Wildflowers and native grasses are a very big subject that literally has books written on them, so why tackle such a large subject? Well, they are so abundant this spring, how can you not wonder about them? As I do with most big subjects, I take small nibbles and just look at a few.
The Kingsland House of Arts & Crafts presents their featured crafters of the month, Karen Shaw and Dawn Nicks. Among their many items are crocheted items, mobiles, wind chimes, recycled yard art and misc. crafts.
Visit the house at 112 Chamberlain (blue building behind Wells Fargo Bank) to purchase their products as well as the arts & crafts of all members. Hours of operation are 10 a.m.
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 ...
This year’s Llano County Beef & Range Field Day is set for Tuesday, May 28.
Registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. at the John L. Kuykendall Arena & Events Center, located at 2200 Ranch Road 152, about 1.7 miles west of Llano. The program will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. and there is no charge to the participant.
The Lake Buchanan Conservation Corporation (LBCC) recently donated and installed a movable dock to the HARTH Foundation (Healing and Rehabilitation Through Horses). HARTH is located on the northeast shoreline of Lake Buchanan in the Council Creek area. The dock will benefit HARTH by making their beautiful shoreline area more useful to their clients.
On Saturday, April 27, Burnet County 4-H Rifle Club triumphs in District competition and broke an intermediate team record and junior individual record. Of the 15 first-place buckles awarded, Burnet County 4-H took home 10.
Junior Division
1st Place Individual: Katie Peay - won with a score of 189, beating last year’s top junior, Weiss Stanley, by 2 points, and setting a new team record.
2nd Place Individual: Samuel Kaspar
3rd Place Individual: Payloe Horner
4th Place Individual: ...
The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) provides links so that you can stay updated during inclement weather. Below are links to help keep the public informed:
Flood Operations Report: www.floodstatus.lcra.org/
This webpage is updated frequently during flood conditions and is the best source of information regarding LCRA operations during floods. This page includes a summary of conditions throughout the basin, current and projected lake levels, and details on any ongoing or planned fl ...
AUSTIN— Governor Greg Abbott announced that he is still united with leaders of the House and Senate to deliver meaningful property tax reform and relief before the end of the session. Joined by House Speaker Dennis Bonnen and Lt. Governor Dan Patrick at the Friday press conference, Abbott said he's confident the chambers will pass legislation meeting this goal that he will sign into law.
Hill Country Conservancy (HCC), the Texas Hill Country Conservation Network and 18 partner organizations announced Applications of Eligibility are now being accepted from farmers, ranchers and wildlife managers to take part in the $5.15 million pledge awarded by the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) in July 2018. The funds are being offered as Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) funds as land stewardship financial assistance for qualified landowners actively managing ...
By Gary Rose, Director of Operations, SouthWest Water Company, Texas Utilities West
May 5-11 is national “Drinking Water Week,” which is a week dedicated to highlighting the essential role that water plays in our daily lives. The American Water Works Association has recognized “Drinking Water Week” for the past 40 years in an effort to educate the public and connect with professionals and the communities they serve.
Clean water is of immeasurable value to communities, and the United States is fortunate to have one of the safest drinking water supplies in the worl ...
