-2021.
State Capital Highlights
Conference Committee to Work Out Differences in State Budget
AUSTIN—After Easter weekend, conferees for the Texas House and Senate must work out differences in the two chambers’ versions of a fiscal 2020-2021 state budget to send to Gov. Greg Abbott. Concurrence is required on how to spend an estimated $250 billion in revenue available to fund the state’s fiscal years 2020-2021.
State Capital Highlights
Conference Committee to Work Out Differences in State Budget
AUSTIN—After Easter weekend, conferees for the Texas House and Senate must work out differences in the two chambers’ versions of a fiscal 2020-2021 state budget to send to Gov. Greg Abbott. Concurrence is required on how to spend an estimated $250 billion in revenue available to fund the state’s fiscal years 2020-2021.
You may have already noticed, but Cox Paving is back in town and in full force on the Street Project. The rain and flooding from last fall caused delays that pushed the project into an unfavorable time of the year for paving. Cox Paving and their subcontractors have been repairing the base coat and potholes on many of the streets on the north side of town prior to application of rubberized chip seal, or the top coat.
The American Legion Post 370 asked the Llano City Council to name the traffic circle next to the Legion Hall, “Frank Griggs Circle,” since it has not been named. Post 370 is named in his honor when the American Legion Department of Texas was chartered in 1934. Corporal Griggs was a son of Llano.

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