December 2, 2009

Across most of Texas, the days of the “open range” ended long ago. Mayor Mike Reagor thinks it was in 1952 that Llano County passed a law requiring ranchers to keep their cattle inside fences. But stray cattle have always been a fact of life in Llano County. “If they get on the road,” Sgt.

Justice of the Peace Linda Ballard, Precinct #2, announced last week that she is running for re-election. “I truly enjoy my job,” she says. “Having lived in this area for the last 25 years, I am so grateful to be able to give back my time and energy to the community.

You may not get an ulcer watching the Llano Ladies play basketball, but there sure is a chance you might give one to the guy sitting next to you. Let’s take at random, oh, say, the short visit to Mason, November 24, to take on the Cowgirls. Nothing too bothersome here, except: the Jackets were a bit tired, playing their sixth game in six days; the hosts made a scary run that threatened to chase the Black and Orange bus back to the dark and winding roads of 29-east; fans had to t ...

The basketball boys picked up a significant win during Thanksgiving week, a convincing conquest of Canyon Lake, a district opponent last season, and one which downed Llano twice. “Every game like this is a step in the right direction,” head coach Shannon Taylor said following the 56-43 decision. The Jackets were up 12-8 after a quarter, and the Hawks never caught up.

Have you ever been able to hear what is said when the high school athletes go through that handshake line after a game? I’m not sure what is said, either, but some of the statements may be: “Super effort fellow; your team is really lucky to have you and so will Notre Dame football or Cornell lacrosse.” “I don’t know why we can’t have someone like you in the middle of our lineup.

Allie Rostron, who’s getting more time in the sports section than TCU, scored a career-high 27 points, November 23, and Llano whipped visiting Fredericksburg, 53-40. The winning number is the highest the Ladies have scored in their 6-2 start this season. “It felt like it was 12 or something,” Allie modestly recalled.

Since it really takes no genius to pick the bowl matchups, I am ultimately qualified. Here we go. You can get through this almost as quickly as you can say, Football Bowl Subdivision. I neither know exactly what that means nor do I care. To me, it’s major college or not. National Championship Texas vs.

We are officially in the Christmas season now, and Llano is sparkling with lights all over. The KVUE-TV film crew got spooked by the early weather reports for Monday, and decided to film the commercial for Llano last Saturday night; I’m sorry to have missed the filming, but I know there were a lot of cheerful people here to film, and I’m waiting eagerly for Thursday morning so I can see the finished product.

On the 17th day of November 2009, I impounded the following estrays: · 1 red/white face cow, 700 lbs. no brands or ear marks · 2 solid red bull yearlings, 700 lbs, no brands or ear marks · 1 solid red heifer calf, 250 lbs, no brands or ear marks I filed a Notice of Estray in the Estray Book of Llano County. I have made a diligent search of the register of recorded brands in Llano County, Texas, for the owner of said estray, but the sear ...

On the 24th of November, 2009, I impounded the following estrays: · 1 red & white spotted cow, 3-5 years old, 800 lbs., no brands or ear marks · 2 solid red cows, 3 - 5 years old, 800 lbs, no brands or ear marks · 1 solid yellow cow, 3 - 5 years old, 800 lbs, no brands or ear marks · 1 red/white face yearling heifer, 700 lbs.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS OF PROPOSED TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TxDOT) CONTRACT Sealed proposals for contracts listed below will be received by TxDOT until the date(s) shown below, and then publicly read. CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE/BUILDING FACILITIES CONTRACT(S) ------------------------ Dist/Div: Austin Contract 6201-67-001 for SEAL COAT in LLANO County, etc will be opened on January 05, 2010 at 1:00 pm at the State Office for an e ...

Notice is given that original letters testamentary for the Estate of Helen Elizabeth Howison Keith were issued on November 24, 2009 to John Howison Keith, in Cause Number 06463 in the County Court of Llano County, Texas. All persons having claims against the estate currently being administered are required to present them within the time and in the manner prescribed by law. The residence of the Independent Executor is Llano County, Texas.

There will be a public hearing concerning a re-plat of Lots 22-24, River Valley Ranch Airstrip Project, Recorded in Vol. 2, Pg. 7 of the Plat Records of Llano County, to be heard at the regularly scheduled Commissioners Court meeting held on December 14th, 2009.

Betty Glass, age 87 peacefully passed away at her home in Kingsland surrounded by her family. She was born in Albany on June 21, 1922 to Bertha Olive (Bragg) and Willard Austine Crow. She grew up and attended school there. During the war, she worked at Camp Barkley in Abilene. She married her childhood sweetheart, Lloyd Irl Glass on March 20, 1947 in Albany.

