By Josh Gissel In a press release from the Johnson City Police Department, Police Chief Randy Holland stated that on May 14, the JCPD received a phone call from a Travis County Police Agency asking for their assistance in apprehending a male subject that was wanted for a second degree felony. The suspect was believed to be in Johnson City.  Chief Holland, JCPD Investigator Larry Lamb and BCSO Deputy Marty Corcoran immediately began to search for the wanted individual.  As the search was ...

There has been a lot of curiosity lately related to the new construction taking place just South of Johnson City as a new addition at Lighthouse Hill Ranch. According to owners, Eric and Kathy Meyertons, the new vacation rental currently being constructed was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe du Carrousel in Paris, France. They are calling it the Arc de Texas. Purchased back in 2004, the newly constructed Arc and Lighthouse sit on about 2k acres. “We really hope that people in the area will ...

By Josh Gissel On Friday, May 17th the City Council of Johnson City met at 6:15 pm to conduct their regular monthly meeting. Normally the council meets on the first Tuesday of the month, however due to early voting taking place on that day, the meeting was postponed by one day.

by Lucky Lindy Stonewall, Texas--Jimmy Duecker, owner of Allied Ag Services in Stonewall was cautiously optimistic in predicting that local growers will still make a good crop, despite the freezing temperatures that descended on Stonewall Valley peach trees in late March. "Two consecutive nights of subfreezing weather will definitely affect our 2013 harvest,"

By Josh Gissel On Tuesday, April 2 the Johnson City City Council met for their regular session at 6:30 pm at City Hall. Despite stormy weather outside, and reports of golf ball sized hail in Marble Falls, the room was full of residents in attendance. There were a myriad of agenda items discussed.

Another successful Lavender Festival has concluded, and would not have been the incredible event that it was without the hard work, dedication and understanding of so many volunteers, local business owners and City officials. Libbey Aly, Executive Director of the Blanco Chamber of Commerce, said, “We were blessed with well over 100 volunteers from the community and had incredible support from the Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society and the City of Blanco.

Starting July 1, entry fees to many of LCRA’s 44 parks and recreation areas along the Highland Lakes and lower Colorado River will change. In addition, LCRA is proud to recognize current and former military personnel by offering them free admission to LCRA parks and recreation areas during several holidays. Visitors now will be charged the same fee at each LCRA park and recreation area.

This summer's Free Family Movie Night series is a trip of Nora Ephron romances, a style commonly referred to as "chick-flicks". Ephron, who died a year ago, was a writer and director known for delivering intelligent movies which appealed mostly to women, and -- unusual for Hollywood -- long on warmth and humor but short on sex and strong language. The first, "You've Got Mail", starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, is a remake of the old "The Shop Around the Corner", the James Stewart-Margaret Sull ...

Pedernales Electric Cooperative is encouraging members to vote in its 2013 Board election. Early voting ends Friday, June 14. After that date, members will have a final chance to vote at the Co-op’s annual meeting in Kyle on June 22. In the election, members are voting to select two directors for the Co-op’s Board. Members unable to attend the annual meeting can participate in the Co-op election by voting online at https://www.directvote.net/pec/login.aspx or by completing and mailing in t ...

Sculptures are coming and going at The Benini Galleries and Sculpture Ranch these days. Change is in the air. Recently, new pieces by Carreno and Catanaro were installed. Carreno's sculptures focus on the harmony and tension of opposing planes, combining symmetry and asymmetry as a means to communicate clearly and with strength.

Want to learn what it takes to soar on the flying trapeze or just what goes into those cream pies that the clowns throw?  Then join Bonzo Crunch, Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Ambassador of Laughter, for some serious fun on June 17 at 10:00 am at the JC library located at 501 Nugent   He is no class clown, but is certain to add amusement to a special 30-minute circus storytime, which will encourage children not only to read, but also to discover, dream and learn!

Our Lord and savior said these words describing Himself in John 14:6. Let’s go back for just a moment to the beginning of the chapter in order to get the context established once again in our minds. Jesus was trying to comfort His disciples from the very first verse: “Let not your heart be troubled…” (verse 1).

Blanco Performing Arts announces the Children’s Art Festival 2013 for children ages 6-12 on Saturday, June 29 from 8:30-noon. The activities will take place at Uptown Blanco Courtyard, Ballroom, and Art Center. The goal of this event is to create hands-on experiences to emphasize that real people create art. This year will feature collaboration by pianist Carla McElhaney and artist Ellen Murray, dance/movement direction by Sarah Pautz, and dramatic improvisation led by Sarah Culpepper. Enrol ...

A little cool front for Friday morning, that is always nice even if it lowers the heat by only 2 degrees. It feels so good. Who knew that a few degrees could make such a difference? We have had a few people under the weather a little. Judy, Rachel, Rose, and Wilma, we wish you nothing, but the best.

Johnson City Texas Little League says the All-Star season is upon us!! They have a Boys Intermediate team, A Minor Boys team headed to the District tourney in Fredericksburg later this month. And their Coach pitch softball and machine pitch baseball teams are gearing up for tourneys this weekend. Go get 'em kids!!!!!! At the Blanco County Historical Society meeting last week Mr.