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Lee Gann retired recently as chief clerk of the Kingsland Post Office where he spent his entire postal career. “We’re sorry to see him retire after 27 years,” said Postmaster Steve Machacek.

Granite Shoals Police Chief J. P. Wilson remained in critical condition Tuesday following a motorcycle accident at midday Saturday on RR 1431 in Kingsland.

May 3 - Flashbacks, dance, 7: 30 p. m.

The Fine Arts Association of the Hill Country will host the First Annual Art Show on May 3 and 4. The public is invited to attend the show in Mason at the historic Lucia Holmes’ Guesthouse located on the southeast corner of the town square.

Llano County Judge Wayne Brascom presented county employee Ron Moore with the Floodplain Administrator of the Year Award. The award is made by the Texas Colorado Floodplain Coalition which represents cities and counties from Lampasas to Wharton on the Colorado River.

Burnet County Sheriff’s Office and Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s assistance for any information on a theft of 10 dirt bikes; 9 Hondas and 1 Yamaha, also taken were 10 motorcycles helmets sometime between the hours of 8: 30 p. m.

A 1967 presidential-style barbeque in front of the Texas White House on the banks of the Pedernales River will be hosted by the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park and the Friends of LBJNHP on Saturday, May 17.

The Lower Colorado River Authority is now the first commercial site in Texas to be recognized as StormReady®. It is also unique among StormReady® communities in that it encompasses ten separate facilities, each of which met the difficult criteria for recognition.

Anyone who has ever seen the serene beauty of the Hill Country, especially in Llano, knows that this is a special place. Being here gives people a feeling of awe and serenity.

The Valley Spring TEEA Club met at the home of Martha Long for lunch and a business meeting. Twelve members and one visitor were present.