Unemployment rates are up throughout the region, including in Blanco County.
Blanco County unemployment rose from 3.4 percent in May to 4.1 percent in June according to figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission. Even though the county’s unemployment rate went up 0.7 percent, it still leads the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas region.
The unemployment rate in the region rose from 4.3 percent in May to 4.9 percent in June.
The Community Resource Center (CRC) is the hub for people who need a fan to keep cool as summer heat settles in and for people who want to make donations to support Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive.
To qualify for a free fan, applicants must live in a low-income household and meet one of these additional conditions: live with children, be age 55 or older, or receive disability benefits.
“Getting a free fan is critical for our neighbors who do not have, or cannot afford, air conditi ...
The ESD-1 held a Regular Meeting on July 19, 2021. President David O’Bannon called the meeting to order at 7:01 pm, and a quorum was established with all Commissioners present. There were no public comments.
Recycling Center and MOU Hydrant Grant
O’Bannon thanked Commissioner A.J. Gallerano for his help in reaching agreements with the City.
Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department President Ray Bible called the July business meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Wednesday, July 14.
A quorum was established, and in addition to Bible members present were: Treasurer Orlando Ibanez; Assistant Chief Whitney Liesmann; Vice President Kemp Elliott; Danny Alba; Tom Monaghan; Tammy Myers; Michael Guthrie; and Justin Koehner who joined by phone.
Did someone say, “free gift?”
Yes, and all folks need to do is take a survey that will help determine what classes, activities and events will be offered at Johnson City’s public library.
“We’re trying to gather information on the kinds of events people are interested in so that we can better tailor our programs to our community,” said Micaela McDonald, director of the Johnson City Library.
Mayor Rhonda Stell called the Regular meeting of the City of Johnson City Council to order at 5:00 pm on July 6th, and a quorum was established.
Lights Spectacular
“Our Board is working hard preparing for Lights Spectacular and at this time we need City approval to host Lights, and approval for the fireworks on Thanksgiving Friday.
JCISD President Matt McKennis called the Regular JCISD Board Meeting to order at 6:00 pm, and a quorum was established. There were no public comments.
Bond Updates
Casey Sledge of Sledge Engineering shared updates with the Board. “We are obtaining options and pricing for fencing materials and landscaping and fencing material prices are higher than expected.
Blanco County Commissioners approved requests from Lights Spectacular in Johnson City at Tuesday morning’s meeting.
The commissioners approved a request for a fireworks show to be allowed the Friday after Thanksgiving. They also approved the sale of beer and wine to be held on the east side of the court house parking lot.
The Johnson City Independent School District saw a dip in many STAAR scores when compared to 2019, the last year that the statewide standardized test was taken, but in other areas students improved their scores. Elementary and middle school students had the largest declines in scores.
“Challenges related to COVID-19 did have an impact on instruction and assessment in our district,” said Shannon L.
The Community Church of the Hills float won first place in the most patriotic category in the Blanco County Independence Day Parade in Johnson City Saturday, July 3. The parade featured 29 groups, organizations and businesses which entered in advance and others who showed up for the morning of the festive event celebrating America.
