The newly sworn-in sheriff of Travis County has her roots in Llano County. Sally Hernandez was sworn in as sheriff on Jan. 4 in Austin. She is a graduate of Llano High School who got her start in law enforcement as a part-time night dispatcher in Llano County. She worked at night so she could take care for her special needs child during the day.
She moved to Austin in 1988, where she worked as a deputy for the Precinct 3 Travis County Constable.
Most men look forward to getting out of prison, but Llanonite Marc Sagebiel looks forward to going behind prison walls at least every other month. Sagebiel, born and raised in Llano, joined the prison ministry organization, “Bill Glass Behind the Walls,” three years ago and has been going to speak to men incarcerated in prisons around Texas ever since.
“To have someone come sit with them, that will look them in the eyes and talk to them, that means something,” said Sagebiel, who in ...
The sun sets over the picturesque Llano River on Monday night, giving yet another reason to both residents and visitors alike to enjoy this beautiful part of the Earth.
Additional alcoholic beverage options could be available in Llano establishments later this year.
The city council last Tuesday accepted a petition for a local option election in May, which if passed by voters would allow the sale of all alcoholic beverages including mixed beverages.
Gail Lang, who in the fall said she started the petition as a citizen and not a city council member, submitted the petition on Dec.
On Monday, Llano Elementary hosted an open house highlighting the new buildings and improvements to the school. A special ribbon cutting ceremony was the highlight of the open house that began at 5:30 p.m. at the new main entrance to the campus.
After the ribbon cutting ceremony, tours of the campus were given to allow voters to see the new construction and remodeled areas.
Buchanan Dam Fire Chief Mark Hutson was shocked when he walked into the fire station last Friday morning. After receiving multiple calls that the station’s bay doors were open, the fire chief walked in to find a mess with broken glass, damaged equipment and other items piled up. Several items were also stolen, and Hutson said the damages and items stolen totaled about $40,000.
“It was kind of overwhelming,” he said.
Items missing include flashlights, dive lights, spotlights, search l ...
For many, the projects started a year ago, while some started in the summer and others started in the fall. But for all, it was hard work done with love and care. The 2017 Llano County Junior Livestock show is now in the books, but what a weekend it was for exhibitors and spectators alike.
The Llano County 4-H club has been a community tradition for many generations. For some, it has even becomes a family tradition to be passed down from parents to their animal-loving children.
Remi Easley, 12, has been involved in 4-H since the second grade. She has stuck with it these four years because it is not only a great way to learn new things, but also because she has a deep love for animals.
“Pigs make great friends,” she said.
