City of Johnson City City Council held a Regular Meeting on January 14, 2020. Mayor Rhonda Stell called the meeting to order at 6 p.m. Steve Sanchez of Community Church of the Hills gave the Invocation which was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
A check was presented to the Community Resource Center (CRC) from the City in the amount of $5,000.
The Johnson City Chamber of Commerce SAVOR the Hill Country III tasting event will be held on Sunday January 26 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Science Mill. The last two SAVORs were huge successes, with rave reviews from all attendees. This event will again showcase the Hill Country’s culinary talent alongside an impressive collection of award-winning wineries, breweries, and distilleries, with all proceeds benefiting the Chamber’s community projects and a local scholarship.
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It is the new year, and many of us have resolved to eat better, walk more, and take better care of ourselves. Walking up to a food truck by a bar might not sound like the healthiest option for lunch or dinner, but hear me out for this, and I promise you will be pleasantly surprised when you visit Ate-o-Six, the newest food truck to roll into town with no plans to leave anytime soon.
About Matthew Pope
Matthew Pope, originally from Corpus Christi, came to Johnson City every holiday to visi ...
Fifty-five years is a lot of time spent in the saddle, but that’s just how long the Hill Country Trail Ride has been an annual tradition for many Central Texans.
The 55th Annual ride is set to begin in Blanco on Jan. 31, with the 100-mile meandering adventure ending on Feb.
Lob snowballs at a target with a slingshot, watch an ice sculpture take shape and make mini snowmen at the Science Mill's fourth annual Snow Day, as its backyard—the Science & Art Park—is transformed into a winter wonderland with 30 tons of real snow.
With a focus on science-based activities and demonstrations, Snow Day activities will take place from 10 a.m.
A confirmed positive report of rabies has been made for Blanco County.
According to Blanco Veterinary Clinic, a fox attacked a family’s dog and the clinic confirmed the case. A post on the clinic’s Facebook page stated the family is “having to take drastic steps with the Texas Department of Health on dealing with the case.”
The attack is reported to have occured west of Blanco.
The clinic urges those with pets to make sure they are up to date with rabies vaccines in order to pro ...
Three members of the Blanco County North Library District Board were sworn into office on January 6, 2020, by Judge Brett Bray. They are Alan Dean, Debbie Burkhard, and Ginger McCullough. Courtesy photos.
The Kinder Morgan Permian Highway Pipeline is coming through Blanco, but how is it monitored?
One way is the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which is monitored 24 hours a day at the control center located in Houston, said Allen Fore, KM vice president public affairs.
“We have an ability to monitor our system remotely 24 hours a day, seven days a week, which will include the ability to determine if there are any issues with the pipeline from a pressure perspectiv ...
Although the Lady Eagles emerged from the Comfort Invitational Varsity Tournament last weekend without a win, Coach Corine Baker saw her young team improve offensively and gain valuable experience. In losses to Pearsall (26-40), Clark (20-52) and Harper (24-62) in pool play and Young Women's Leadership Academy of San Antonio ISD (26-39) in bracket play Senior Kristine Henriquez led the Lady Eagles in scoring with her best performance- an 11 point effort against Pearsall.
The Christmas frenzy is over, and the Gracious Mistress of the Parsonage and Yours Truly are sitting back surveying our Christmas plunder. Only a few days ago, the house was ablaze with Christmas lights, and the rafters were echoing with Christmas delight. Now, much to my delight, quietness is tiptoeing through our house.
In surveying my Christmas plunder, several thoughts, like sugarplums, are dancing in my head.
