A casual discussion in the Horseshoe Bay post office about local published authors became a vibrant discussion on Nextdoor.com that has led to the creation of the first ever writers’ forum here in Horseshoe Bay.
In an effort to unite the writing community living in Horseshoe Bay and its surrounding communities, published authors and writers (books, bloggers, journalists), aspiring writers, professional editors, illustrators, and publishers are invited to meet on Sept.
I know, I know, the exit of Texas and Oklahoma (by 2025, I guess) is a Big Deal Blow to the shrinking Little 12. There are millions to be lost plus prestige and maybe College Football Playoff participation. We all have problems.
Already we hear of talks between the “Big Eight” and the Pac-12.
Investigators in Llano County are working to track down the source of a batch of deadly opioid pills that swept through the county earlier this month, causing one overdose death and the hospitalization of other people.
“It’s going slowly, but we have gotten several tips that have been helpful,” said Chief Deputy Brad Evans with the Llano County Sheriff’s Office, on Tuesday.
It is one (great) thing to win a title; it is one (great) thing to be elected to a hall of fame. So, how great is it to collect both honors in the same season? That season being spring, late spring. Ed Thompson of Horseshoe Bay acquired the Daily Double.
He will be inducted (in August) into the Mexican Hall of Fame for the sport of padel, pronounced puh-dell.
May was a great month for the HSBPOA!
Our board is now at full strength with the additions of Linda Burling and Don Beeman. Thanks to their vast experience and exceptional skills - both hit the ground running and are fully engaged! Linda and Don are helping with planning, public relations and communications.
The City of Horseshoe Bay’s regular city council meeting was held Tuesday, May 18, at 3 p.m. in the city hall council chambers. Mayor Cynthia Clinesmith welcomed those in attendance and invocation was given by Father Ruben Patino, C.S.P. from the St. Paul the Apostle Parish, followed by pledges to the American and Texas flags.
Former council member and mayor pro-tem Kent Graham was recognized for his service to the City of Horseshoe Bay for the last five years.
First there were seven, then six, then three, then one. On Wednesday, that number increased to five with the appointment of Mary Daniel, Tom Engler, Gail Morris, and Belinda Roberts to serve varying terms on the Horseshoe Bay Property Owners Association Board of Directors.
The HSB POA Bylaws call for seven members on its Board of Directors.
It wasn’t an official meeting. There was no quorum to conduct business. But much occurred at Monday’s HSB Property Association’s gathering at an improperly noticed board of directors’ meeting.
Board Members Chuck Haven and Maria West sat at the head table. Haven rose several minutes after the announced start time of 10 a.m.
On Thursday, May h high school art students are invited to Lakeside Pavilion to participate in the annual Paint the Town festival. The budding artists will be provided an art demonstration and then are paired with competition artists to paint plein air together. Launched in 2016, Student Art Day facilitates a space for local high school students to participate in the annual Paint the Town festival, familiarizing them with the French impressionist style of painting.
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After just becoming a COVID-19 vaccine hub earlier this month, Llano County officials had to cancel two of its vaccine clinics last week after the federal government ordered a pause on the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Starting April 8, the county had planned to distribute 800-1,000 doses a day of the J&J vaccine as one of the regional vaccine hubs designated by the Texas Department of State Health Services.
“The hub has been suspended,” said Dr.
