Llano County News

NOVEMBER 9, 2026 — LOCAL UPDATES

LLANO POLICE CHIEF STEPS INTO PERMANENT CITY MANAGER ROLE

Llano Police Chief John Bauer has been named to the city manager position after serving in an interim capacity.

GRANITE SHOALS CHRISTMAS OUTREACH FUNDRAISER SET FOR SATURDAY

A November 14 barbecue fundraiser will support a local holiday outreach effort.

THIS WEEK IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT: MEETINGS AND AGENDAS TO WATCH

Area government agendas are available for the week of November 9; residents can review items before meetings.

Horseshoe Bay, Llano County and Burnet County. Verified local developments, community issues, public safety and events. Updated October 27, 2026.

COUNTY ELECTIONS

Llano and Burnet Counties Enter Final Week of Early Voting

Early voting in Llano and Burnet counties continues through Friday, October 30, ahead of Election Day on Tuesday, November 3. For residents of Horseshoe Bay, the key detail is which county they are registered in: voting locations and ballots depend on that registration.

COMMUNITY

Horseshoe Bay Volunteers Sought for November Bed-Building Event

The Hill Country chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace and The Church at Horseshoe Bay are seeking volunteers for a community bed-building event scheduled for November 14, according to an October 21 local report.

COUNTY GOVERNMENT

Llano County Commissioners Take Up Burn Restrictions and Hospital Roof

The Llano County Commissioners Court scheduled an October 26 meeting with agenda items that included possible restrictions on outdoor burning and proposals for a roof replacement at Llano Regional Hospital.

October 28 Local Updates

HORSESHOE BAY · CITY SERVICES · OCTOBER 28, 2026

Horseshoe Bay Utility Rates Change November 1: What Residents Should Check

The City of Horseshoe Bay says utility rate changes take effect November 1, 2026. That makes this an important week for residents to review the city’s published rate information and compare it with their existing utility bills.

HORSESHOE BAY · WATER · OCTOBER 28, 2026

Horseshoe Bay Water System Chlorine Conversion Reaches Scheduled End

The City of Horseshoe Bay announced a temporary chlorine conversion in its water system running from September 28 through October 27, 2026. The scheduled period has now concluded, although the announcement alone does not verify completion of every operational step.

HORSESHOE BAY · PLANNING · OCTOBER 28, 2026

Horseshoe Bay Invites Residents to Weigh In on Comprehensive Plan

Horseshoe Bay officials are inviting residents to review the city’s comprehensive plan and take a survey, according to a notice on the municipal website. The invitation gives residents a way to participate in discussions about the community’s long-term direction.

LLANO & BURNET COUNTIES · ELECTIONS · OCTOBER 28, 2026

Final Week of Early Voting: What Llano and Burnet County Residents Need to Know

Early voting is in its final week ahead of the November 3, 2026 election. Local reporting identifies October 26–30 as the final early-voting period for voters in Llano and Burnet counties.