Former President, and local hero, Lyndon B. Johnson once said, "The vote is the most powerful instrument ever devised by man for breaking down injustice and destroying the terrible walls which imprison men because they are different from other men." As the local elections begin to heat up in surrounding communities, candidates for the small hill country town of Johnson City are also busily putting forth their best efforts to secure the votes of local residents. T ...

The County Clerk’s office is currently accepting applications to vote by mail. Individuals who will be absent from the county on the day of the election or are over the age of 65 or disabled are eligible to vote by mail and may contact the County Clerk’s office at 830-868-7357 about obtaining an application to vote by mail. The last day to apply for a ballot by mail is February 23, 2010. Early voting in person will start Febru ...

On Tuesday, February 2, the Johnson City – City Council met in their regularly monthly meeting. There was a wide range of agenda items to discuss, and the meeting began promptly at 6 pm. One of the early agenda items that aroused the interest of the local citizenry was a discussion about taking "possible action on a dog problem."

Pedernales Electric’s Partners in Learning program has awarded $1,000 to the Johnson City Community Education Foundation, which serves students enrolled in the Johnson City Independent School District. "The donation helps us raise scholarships for graduating seniors and grants for teachers with innovative teaching techniques and ideas," said Larry Milner, the foundation’s chairman.