Darryl James Weisenbaugh, age 63, of Johnson City, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2013 at University Hospital in San Antonio surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with liver disease. Darryl was born in Wayne, Michigan on May 1, 1950 to George and Marion Weisenbaugh. After graduating from John Glenn High School in 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Russell, on November 9 of that same year. He was drafted into the U.S.

Johnson City residents turned out in record numbers on Saturday, May 11th to cast their ballots in the general election to vote for the mayor and three city council representatives. 130 residents took advantage of early voting, while another 159 voters participated on the day of the election. A total of 289 votes were cast in this years election, which was about a 60% increase in voter turnout from 2012 when only 170 people voted in all.

Teachers and Staff of Stonewall Headstart, Inc. in the beginning stages of a six week training course: Active Crisis Continuum Training (A.C.C.T.) led by Officer Chris Ayala and his team from the Fredericksburg Police Department. This training ensures the highest level of continuous management of risks for protecting our children.

Professor Bryan Massey from the University of Central Arkansas answered questions from students of The Dragonfly International School recently at The Benini Galleries and Sculpture Ranch. Massey, was removing a sculpture to deliver it to new owners in Austin, and installing a new eleven foot high sculpture on the ranch, when students climbed out of their buses and were abuzz with questions.

Ever wonder what burning pills smell like? Johnson City Volunteer Fire Chief Roy Burdett can tell you it’s a lot like plastic. The Health Mart Pharmacy and First United Methodist Church partnered to collect expired medications, then turned them over to the fire experts at JCVFD for disposal. The job was handled by (left to right) Ellen Felps, Lt Alton Moreland, Chief Burdett, Sam Leonard and the church’s Wesley Nurse, Cindy Leonard.

After 34 years in the United States Postal Service, 14 of those spent as postmaster at the Johnson City Post Office, Gail Teegarden is now retiring from her post as a “wonderful career” comes to an end. After starting her postal career as a PTF clerk at the Odessa Texas Main Post Office in 1979, she served in her first OIC assignment in 1983 and was awarded the Postmaster position in Big Bend National Park.

The City Council of Johnson City met Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 in special session to consider amending the current building fee ordinance 06-015 and adopting the new building fee ordinance 13-001. Councilmembers felt the ordinance looked fine, but asked Stacy Castillo, city secretary, to have the city attorney add a definition for “remodeling”.

State Representative Jason Isaac and State Senator Troy Fraser recently recognized Strickland Drugs as a Texas Treasure on the House and Senate floors at the State Capitol in Austin. The distinction from the Texas Historical Commission honors businesses that have been in existence for more than 50 years, and have remained in good standing.

So you think there is no fire danger, after all we have had rain and the burn band has been lifted? We need to think again because that is not true there is fire danger all the time. It may not be as bad as a red flag day and not as bad as having no rain at all. But what about the fires that are being set on purpose to get rid of big piles of tree debris or just household trash.

On Friday January 18th at 5:31pm, North Blanco County EMS was dispatched to State Highway 71 near the Blanco County line for a major traffic accident involving 4-vehicles and 7 patients, along with Round Mountain VFD and Johnson City VFD. The initial 911 calls advised 1 vehicle was on its roof and at least 1 person was pinned in.

For the third year in a row, the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce is turning over the voting of their awards, to you, the people. Our thoughts are who better to make the decision, than the community as a whole! Your choice should be made taking into consideration those that have exceeded your expectations and exemplify the “best of the best” in service, volunteerism or both depending upon the award.

The Blanco County Commissioners Court held a Special meeting on January 22, 2013. All four commissioners were in attendance, and the minutes of the January 8, 2013 Regular meeting were heard and approved by the Court. County Judge Bill Guthrie asked the commissioners to consider reappointment of County Commissioner Paul Granberg to the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) board for a two-year term.

(AUSTIN) — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) today announced that it will help finance the third phase of an affordable rental property in Johnson City, continuing to expand housing options for younger working families and senior citizens while adding to the local economy. TDHCA awarded a $1.45 million loan to private developers constructing the 16-unit Creek View III, an expansion to an existing 48-unit development serving tenants whose annual income does not e ...

Thursday, January 24, 2013 7 am * Gates Open 8 am * All Animal projects begin arriving and checking in. * Judging of Shop Projects. 10 am * Exhibit Hall entries arrive * All Poultry and Rabbits must be checked in/ weighed in and in place. 11 am * Steers, Hogs, Sheep and Market Goats must be checked in/weighed in and in place in the Show Barn.

On Friday, January 11th, the District Court considered a change of venue for the trial of Trenton Rodriguez. Rodriguez is charged with Intoxication Manslaughter with a vehicle, a 2nd degree felony, and Intoxication Assault with a vehicle, a 3rd degree felony. In October of 2011, Mr. Rodriguez was involved in a car accident after leaving a party that left one man dead and another woman injured.