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.

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!

It is hard to believe that I have been in the beautiful City of Llano for more than two months now. The Community has been very welcoming to me, and when my wife was here last month she knew she was home, and ready to get the entire family here.

The Llano Pioneers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas met on May 28, 2013 for the Installation of Officers, and to welcome new member Connie Brandenberger Ludlum who transferred from the Sterling C. Robertson Chapter in Waco, Texas. During the recent Annual Daughters of the Republic of Texas State Convention the Llano Pioneers Chapter was honored to receive for the second year in a row the prestigious Six-Star Award for outstanding achievement of a Chapter, and the Chapter is al ...

Arts: Performing Arts in Llano? There will be an exploratory meeting to start a community theater in Llano at the Llantex Theater on Thursday, June 20 at 6:00pm. Dramas, Melodramas, and other performances to be held at the Llantex, all interested in being a part of this should attend, we need actors, directors, prop and stage workers.

This weekend brings the first Friday in June and we all know what that means...it’s rodeo time y’all! This Friday will kick off the 78th Annual Llano County Open Rodeo and Parade. The first weekend in June means many things to many people around here. I know growing up in Llano rodeo weekend was always something I looked forward to.

Spring, 2013: New Members to National Honor Society were announced at the Annual Academic Awards on Monday, May 13. They are Adriana Arredondo, Logan Bauer, Jalen Bauman, Jai Bhakta, Victoria Coats, Kathryn Cunningham, Rebecca Davis, David Forrister, Grayson Freeman, Baylee Glover, Shelby Harris, Bailey Johnson, Tiger Maddox, Colin Mayne, Shelby McIntosh, Amanda Morgan, Sterling Owen, Ashley Pickle, Cole Polley, Layton Rabb, Claire Scott, Aspen Tribble, Christy Vassar, Savannah Wisdom, Sponsor: ...

Llano, TX - Western culture, heritage and art will be the focus of an exciting series of events presented by the Llano County Historical Museum in Llano, Texas. “Western Trappings on The Llano,” a juried art exhibition and sale, will be held October 18, 2013, through January 4, 2014 inside the Llano County Historical Museum.

/the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has named Jennifer Reeves their new agent for Family & Consumer Sciences in Llano County.  The announcement was made by County Judge Wayne Brascom and Scott Durham, AgriLife Extension Administrator in San Angelo.  Jennifer is currently participating in AgriLife Extension’s First Step orientation training in Burnet County and will assume her permanent role in Llano County at the end of May.  “Jennifer exhibits a high degree of excitement and en ...

Arts: Artist of the month at the Llano Art Guide is Ira Kennedy, to fully appreciate his work come by the Llano Fine Art Gallery at 503 Bessemer Ave. Gallery hours are 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Wednesday through Saturday and Sundays 1:00-4:00 pm. Art Off The Wall at Fuel: the Photography of Judi Price and Briley Mitchell, displayed through May 31.

The Texas hill country is blessed with many talented artisans.  Recently a group of these people got together and decided they need an outlet to show and sell their work.  Beginning June 8 and every second Saturday thereafter “Llano 2nd Saturday Artisan’s Market” can be found on the grounds of The Country Quilt Shop in Llano.

Local Mason Billy E. Scott was the recipient of the Golden Trowel Award at a presentation held Tuesday evening, May 14, at the Llano Masonic Lodge. According to Lee Ellis, Master of the lodge, this award is the highest honor that can be bestowed upon an individual member. Scott, a longtime resident of Llano and past employee of Arrowhead Bank and Buttery Hardware, is a 14 year Mason and a Past Master of the Llano Masonic Lodge. Mr.

On Saturday May 4, the Castell School Restoration Committee, Hatty Sagebiel and Patty Schneider Pfister unveiled the memorial bench that was given by memorials to the Castell School Restoration Fund in honor of Leroy and Margaret Tatsch Rode.  The Castell Community Club hosted the dedication event and Patty Schneider Pfister was the Master of Ceremonies.  The opening prayer was given by John Harold Schuessler and the program included speakers Norman Grenwelge, John Harold Schuessler, P ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative K. Michael Conaway (R-Texas) announced today that Megan Cowart of Llano County is the winner of this year’s Congressional Art Competition for the 11th congressional district of Texas. Megan’s winning entry – “Inside My Mind – Self Portrait” in pencil – will be displayed in the tunnel connecting the U.S.

The 3rd Annual Blue Bell/Bluegrass Classic Car Show & Festival will roar into Llano, this weekend! It will kick off on Friday at 6:00 pm for a “Taste of Llano”  to benefit the Llano Food Pantry, followed by a Country Swing Street Dance, benefiting the Library.  Saturday morning kicks off at 9:00 am with a Tribute to our Military on the Courthouse Square.