SAN SABA—Clayton Meyers started wonderfully in Lampasas, June 4, but badly at the River Course here, June 6. No problem: different routes to gold medals on the West Texas Junior Champions Golf Tour. “I had a 66 in my head,” said Meyers, who will be a Llano High junior in late summer.

The Fellowship of Christian Athletes calls itself “The Heart and Soul in Sports.” You certainly can find plenty of both in the Highland Lakes. The FCA is thriving in Llano. “When you put God in your life,” said Jacket sophomore Josh Petty, “you have a different view of athletics. You want to help athletes who are struggling with whatever they need.” “The FCA is real positive,” declared Barney Sarver.

They move their feet real fast, itty-bitty steps. They do these push-ups side-by-side and move down a short path. It’s not the olden-day push-ups where you remained in one position. That’s not good enough. This adventure requires a travel manifest. And, “boxes” are provided: they’re like foot stools, and you leap over them.

The Sting traveled to Corpus Christi to play in the CC Summer Sizzler June 1-2 for the first tournament of 2013. With most of the teams from the Corpus area, few had a clue about the Sting or where Llano County was located in Texas. One thing is for sure now, these teams know that these girls from Llano County can play softball.

Arts: Fuel hosted The Hill Country Youth Spotlight with 25 plus in attendance on Tuesday, June 4, artists included Savannah, father and daughter duo London and David as well as special appearance by Caleb Rojas that plays with John Arthur Martinez. On Sunday evening Fuel served around 200 hamburgers to Llano residents and a few folks from out of town as well, this is an ongoing project each Sunday night at 5:00pm.

Fredericksburg, Texas – If you’ve ever heard, “I’m sorry for the wait, but your doctor has been called to the hospital,” you understand the variety of demands on a physician’s time. Thanks to an expanded hospitalist program at Hill Country Memorial launching in July, patients will soon have better access to doctors at their office and to on-site physicians, whenever they need them most. Every hospitalist in HCM’s program is a medical expert, designated to provide and coordinate c ...

The 78th Annual Llano County Rodeo Parade celebrated a western tradition by successfully making its way through the streets of Llano, around the Courthouse Square, and into the history books. The 2013 Rodeo Parade on June 8 was sponsored by the Llano Chamber of Commerce, Ratliff Chevrolet-Buick, Stripes, and an anonymous Rodeo Parade Fan since 1948!

Duchess Katie Hinson - Modeling, Speech, Interview, Photogenic, Highest Ticket Sales; She received a Trophy Hat Pin, Buckle by Tres Rios Siliver, Sash, a Photo Session valued at $200 and a Hair & Make up by John David Salon, and a total of $353.50 Carlie Clopton – Horsemanship; She received a custom leather Breast Collar by Doug’s Saddle Shop, Bling Conchos by Jozee, a Custom Trophy Saddle Blanket by Doug’s Saddle Shop all valued at $275.00 Princess Felicia Perez – Modeling, Speech, ...

Many of the months in the year that have a 5th Sunday, The Llano Ministerial Alliance sponsors an event where those who so desire can come together and share songs of praise and worship to the Lord. Some make us laugh, some make us shout, some make us cry, but they all bring Glory to God, which is our goal.

Many mornings find me giving thanks that my parents loved each other and loved me. The most valuable gift a father can give to his children is a daily demonstration that he loves their mother. I’m the son of a farmer, horse-trader, who taught me to rise early, work hard and quit late.

Another school year has come and gone, and summer is already here. The first weekend in June has historically been reserved for the rodeo and rodeo parade, and now, it too, has come and gone. Although some aspects of these events have remained constant over the years, a lot of changes have come about.

Billy Ray Swope, 83, of Llano, passed away, June 8, 2013. He was born to William Ray and Wilma Gentry Swope on May 17, 1930 in Killeen, Texas Bill graduated from Killeen ISD class of 1949. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Ma’Joyce Rivers on February 19, 1955.

The Lord took Glenn home on May 28, 2013 in Tow, Texas. Glenn was the son of Jewel and Glenn Smith. Glenn was raised in Watsonville, California after his mother and two brothers hitchhiked there from Oklahoma. In Watsonville, Glenn married his high school sweetheart, Joy Day Watson in 1952.

Larry G. Brumley passed away Friday, June 6, 2013 at the age of 54. He was born to Glenda (Chastney) and LG Brumley October 22, 1958 in Hobbs, New Mexico. Larry was of the Nazarene Faith and had lived in Llano for over 20 years. He enjoyed watching television, electronics and cars. Larry is survived by his parents Glenda and LG Brumley; sisters, Karla Helton and husband Doug of Campwood, Texas and Kathy Stroud of Hobbs, New Mexico; grandfather, Gene Brooks of Tyler, aunts, uncles and numerous ...

Members of Central Texas Electric Co-op Board District 4 (Llano County) met Monday, June 10th in the Llano High School Auditorium. The members were welcomed by the co-op’s Chief Executive Officer, Robert A. Loth III. Mr. Loth opened the meeting by introducing members of the co-op’s Board of Directors in attendance.