Friends of Fredericksburg Nature Center invites the public to “Fireflies of the Texas Hill Country,” a firefly workshop and viewing opportunity on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Lady Bird Johnson Municipal Park, Pavilion 1. During the workshop, attendees will learn about the life of a firefly, how and why these remarkable insects glow, what they need to thrive, and how people can help protect the habitats that support them.... read more

The Llano County Sheriff’s Office is notifying the public of a confirmed rabies incident involving a cat at Black Rock Park in Buchanan Dam after three park visitors were bitten during the weekend of June 6-7. According to the Sheriff’s Office, the first reports came in on Sunday, June 7, at approximately 7:32 a.m., when two male guests reported being bitten by a gray cat while visiting the park.... read more

After weeks of uncertainty and temporary operations in Johnson City, the U.S. Postal Service has identified a tentative new location for the Blanco Post Office. In a press release issued today, USPS announced it has made a final decision to relocate retail services formerly housed at 402 Fourth St. to a proposed site at 902 13th St.... read more

Mason's County Commissioners reviewed departmental reports and completed a full agenda at Monday's regular meeting of the Commissioners Court. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director Thain Martin confirmed that his department had ten “second out” calls in the past month, where the EMS department had both ambulances out at the same time.... read more

The UIL Academic Team wrapped up its season with the State Academic Meet at the University of Texas on May 18-19. The team brought home two State Championships, multiple other medals, and placed 5th Overall. Members of the Speech Team had an especially strong showing. Bronwyn Underwood, a junior, won the State Championship in Poetry Interpretation.... read more

The Llano High School 7-on-7 team continues to perform like a machine with wins against both Burnet County programs June 8. What may have been so impressive are two traits of the league important to head coach Matt Green. The first is that his players, both veterans and newcomers, continue to get quality reps where they are developing rapport with one another. The second is that members of the league also feel the same way.... read more