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This week, the Llano Economic Development Commission excitedly welcomed two cranes to the job site. The cranes are being used to hoist the roofs steel joists up and then hold them in place while crew members bolt the large pieces in place. The cranes are expected to be out at the site through Wednesday.

BURNET, Texas – (Jan. 27, 2012) – Officials with Seton Highland Lakes Hospital and Clinics held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, January 26, 2012, for their newest clinic, Seton Kingsland Healthcare Center. The clinic is located between Ridgeview and Nob Hill Streets in the heart of the Kingsland business community.

A year ago this week, a particularly strong cold front blew through the Hill Country, in stark contrast to the 70-degree weather we have been experiencing of late. Some news stations called it an Arctic Blast, while some deemed it the Storm of the Century. Businesses and homes were damaged due to winds blowing in excess of 70 mph throughout Llano County. Unfortunately, there are some buildings still battling wounds incurred during that storm, and Llano’s Red Top Jail is o ...

After eleven years of service, City Secretary Kerry Williams has retired. Williams’ last day was Friday, January 27, and her last official duty was to swear in her replacement, Toni Milam. At precisely 2pm on Friday, Kerry administered the Oath of Office, and Milam officially became City of Llano’s City Secretary. Kerry was emotional about the transition, saying that the people she worked with at the City were like family. She said that the first thing ...

Since 1922, the Association for Library Service to Children has been honoring distinguished children’s authors with the John Newberry Medal. Margi Preus, author of A Heart of a Samurai, was one of five recipients in 2011 and traveled from her home in Duluth, Minnesota to talk to students at Llano ISD about the process of writing her book as well as the path that led her to writing children’s books. Preus told the students that she began writing in kindergar ...

In a letter sent to home to parents Monday, Llano Elementary School introduced Interim Principal, Annette Moresco. Ms. Moresco succeeds Keeva Frazier, who was reassigned to a position at the Alternative Learning Center. Ms. Moresco has 30 years of experience as an educator, spending the final 11 years with LISD. She taught fourth grade at Llano Elementary, third grade at Packsaddle, served as a program coordinator and Principal at Packsaddle before retiring in 2010. ...

Taking to the skies is part of who Alan Crawford is. He has been flying for the past 45 years, starting when he was just a ‘youngster’, he served in the Texas Air National Guard following college and spent ten years in the 181st TAW as an instructor and check pilot.

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At the Monday Commissioner’s Court meeting, two items on the agenda were rejected following tense negotiations. The first, a request to ratify an application that had been sent to Homeland Security for a grant for FY 2012, estimated to be $74,020 if awarded and with no local match to the county, died for lack of a majority vote. The grant, had it been awarded, was to go to the purchase of software that would enhance communication for officers while on patrol.

Justin Lange (r) works to keep his steer in the right position for judging at the 2012 Llano County Junior Livestock Show & Art, Craft and Food Show and Robert Cowan (l) helps. This year’s Grand and Reserve Champions are on page 9-10 and 13-14. Congratulations to all who participated!