The Llano Fine Arts Guild is pleased to present Euneen Wendt as our Artist of the Month.   Euneen Wendt crafts colorful and vibrant pieces of fused glass in a style all her own.   Her works come alive and grab your attention with her dramatic designs and bold use of color.

Local resident, Lance Idol, was recognized as the 2012 Chaplain of the Year by the American Legion Department of Texas at their annual convention in mid July in Houston, Texas. Chaplain Idol has held this position for the Frank Griggs American Legion Post in Llano for the past two years. His recommendation packet cited his work with local Llano County veterans, many who reside in the local retirement centers in the county. His duties with these veterans include visits, providing company and c ...

Kingsland and Llano Dairy Queen stores are among the first in a new wave of installations in the State to install new equipment to produce Orange Julius beverage products at Dairy Queen and thus include a product that for a long time was available only in a free-standing Orange Julius facility. Re-introduction to the 86-year-old formula product is ongoing throughout area DQs owned by TheRichesonGroup.

Members of the Kingsland/Highland Lakes Genealogical Society (KGS) will share information about their family history projects at the group’s next meeting on Tuesday, August 14.  The informal session is at 2 p.m. at the Kingsland Branch Library, 125 W. Polk, and visitors are welcome. Those attending can note the main locations for their research efforts, and suggest topics for future KGS programs and training, and recommend helpful Internet sites.  The group meets the second Tuesday of ...

Cole Perkins of Castell competed in the 2012 Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) Junior Fed Beef Challenge July 28 at West Texas A&M University. Perkins won first place Written Exam, a $500 cash prize, sponsored by Merial, Ltd. He also received second place Record Book, sponsored by Texas Feed Fat, Co., and third place Interview, sponsored by Sprouse Shrader Smith PC. The TCFA Junior Fed Beef Challenge allows 4-H and FFA students to gain industry knowledge and practical experience in comm ...

First John 5:16-17 tells us to pray for those who are committing “sins not leading to death”. It says there is no command to pray for those who are committing “sins leading to death”. We should note that the Scripture does not prohibit praying for them. Thus, it seems safest to pray for all who are caught in the clutches of sin.

The two sitting across the desk from me were not young lovers; they were approaching sixty. But they had the same stars in their eyes that I have seen so many times in those much younger. It was evident that they were deeply in love and we had met that night to plan their wedding. Turning to the prospective groom, I asked about their honeymoon.

Matt Moss Dees, Jr., 81, a former resident and alderman of Llano, died in San Antonio August 2, 2012. He was born here August 21, 1930, the first son of Almeda and Matt Dees of Llano. He was valedictorian of Llano High School in 1947, graduated from Southwestern University with majors in chemistry and physics in 1951, and then served in the Marine Corps.

Charles Allen Stack, 92, of San Antonio, Texas passed away Wednesday, August 1, 2012. He was born September 13, 1919 to Weltha Travis (Stack) and John Stack in Elba, Ohio. Charles was a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps. He married Edna Tow on September 29, 1945 in Llano, Texas; she preceded him in death on June 14, 2012, he was also preceded in death by his parents and son, Charles Franklin Stack in 2008. Survivors include his daughter, Betty Lou Stack of San Antonio, Texas; sons, R ...

Cody Charles Hokett, 26, of Nederland passed away on July 23, 2012, in Groves, Texas. He was born on July 29, 1985, in Odessa, Texas, to Tillmann and Jerrie Bixler Hokett. He was an Assistant Manager for Baker Distributing Company. His father, Tillmann Hokett, precedes Cody in death. He is survived by his mother, Jerrie Bixler Hokett of Nederland, Texas; sister, Kristy Honig of Llano, Texas; grandmother, Billie Bixler of Lumberton, Texas; nephews, Trey Watson and Samuel Honig of Llano, Texas; ...

Florence Helen Clark, 83, of Llano has gone to claim her heavenly home on July 2, 2012. She was born to Albert Julins and Mary Florence (Colton) Nobles on November 26, 1928 in Llano, Texas. She had been employed as a cafeteria supervisor for many years. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Llano. Florence is survived by a son, Jimmy Clark of Llano, Texas, daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Joe Swaney of Port Lavaca, Texas; granddaughter and husband, Laura and Jason Monk of Wimb ...

