Blue Bell and Bluegrass Festival Begins Friday
Llano’s third annual Blue Bell and Bluegrass Festival is set
to kick off this Friday with a jam-packed schedule of events running through town until Monday afternoon.
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Student wins art competition
Megan Cowart, a junior at Llano High School, took the top
prize at this year’s Congressional Art Competition for the 11th Congressional
District of Texas. Read more... |
First Presbyterian celebrates 132 years
First Presbyterian Church in Llano celebrated its 132
anniversary on Sunday. While the building has continued to stand the test of
time, it’s the members and their memories that show just how far the roots
grow. Read more... |
New Llano Council sworn in
Llano's newly elected officials were officially sworn
in Monday evening at the City Hall Council Chambers. Read more... |
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Nothern Burnet County
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Northern Burnet County until 3:45 PM as well as a significant weather advisory
for Northern Burnet and Northeastern Llano counties until 3:30PM.
National Weather Service Meteorologists say that a thunderstorm is rapidly developing five miles
northwest of Buchanan Dam and is moving northeast at 35 MPH. Hail, high
winds and heavy rain are expected with this storm.
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Sen. Fraser’s water bill up to Gov. Perry
Legislation authored by state Sen.
Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) that will allow Texas to meet its future water
needs was finally adopted by the Texas Senate on Monday. The bill is now on its
way to the Governor’s desk. Read more... |
2nd phase of US 281 bridge begins
Crews are in the process of drilling a 96-foot shaft for the
first of two piers for the southbound US 281 bridge, Texas Department of
Transportation officials said. Read more... |
Inmate found dead in cell
One of the suspects charged in the deaths of a Spicewood couple hanged himself in the Burnet County jail Saturday night, according to the Burnet County Sheriff's office.
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Texas employers add 33,100 jobs in April
AUSTIN — Texas’ seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment
expanded by 33,100 jobs in April. Texas added 326,100 jobs from April 2012 to
April 2013. Read more... |
Not much rain, but we’ll take it
After a low pressure system moved in from Mexico overnight, the Highland Lakesreceived just under an inch of precious rainfall.
The Lower Colorado River Authority reported rainfall totals
Wednesday as follows:
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