Austin, TX – The Texas Center for the Book is pleased to announce the opening of the Letters About Literature Texas writing contest for 2026-2027. Texas 4th through 12th graders are invited to participate in this annual writing competition. Students select a book, book series, essay, play, poem, short story or speech and write a letter to an author - living or dead - explaining how his or her work changed their view of themselves or the world. The theme of Letters About ...... read more

Fredericksburg, TX — The National Museum of the Pacific War invites the community to join in honoring the service and sacrifice of America's veterans during a special Veterans Day ceremony on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. at the Museum's Pacific Combat Zone Amphitheater. The ceremony will feature a keynote address by retired Vice Admiral John M.... read more

Llano County voters delivered a decisive Republican sweep in Tuesday's general election, with turnout reaching 63.34% and incumbent Precinct 4 Commissioner Jerry Don Moss defeating Democratic challenger Leila Green Little in the county's only contested local race. According to unofficial results released by the Llano County Elections Office at 10:39 p.m.... read more

The 49-acre mixed-use development across from Lake LBJ has pad sites available for restaurant, retail, office, hospitality and residential users ahead of infrastructure construction KINGSLAND, Texas (November 5, 2026) Site clearing is underway at Kingsland Commons, a 49-acre master-planned town center at FM 1431 and FM 2342, across from Lake LBJ.... read more

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in partnership with the Texas Bureau of Economic Geology, will conduct low-altitude flights across 11 counties to map underground geological features, identify potential mineral deposits and improve understanding of groundwater resources and natural hazards. According to the USGS press release, the survey will focus on the Llano Uplift, a geologically significant region of Central Texas that has drawn increasing interest for its potential deposit ...... read more

A sprawling luxury resort and residential community planned in the hills south of Llano is beginning to take shape, with developers announcing Monday, November 2, that site work is underway on the 1,600-acre property. The development, known as Amansanu, will bring an exclusive 52-room resort and a limited collection of multimillion-dollar-style luxury residences to a secluded parcel between Llano and Fredericksburg.... read more