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Three arrested in car burglaries

Three arrested in car burglaries

By James Walker Highland Lakes Newspapers Three of four suspects in the burglaries of approximately 30 vehicles in the overnight hours of Saturday, Aug. 21 and Sunday, Aug. 22 in the Delaware Springs area have been arrested, according to a news release the city issued Wednesday. Burnet High School students Colin Ocel and Peyton Lawrie, [...]

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After nine years, Storm’s shuts down

After nine years, Storm’s shuts down

By Michael Freeman Highland Lakes Newspapers After nine years of serving breakfast, burgers and dessert in Kingsland, Storm’s Restaurant closed its doors on Sunday. The restaurant, located at 14124 W. FM 1431, had to shut down because of a recent downturn in business and the economy. “Inflation,” said Joe Martinez, assistant restaurant manager. “The business [...]

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City approves contract with grant writer for water lines

City approves contract with grant writer for water lines

By Dale Fry Highland Lakes Newspapers The Llano City Council in a brief called meeting on Monday approved contracting with an Austin firm to write a grant for funds to replace water lines in North Llano, discussed the status of a proposed Safe Routes to School project and held a public hearing on an annexation [...]

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LISD approves tax rate, starts school

LISD approves tax rate, starts school

By Michael Freeman Highland Lakes Newspapers School at all four Llano County campuses began last Wednesday, and as students adjusted to a new school year, the Llano Independent School District Board of Trustees adjusted its budget for upcoming year on Monday. However, the board kept its tax rate the same for the 2010 tax year. [...]

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Rubble reveals ‘glimpses of God’

By Michael Freeman Highland Lakes Newspapers Michael and Diana Burton believe guardian angels were with them Monday. The couple’s home at the 300 block of East Granite Street in Llano caught fire shortly after lunchtime. Both were not in the home at the time of the blaze, and although much of the house was damaged, [...]

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Jackets hold off Indians

New split offense working well By Stephen Colwell LCJ Sports Editor After losing their season opener two years in a row, the Llano Yellowjackets started their 2010 campaign with a victory over Comanche on Friday night. The win didn’t come easily, and it wasn’t decided until the final seconds ticked off the clock. Leading 18-12 [...]

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