On February 1, 2016, the Llano County Journal newspaper ceased operations in Llano, and The Llano News agreed to purchase the assets.
The Llano News will continue to deliver the local and regional news important to its readers, just as it has for almost 130 years.
As we move forward in the days and weeks to come, we ask that you let us know if there is anything that the Llano County Journal covered or featured that you would like to see replicated in The Llano News.
If you’re expecting a whopper of a “Stop the Presses, Stop the Presses” story on realignment, you can keep the presses rolling. We’ll tell you all about where Llano has landed, but it won’t top, “The Eagle has Landed,” I’ll assure you.
Here’s the hand dealt by the UIL in football on the first day of February: the Jackets are in Region IV, district 13-4A, Division II, just like last year.
Two years ago, about this time, I reported that the sport of disc golf (aka Frisbee golf) was being considered by the Llano City Council for installation at Badu Park. The impetus for the course was the Llano Alliance for Drug Intervention’s (LADI) desire to provide a means for kids and adults to have a challenging and fun athletic experience close to the city center which would help with the fight against drugs.
Now, I’m pleased to announce that City Council approved the creation of a 9-ho ...
Stop by the Gallery on Friday, February 12 from 7pm-10pm, listen to soothing, smooth jazz acoustics provided by Dale West. Indulge in sweet and tempting homemade desserts, as well as wine and ice cold beer, all in the visually beautiful setting of art works at the Llano Art Guild.
Tickets are $10 each and you do not need to bring a Valentine as singles are welcome and encouraged.
Tuesday, February 9, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. - 7 p.m. The Annual Pancake & Sausage Supper hosted by the U.M.W. (United Methodist Women) will be held at the United Methodist Church, 800 Wright Street, Llano. Everyone is invited. Donations are accepted and will be used for mission work by the women.
By Tommi Myers
A quick peek ahead at the weather forecast for next Thursday shows unseasonably warm weather – but really, what does the weatherman know?! This is Texas, and that 78 degrees predicted could drop to 48 in just a matter of hours making it the perfect weather for SOUP!
Llano ISD identifies and serves students in a Gifted and Talented Program. The goal of this program is to develop within each student the desire for excellence and a sense of individual responsibility to the school, the community, and to a changing society.
To be considered for selection to participate in the gifted and talented program, a student who is currently enrolled in grades K-11 may be nominated by a teacher, the parent/guardian, or the student (grades 6-11).
Plans for the 2016 Project Graduation are well on the way to making this year’s event special for the Llano High School Seniors, including the upcoming Valentine’s Gala, Silent Auction and Variety Show on February 13th. However, the Class of 2016 has chosen to celebrate at Project Graduation differently this year—by staying right here at home and spending this last night together in the very place they grew up together.
LHS Project Graduation coordinator Nita Fields as well as the other p ...
On February 4 the Llano Tea Party will host a Forum for the local races. Expected are Candidates for the offices of Sheriff, Tax Assessor/Collector, Commissioner Precinct 3 and Precinct 410 Chair. Some of the candidates for uncontested offices will also be present.
Attendees will have an opportunity to visit with the Candidates beginning at 5:30pm during the meet and greet hour.
Chelsea Lee Reeves Kuykendall, 27, of Kingsland, Texas passed away January 28, 2016. She was born to Rick and Candice (Carmack) Reeves on June 3, 1988 in Abilene, Texas.
She grew-up in Fort Stockton and loved West Texas. Her hobbies were cooking but her favorite was being a wife and mother.
