All local municipalities posted increases in sales tax revenues distributed in January 2017 over receipts received in January 2016. The statewide average increase in sales tax revenues distributed this month were up 4.83 percent over the same period last year, but local cities’ increases far surpassed the statewide rate.
The City of Llano received $88,144 in sales tax distributions this month, up 10.6 percent over the $79,695 it received in January 2016.
Horseshoe Bay received $78,922 in ...
Most men look forward to getting out of prison, but Llanonite Marc Sagebiel looks forward to going behind prison walls at least every other month. Sagebiel, born and raised in Llano, joined the prison ministry organization, “Bill Glass Behind the Walls,” three years ago and has been going to speak to men incarcerated in prisons around Texas ever since.
“To have someone come sit with them, that will look them in the eyes and talk to them, that means something,” said Sagebiel, who in ...
The burn ban is still off in Llano County. After heavy winds created a Red Flag Warning day on Sunday, the county commissioners discussed reinstating the burn ban but ultimately decided not to do so.
“If we would’ve had this meeting (Sunday), I certainly would’ve bee inclined to reinstate it,” Precinct 2 Commissioner Linda Raschke said.
As of Monday’s meeting, there were 55 counties statewide with burn bans on, but only one neighboring county - Mason County - currently has a burn ...
The newly sworn-in sheriff of Travis County has her roots in Llano County. Sally Hernandez was sworn in as sheriff on Jan. 4 in Austin. She is a graduate of Llano High School who got her start in law enforcement as a part-time night dispatcher in Llano County. She worked at night so she could take care for her special needs child during the day.
She moved to Austin in 1988, where she worked as a deputy for the Precinct 3 Travis County Constable.
Llano Elementary School received a $4,000 grant from Dairy Max to be used to promote health and fitness at school. This year, the funds will be used to purchase wall art to encourage healthy food selections in the cafeteria and a fruit slicer to create more visually appealing fruit choices.
Also, the physical education department will be getting a DrumFIT kit used to improve fine motor skills, movement, coordination, reflexes, spatial awareness, eye-hand coordination and cognitive association.
Dear Honorable Judge and Commissioners,
The Friends of the Llano Red Top Jail appreciate your consideration in allocating Llano County Hotel Occupancy Tax Funds to further Llano County’s historic preservation through the repair and restoration of the unique Red Top Jail, one of Llano County’s historic treasures.
The Red Top Jail built in 1895 served as the only Llano County Jail for 87 years and is a historic landmark in the County of Llano.
The Llano County 4-H club has been a community tradition for many generations. For some, it has even becomes a family tradition to be passed down from parents to their animal-loving children.
Remi Easley, 12, has been involved in 4-H since the second grade. She has stuck with it these four years because it is not only a great way to learn new things, but also because she has a deep love for animals.
“Pigs make great friends,” she said.
For many, the projects started a year ago, while some started in the summer and others started in the fall. But for all, it was hard work done with love and care. The 2017 Llano County Junior Livestock show is now in the books, but what a weekend it was for exhibitors and spectators alike.
Buchanan Dam Fire Chief Mark Hutson was shocked when he walked into the fire station last Friday morning. After receiving multiple calls that the station’s bay doors were open, the fire chief walked in to find a mess with broken glass, damaged equipment and other items piled up. Several items were also stolen, and Hutson said the damages and items stolen totaled about $40,000.
“It was kind of overwhelming,” he said.
Items missing include flashlights, dive lights, spotlights, search l ...
The Llano ISD board of trustees heard a pitch from the Boys and Girls Club at Monday’s regularly scheduled meeting. Llano County Attorney Rebecca Lange introduced Bill Drake, executive director of Burnet and Marble Falls Boys and Girls Clubs. The clubs are a community funded outreach to youth founded in 1860.
