Robert Richardson of Florence, Montana, came to Llano to research his family history but what he found surprised him. “Turns out one, maybe two, of my great grandfathers were run out of town around the time the Texas Rangers went up against the San Saba Mob,” he said. “And I’m not sure what side of the battle they were on.”
Originally a vigilante group that kept law and order in San Saba County, the mob soon turned ruthless and ran roughshod over the county for most of the mid-18 ...
Mac Edwards is leaving one paradise in north Texas for a different one near the banks of the Llano River. Edwards, a veteran educator serving as superintendent of Paradise ISD in north Texas, was named the lone finalist for the Llano ISD superintendent post on Monday evening. State law requires a three-week waiting period after being named the lone finalist for a superintendent position before one can officially be tabbed for the job.
“I am very honored that Llano ISD has entrusted me wi ...
It’s the “Flying Grizzly” from Glenn High! His return-landing was a bit short of the finish line (second base), and Drew Baker makes the tag. Superb photography by Briley Mitchell.
The newly renovated Ramblin' Rose in Llano provides an all-inclusive venue for your wedding in the Texas Hill Country. Check out more inside the Spring/Summer 2017 issue of Hill Country Bridal.
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SMITHVILLE — One boy had been expected to win for a year — although I’m not sure which year that was; one boy had also been expected to win—since late afternoon, March 11, 2017. Yes, on the 11th, both Jackets were crowned champions in their weight classes in the Region II, Division II, Texas High School Powerlifting Association Championships.
Dakoda Trull and Mason Greenwood will compete for a state title in Abilene, March 25.
“You {always} hope to build up a program,” said head coa ...
Llano Christian Academy recently presented a program celebrating the U.S.A. with music and skits. The silent dessert auction was a huge success and raised $2,000 for a sound system for the Llano American Legion Hall. “A night of celebration!” said Dr. Alice Smith, LCA headmaster. Pictured front row, from left, are: Curren Bauman, Case Thurman and Garnett Lowery.
The Texas Hills Quilters-Wildflowers in Bloom Quilt Show being held March 31 and April 1 at Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church, at 308 West Main Street in Llano. It will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Pictured is the Texas-themed raffle quilt created by the Cherokee quilters.
Team Roping made its way to the John L Kuykendall Arena Saturday with the first-ever Project Graduation team roping. The organizers hope it becomes an annual event.
There were 68 teams with ropers from Austin, San Antonio, Kerrville, Fredericksburg and many from Llano who participated in the event to raise funds for Project Graduation, which will take place on May 26.
Everyone in 10 Central Texas counties will soon be able to text 911 in emergency situations. Central Texas 9-1-1 call centers will start testing Text to 9-1-1 emergency communications systems in March. The testing will start in Hays, Travis and Williamson counties and should be available in Llano County in May, according to Gregg Obuch, emergency communications director at the Capital Area Council of Governments.
“Right now, I’d say early to mid-May if all goes well,” he said.
Obuch ...
Young and old, locals and visitors, new age hippies and cowboys - the Llano Earth Art Festival drew visitors of all sorts to the banks of the Llano River. Some folks came for the art, others spent most of the festival knee deep in the river stacking rocks, and some came to shop at the various booths and food trucks.
The Amazing Walter, aka the Sandcastle Man, has traveled the world teaching sandcastle building workshops and spent his days at LEAF demonstrating his incredible castle buildin ...
