On Wednesday, May 8, at about 7am the Llano County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Llano Police Department and ATF, executed a search warrant at 202 E. Navarro in Llano. Over 400 grams of methamphetamine was recovered along with several items of paraphernalia. There were two arrested for 1st Degree Felony charges of possession of methamphetamine, 34 year old Michael Vincent Riggs Jr and 25 year old Maranda Ann Smith.

Donny Stewart and Scottie Bryan Scoggins plead no-contest in the 2011 death of a Llano County inmate on Thursday, May 2 before District Judge Dan Mills. The two former Llano County jailers accepted a plea agreement in the case; both were charged with a Class A Misdemeanor for deadly conduct and both will serve jail time. The two were indicted by a Llano County Grand Jury in July 2012.

Commissioners recognized outgoing Precinct 1 Constable Jerry Drummond for his service, passing a resolution to honor that service. They then approved a bond for newly appointed Precinct 1 Constable, Gary Olfers who was sworn in last week. Following a discussion regarding a salary increase in the office of Precinct 3 JP Era Marion at the last Commissioners’ meeting, Tax Assessor Dexter Sagebiel came to Commissioners to retroactively approve a salary increase for two of his clerks.

Early Voting by personal appearance for the May 11, 2013 Joint Local Election begins April 29, 2013 and runs through May 7, 2013 at all three Llano County Early Voting Locations. Early Voting Main location: Llano County Library, 102 E. Haynie, Llano, Texas 78643 Hours 8:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M Monday through Friday with the following exceptions: April 29, 2013 and May 6, 2013 – Polls open 7 A.M.

IRS Special Edition Tax Tip 2013-09, April 19, 2013 It’s sad but true. Following major disasters and tragedies, scam artists impersonate charities to steal money or get private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. Fraudulent schemes involve solicitations by phone, social media, email or in-person. Scam artists use a variety of tactics. Some operate bogus charities that contact people by telephone to solicit money or financial information.

UPDATE: Martinez has now been transported to the Llano County Jail and bond has been set. In the matter of Probation Revocation, there is no bond. For the charge of Aggravated Assault on a Public Servant, bond is set at $50,000. For the charge of Evading Arrest, bond is set at $5,000. Twenty-two days after allegedly assaulting Llano County Sheriff Corporal Mark Burke, Sergio Arce Martinez, was arrested in Austin on April 9. Martinez, 22, was arrested in the 6800 block of Wake Forrest Lane in ...

On Monday, April 1, the City of Llano recieved bids for foundation repair for the Llano Red Top Jail. Two bids were received, one by Myers Concrete Construction, LP of Wimberely, and one from Masterson Custom Homes of Llano. Myers bid the base job at $198,300. Masterson came in at $82,500. While Masterson was the low bidder, at the time of the Council meeting, he had not provided the City with all of the necessary paperwork, which included a resume and proof of insurance.

Celebrating the beauty of the bluebonnet covered Hill Country, Kingsland will host the Third Annual Wildflower Festival on April 6 at Kingsland Community Park. Kicking off the festival will be the celebration of the new pavilion at the Kingsland Community Park. The Fluor Group will be recognized for the work that the they have done, as well as the new picnic tables they donated to the recreation facility. The Kingsland Chamber will be serving chicken delights, fried okra, cole slaw, and drink ...

Friends and family of “Precious Payton” are holding a benefit Friday, March 29 beginning at 5 to help raise money for medical expenses for the family. There will be drawings, barbecue and a dance along with a washer tournament and other kids activities including a dunking booth. There are even rumors that Coach Craig Slaughter will take a turn in the booth, so football players, here is your chance.

Once again, Commissioners voted to reinstate the Burn Ban, following a two week reprienve. High winds and no rain make the county susceptible to wild fires. Commissioners apporved moving forward with posting a job listing for a new Road and Bridge Commissioner, and set the salary range at $38,000 to $44,000, dependent upon experience.

According to Burnet County Sheriff W.T. Smith, undercover work performed by the Special Operations Unit in Burnet County led to seven search warrants being issued by District Attorney Sonny McAfee. On Thursday, March 21 several law enforcement agencies teamed up in a multi-agency cooperation seizing over $20,000 in cash and approximately 300 computers from seven locations in connection with alleged illegal gambling. Llano County Sheriff's Office, Llano Police Department, Burnet County Special ...

An open house will be held on March 23 from 2 to 5pm to celebrate the opening of the Lake Buchanan Lodge. The lodge is located on the west side of Lake Buchanan in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. The Lodge sleeps up to 16 guests with 4 bedrooms, two loft sleeping areas, 2 full baths, a full kitchen, a covered porch and beautiful views. Now for the rest of this story.

A warrant has been issued for Sergio Martinez, formerly of Valley Spring, following the alleged assault of a Llano Sheriff’s deputy, Corporal Mark Burke on Sunday, March 17. Martinez, 22, was reportedly with his brother, Francisco Martinez, 23, (Llano), in a Blue Ford Mustang in the 100 block of east Main.

Council authorized Mayor Reagor to negotiate and execute contracts with Brenton Lewis, for City Manager, and Two Pro Golf, to extend their initial year contract. Following a special called meeting last Monday, March 11, Council approved hiring Brenton Lewis, a former City Administrator from Nebraska to fill the position of City Manager, which has been vacant since former City Manager Finley deGraffenreid left to work for the City of Lampasas.

Pending written okay from County Attorney and a contract, Commissioners approved allowing Basic Energy, the current lessee of school lands in Tom Green County, to build and operate a saline disposal well. The company would truck in waste water used by oil companies in fracking, process it, and then deposit it into wells on the property.