Betty Mae Same, age 86 of Tow passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. She was born on Sept. 30, 1923 in Rochester, New York to George Steiger and Laura (Zaulaf) Steiger. She has lived in Tow since 2000 moving from Austin. She is survived by daughter, Susan and husband Harry Holland of Bluffton, sister Gloria Betlem of Indianapolis, Ind.

Helen Julia Bauman Kuykendall at the age of 92, passed away peacefully on Nov. 28, 2009 in Llano surrounded by her loving family. Helen was born in Valley Spring on August 12, 1917 to August Julius (A.J.) Bauman and Ella Goodman Bauman. She had one sister Anna Louise Bauman and one brother Douglas Julius Bauman. After graduating from Cherokee High School in 1934, Helen attended the University of Texas in Austin where she studied in business.

Mass of Christian Burial for John Paul Black, 35 of Cottonwood Shores will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Marble Falls. Recitation of the Rosary was held on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. at Edgar Funeral Home in Marble Falls. Mr. Black passed away Friday afternoon in Spicewood. John Paul Black was born August 19, 1974 in Carlsbad, N.

Lavern Bailey, 90, of Hutto passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. She was born Oct. 28, 1919 in Chapel Hill to parents Arthur Bowie Lucas and Annie (Lewis) Lucas. Survivors include son, Thomas Bailey and wife, Joyce, of Hutto; grandchildren, Carey Metcalf, Corey Bailey and wife, Elizabeth, Justin Bailey, and wife, Natalie; five great grandchildren; and numerous other family members.

Victoria Leah Flores, 34 years, died at Scott & White Hospital in Temple on Nov. 23, 2009. She was born in Roswell, New Mexico on June 30, 1975. She lived most of her life in Hoover Valley in Burnet and was a children’s teacher at the Hoover Valley Baptist Church, where she was a member. Vicky is survived by her mother, Barbara Harless; brother, Henry Gardner; sisters, Jaime Sanchez, Rudi Bailey and Debra Harless, all of Burnet; aunts, Kathy Harless Pierce, Velvet Har ...

After researching a year that I can actually remember (1963) last week, I decided this week to see what was happening in Llano back in 1916. World War I was raging in Europe, but the U.S. was not yet involved, and I saw no mention of the conflict in the first two January issues of The Llano News. Crime rates were relatively low in the U.S.

Several local churches worked together to provide a festive and delicious “Community Thanksgiving Dinner” at the Family Life Center of the Lutie Watkins Memorial United Methodist Church last Thursday. The annual event had been held at the American Legion Hall for the previous 16 years, but Mayor Mike Reagor, who co-ordinated the event, says it was “so much easier to do it at the church,” where most of the food was prepared and clean-up was more convenient. &ldq ...

Great weather, a spectacular light display and a chance to visit with Santa Claus drew good crowds to Badu Park last weekend for the opening of Llano’s “Starry Starry Nights” Christmas extravaganza. The occasion was made even more special by the presence of a film crew from KVUE-TV, which was producing a “Llano” commercial scheduled for airplay starting this Thursday.

Christmas is a little bit special this year for Mary Dougherty. One of her hand-painted ornaments will decorate a Christmas tree this season in the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C. Mary, a member of the international Society of Decorative Painters (SDP), was one of 800 members asked to submit an entry earlier this fall for the competition.

Eight festive homes and businesses are featured in this year’s Llano Woman’s Culture Club Holiday Home Tour. Proceeds from this annual tour benefit the Club’s scholarship fund. This fund was established in 1956 and has assisted many worthy Llano High School students attending college. The tour will be held on Saturday, December 5, from 12 noon until 5 p.m.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere you go – and especially right here in Llano County. All of the communities have business districts and residential areas loaded with lights and decorations that are sure to bring out the holiday spirit in everyone! The Lighted Christmas Parade will be held in Llano on Saturday, December 5 at 6:00 p.m.

Looking for a sports program that offers lots of fun and encourages good sportsmanship and a positive attitude? Then get registered for Upward. The First Baptist Church will again be sponsoring Upward Basketball for children grades Pre-K through 6th grade. You can pick up registration forms at the FBC office, Fuel, or Corner Drug.

The Valley Spring TEEA, Inc. met at Verna Osbourn’s home with Linnie Osbourn as co-hostess on Wednesday, Nov. 18 and members enjoyed a meal at noon. President, Betty Branham opened the business meeting by all repeating the Pledge of Allegiance and then saying our TEEA creed. Roll call was answered by eleven members and 1 visitor, Elaine Henry.