Randell Paul Worley, 75, of Kingsland, Texas, formerly of Big Spring, Texas and Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away August 2, 2012. He was born to Richard Homer and Ila Dean (Guffey) Worley on December 30, 1936 in Jud, Texas. Mr. Worley was a veteran of the US Army. After attending flight mechanics school in Tulsa, Oklahoma, he was assigned as a crew chief in Alaska studying the repair times associated with the colder weather in Alaska.

Applications are being accepted for membership on LCRA’s Regional Councils, a group of volunteers who provide an important communications link between LCRA and communities throughout the Colorado River basin Regional Council members meet at least six times a year to discuss regional topics involving LCRA services in their communities. Members pass along information from council meetings to their local communities to provide a clear, accurate understanding of issues related to LCRA. LCRA c ...

Hill Country Memorial Hospital (HCM) in Fredericksburg is welcoming primary care physician Roger W. Gildersleeve, MD, to its medical staff. Dr. Gildersleeve has joined Carrie Culpepper, FPN-C at Hill Country Primary Care Physicians offices at 205 W. Windcrest, Suite 130 in Fredericksburg and 1331 Bandera Highway, Suite 3 in Kerrville. Together they provide adult and adolescent and pediatric care for women and men, management of chronic diseases, diabetes care, geriatrics, nursing home care and ...

Llano High School has reserved August 13-15 for new student registration this fall. Families with new or returning students who will be in grades 9-12 need to contact the school to schedule a date/time to fill out paperwork, meet with a counselor, review the child’s transcript and other records, and develop a schedule for the upcoming school year.

It’s the day after New Year’s. It’s tomorrow, while yesterday was a child’s birthday. It’s an A+ in school, then the next semester begins. It’s a raise at work—followed by more responsibility. It’s Baylor football the season after Washington said, “Mr. Griffin comes to Town.” “I think our national brand is as good as it’s ever been on such a level,” said head coach Art Briles, “and what we have to do now is maintain it.

Our little drama group has gathered in Boston. If things work out here, we’ll go to Paducah. At Fenway Park, July 31, the Red Sox were leading Detroit 4-1 in the sixth inning. The Tigers had the bases loaded, and the umpires called a halt because of rain. An hour and 45 minutes later, they officially declared “Don’t Play Ball,” and Boston got the game-shortened win. The debate began immediately with Detroit people saying the game should have never been played because of the steady rai ...

BURNET—There was talk of football and a great gridiron coach, and, of course, why this huge gathering had assembled. It was the annual Emory Bellard-Spike Dykes Care-a-Van Golf Classic Tailgate party. Galloway Hammond Recreation Center, August 3, was a packed house. “The Care-a-Van really meant a lot to Emory,” said Dykes, the former Texas Tech head football coach.

MGA”ABC Net Scramble” 1st Place - Jim Ed Overstreet, Jimmy Simpson, Pat Seinensticker 2nd Place – Keith Jackson, Dane Saucier, Matthew Hawkins 3rd Place – Shawn Cockerham, Wayne Ray, Greg Turner 4th Place – Steven Craig, Billy Thayer, Sammy Leverett 5th Place – Steve Griffin, Billy Ratliff, Ted Franklin Meet the Pro – Two Person Scramble 1st Gross – Casey Landers & Shawn Cockerham 2nd Gross – Steven Craig & Colin Mosley 3rd Gross – Steve Griffin & Dane Saucier 1st ...

Still not sure about joining the Llano Chamber of Commerce? Another good reason to join is the Chamber’s Community Bulletin Board. It’s a great way to post your job listings, workshops or other happenings for others to find out about. This week’s business trivia questions are: 1) Luke and BeBe might be there to greet you 2) You will see your reflection everywhere 3) We have doors you can’t walk through.

Horses have always played a major role in Llano County. For obvious reasons, their importance as the major source of transportation made them one of the most prized pioneer possessions. The first tax rolls show a good horse was worth $75 to $100, whereas land was rarely worth any more than a dollar an acre.

After repairs to the water main serving the Kingsland Library, the facility re-opened last week to the public. The staff of the library appreciate their patrons’ understanding and cooperation in what could have been a more extensive closure. The Kingsland Library will host Master Gardener Violet Carson on Wednesday, August 15, from noon to 1:00 pm.  Ms.

Blue Bell Ice Cream with tasty toppings. Piano Music from Duncan Holmes. Yes, it’s time for the Annual Sundaes on Sunday at the Llano Library this week (Sunday, August 12) between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. Stop by after your Sunday lunch for a sweet treat, sit a while and listen to some wonderful music, and browse around the library.