Geoffrey Sanders graduated May 11th from Texas A&M University, Class of 2012, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, completing his undergraduate career with a 4.0 grade point average, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He also was very active in Bible studies and University- sponsored community aid projects while at A&M., and led several intra-dorm Bible studies in Walton Hall.

Doris Messer, Community Development Director for the City of Llano, attended a workshop for Main Street managers the week of June 11th in Brenham, Texas. Brenham is a highly accomplished Texas Main Street community that has participated in the program continuously since 1999. Messer stated that “The sessions were very informative and motivating to see first-hand the projects which have been undertaken in Brenham, and to learn from experts in the historical preservation field.”  After two ...

At the end of May, Joey Carney, Agency Principal of All-Tex Insurance assumed ownership of the Property and Casualty side of Kothmann Insurance. With the purchase, All-Tex will continue to provide the same outstanding service offered by the Kothmann’s and will become the area representatives for Hochheim Prairie Insurance, Progressive, Travelers, ACCC, Infinity, as well as many others. All-Tex has represented Germania Insurance, Foremost, National Lloyds, Unitrin and others since 2000. Car ...

The North American Hair Sheep Association will conduct their annual membership meeting beginning at 10 a.m. July 14 at the Texas AgriLife Research and Extension Center in San Angelo.  The center is located at 7887 US Hwy. 87, about 5 miles north of San Angelo. “As a number of West Texan ranchers know, hair sheep, no matter what the breed, are valuable property now and have been for quite some time,” said Chad Coburn, Texas AgriLife Extension Service agent in Sterling County.  “Those in ...

According to public records, the following individuals were booked into the Llano County Jail on the dates listed. Inclusion on this list is not intended to be, and should not be, construed as an assessment of guilt or innocence. June 18, 2012 Priscilla Ashley Oliva, 18, Granite Shoals, TX., Poss Marij >2 oz., Class B Misdemeanor; $1000 Bond, Released. Anthony Witcher, 24, Kingsland, TX, Theft of Firearm Indictment, First Degree Felony, $20,000 Bond, Released. June 19, 2012 Brad Davis H ...

Lone Star Capital Bank and Cattleman’s National Bank announced jointly on June 20 that they have entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger under which the two banks will merge. The merger is expected to be complete by October 1 of this year. The merger will result in Lone Star Capital Bank holding approximately $210 million in total assets.

Cynthia Ann Graham, 59 of Llano, Texas passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012. She was born July 12, 1952 to Odis Lee Graham and Jo Ann Ivy (Graham) in Llano, Texas. Cynthia had a passion for animals and loved her dogs. Her parents, sister, and her dog, Bear, preceded her in death. Survivors include her sons, Cas Dodgen of Malta, Montana and Tommy Ray Stovall and partner Marc Sterling of Sedona, Arizona; daughter, Shelia Dodgen of Tow, Texas; brothers, David Graham of Kingsland, Texas and Larry G ...

Helen Maurine Harms, 90, of Kingsland passed away, June 25, 2012. She was born to Maurice Humphrey and Helen Mary (Gorden) Wright on September 9, 1921 in Floresville, Texas. Mrs. Harms was a secretary with insurance agencies for many years and in her spare time was an artist painter. Maurine was a member of St.

Roberta C. Renfro, 81 of Kingsland, Texas passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012. She was born January 31, 1931 to Arthur Behrens and Hattie (Kattner) Behrens in Killeen, Texas. Roberta married John Renfro on December 3, 1949 in Copperas Cove, Texas. In her younger years she enjoyed painting, knitting, embroidering and bowling and was always willing to help other people.

Fifteen Llano County 4-H members participated in Texas 4-H Roundup in Lubbock, June 11-14, 2012. Roundup was held on the campus of Texas Tech University. Vance Bauer received a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship in the amount of $16,000, and Clay Tarter received a Richard Wallrath Educational Foundation in the amount of $10,000. The Nutrition Quiz Bowl team, consisting of James Smarr, Cole Perkins, and Kathryn Price placed seventh.

Llano High School UIL Academic Coordinator, Debbie Engler, and her State Spelling Champ, Kasey Hairston of Tow, were honored by the Llano ISD School Board at its regular June meeting last Monday.  Kasey won the UIL Academic State Championship in Class 3A Spelling and Vocabulary,  quite a feat for a freshman.   Ronnie Rudd, the president of the Llano School Board, congratulated Mrs.

I haven’t read everything written about the recent Roger Clemens verdict—that he was not guilty of perjury of telling Congress he did not take performance-enhancing drugs—but I’ve read enough to form an opinion opposing some of what I’ve seen. Goose Gossage, the great relief pitcher we all knew really belonged teaching law at Harvard, charged, “He lied!.” The first big column I saw was in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

AUSTIN—The high school, college, and professional side of the male Shipleys showed up several miles and one Mopac away from DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium, June 22, to conduct a football camp for youngsters. “Kids remind you what it’s all about,” said Jordan Shipley, and father Bob noted: “It’s fun to see Jordan interact like this; the campers don’t ask anything but to come out and have a good time.” A couple of reporters, on the other hand, did ask a few things of the Brownwood h ...

MARBLE FALLS—We don’t only dig around for the bad news. Like everyone else, good news tastes as good to us as a Paula Deen brownie—loaded with non-fattening wonders. The Llano High 7-on-7 Jackets shook off a rough outing in Bandera, June 16, to (finally) take down the Mustangs two games to one, June 19.

The Texas Christian Horned Frogs aren’t concerned with the dreaded lions or the overrated princes these days. Life is big in Fort Worth—from big wins in big bowls to the biggest prize, the Big 12. “It’s exciting,” beamed TCU athletic director, Chris Del Conte. “You want to play the very best, and we want to be with our brethren from the old Southwest Conference.” Del Conte spoke to Horseshoe Bay Sports Club members, June 18. It has been a rough road for the Horned Frogs, but now ...

Some of the most rewarding summer activities available to residents and tourists alike in the Llano Uplift Region of Central Texas depend heavily on the recreational outlets made available through the Highland Lakes formed from the Colorado River. The first and largest lake in this chain is Lake Buchanan, which begins in the upper northeastern corner of Llano County and the northwestern corner of Burnet County, and today serves as a large portion of the boundary for both counties.