JCISD conducted a special meeting on Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. in the LBJ High School Commons Area. President Shelly Wenmohs called the meeting to order, and a quorum was established with members Brit Odiorne and Randy Rutherford absent. There were no public comments.
In view of the fluid circumstances surrounding preparations for the 2020-2021 school year, the JCISD Board voted unanimously to revise the 2020-2021 JCISD Academic Calendar.
Community Church of the Hills filled out cards of encouragement to give to our local law enforcement officers. Brian Perry of the National Park Service was very appreciative of the cards sent by the congregation. Three families are also praying for the JCPD and Blanco County Sheriff’s department for 30 days, using the prayer devotional book, “The 30 Day Gift,” written by Kasey Smith.
Comet Neowise in the Texas Hill Country night sky in Round Mountain, Texas. The comet measures around 3 miles across. It begins to sublimate, or melt, as it approaches the sun, forming one tail of gas and another tail of dust.
Photo by Ralph Arvesen.
The Commissioners Court meeting began budget discussions at 10 a.m. after a ten minute recess during their meeting on Tue. July, 14.
Concerns about the county employees salaries were discussed. Complaints about county employees are being paid too low have been heard from various people. Judge Brett Bray suggested a six percent salary increase for all employees and this would increase benefits as well.
He explained that the county employees have been working continuously throughout the pan ...
The 2021 fundraising campaign of the Johnson City Community Education Foundation got a jump-start last week with a $50,000.00 donation from Kinder Morgan, the company constructing the Permian Highway Pipeline through Blanco County.
JCCEF Board Chair Cynthia Keene stated that the donation is the largest single donation received by the foundation since its inception in 2006.
JCISD held a regular meeting on July 13, 2020. Board President Shelly Wenmohs called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m., and all members were present. There were no public comments.
District Improvement Plan
The Board reviewed the proposed District Improvement Plan. Regarding Strategic Priority High Academic Performance and Student Success, the goals are: “Ensure implementation of a cohesive and consistent District instructional Framework; Review transitions and academic levels of studen ...
Johnson City enjoys a rich and colorful history of lovely public gardens, but the long-time volunteers are aging and in need of help.
The beautification began with the start of a garden club in 1967. During that time, Lady Bird Johnson was an inspiration with her beautification plans for both Texas and the country.
“Lady Bird was always very supportive of our beautification efforts in Johnson City,” said longtime Johnson City Garden Club President Norma Honeycutt.
“When so many vi ...
Mayor Rhonda Stell called the Regular Meeting of the Johnson City Council to order at 6:01 p.m. via Zoom Teleconferencing, and a quorum was established with all members present.
Pastor Steve Sanchez of Community Church of the Hills gave the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. In the Invocation, Sanchez asked for protection for everyone from the coronavirus, and gave thanks for the opportunity to meet regarding matters of City governance.
There were no public comment ...
A county-wide burn ban has been put in place for Blanco County.
The county commissioners enacted the ban at Tuesday’s meeting. The ban is set to last through Sept. 8, unless extended or rescinded before that time.
Portions of Blanco County are listed as abnormally dry, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
Active COVID-19 cases rose by 13 in Blanco County over the past week, according to the county’s department of emergency management.
Active cases number 64 in Blanco County as of Monday, up from 51 a week ago. Active cases have increased by 31 in the past two weeks. There are 51 cases under investigation, down nine from a week ago.
