Imagine that you are 15 to 18 years old, and the only thing to your name is the clothes on your back, a toothbrush and a washcloth. You have no electronics, no cell phone, no social media, no food or snacks, no extra clothes, no wallet, no personal items and no transportation.
This was the situation on Friday starting at 5 p.m.
“This is the best audit report I’ve ever delivered,” auditor Jack Clark told the Llano County Commissioners on Monday. Clark, of Singleton, Clark & Company P.C., delivered the county’s yearly financial report to commissioners at Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting. He told them the county was in excellent financial condition, and gave the county a clean, unqualified opinion.
The former Lampasas County auditor, who held the post for almost three decades, said Llano County’s ...
Last Wednesday, more than a dozen fathers, grandfathers and other male community members returned to the classrooms of Llano High. The men, among whom were a hog trapper, a police officer, a pilot, a Navy admiral and a youth pastor, were part of a new program called Dads on Campus.
The brainchild of Llano High school principal Jenifer Neatherlin, Dads on Campus was designed to increase male involvement in the lives of the students.
“Moms just tend to be around more,” said Neatherlin.
After spending a few years bringing comfort and joy to the residents of local convalescent and assisted living homes, it looked like Ashley Torres would be forced into an early retirement. An injury to her knee early last year meant an expensive surgery and a long recovery. Owned by Barbara Torres of Barbara’s Dog House in Llano, Ashley is a 6-year old, 92-pound silver pit bull who has been trained as a service dog in order to visit shut ins.
Last fall, Barbara raised money for Ashley’ ...
April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month. The Llano County Child Welfare Board will sponsor Go Blue in Llano County on Wednesday, April 5, at 4:30 p.m. at the Llano County Courthouse. This is the fifth year this group has hosted an event to bring awareness of the problem of child abuse and neglect, focusing on things our community can do to prevent child abuse.
Events will include a proclamation by the Llano County Commissioners Court presented by Judge Mary Cunningham, short pres ...
The Republic of Texas Museum held an art contest for students across Texas. Students from all over Texas submitted their drawing or power point presentation for their district on Texas history.
Last Saturday, the Daughters of the Republic held an awards program and reception for the winners of the contest. The program was held at the Texas State Cemetery Gallery.
The City of Llano will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lantex Theatre. The purpose of this meeting will be to provide factual information relative to the propositions that will be on the ballot during the May 6 election, the city said in a press release.
City staff in conjunction with a bond attorney, financial advisor, bond advisory chair and engineers will be in attendance to provide information as it relates to the proposed bonds.
Everyone is encouraged to ...
The City of Llano will host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m. in the Lantex Theatre. The purpose of this meeting will be to provide factual information relative to the propositions that will be on the ballot during the May 6 election, the city said in a press release.
City staff in conjunction with a bond attorney, financial advisor, bond advisory chair and engineers will be in attendance to provide information as it relates to the proposed bonds.
Everyone is encouraged to ...
This will be the 40th year Llano has held a fiddle contest. It all started in 1976, on the banks of the Llano River in Robinson Park. Llano always had a rich history when it comes to the fiddle, and it can be attributed to the many grass roots fiddlers in the Llano area such as Otis Light, Tilman Harlow, Bud Otto, Wilford Tumlinson, Armand Taylor, Harmon Ellis, Eddie McDonald, Woodrow Thomas, the Goff Brothers and J.
