Johnson City Record Courier

10/14/2025

The Blanco Coubty Commissioners extended the county-wide burn ban to noon on Tuesday, November 25, 2025.

09/25/2025

🚔 Welcome to the Team, Lt. Jesse Strength! 🇺🇸

Please join us in welcoming Lieutenant Jesse Strength to the Johnson City Police Department!

Lt. Strength brings with him a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to public service. He is a proud U.S. Air Force veteran, and has previously served as a State Trooper with the Texas Department of Public Safety and as a Ranger with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA).

His leadership, dedication, and extensive background in law enforcement will be a tremendous asset to our department and our community. We’re proud to have him on board and look forward to the positive impact he’ll make here in Johnson City.

If you see him out and about make sure to stop and welcome him to our community. Lt. Strength will also be attending our coffee with a cop gatherings.

09/23/2025

The Blanco County Commissioners put a county-wide burn ban on at their meeting Tuesday (Sept. 23). The burn ban is set through Oct. 14 at noon.

09/19/2025

September 19, 2025
Sewer Construction Project Update
Portions of N. Ave. N & W. Pecan Dr.

Sewer improvements are underway on portions of N. Ave. N and W. Pecan Dr. to serve the Vineyard Springs Apartment Complex, being developed near the intersection of US Hwy. 290 and N. Ave. Q. These improvements will expand capacity within the system and replace older sewer lines that have been due for replacement for some time. While these upgrades will benefit the City’s system, it is important to note that this is a private project tied to the apartment development. The City Engineer’s Office is overseeing the work to ensure it is completed properly before being accepted into the City’s system. The developer is responsible for all related inspection costs.

The City has issued several Stop Work Orders during the course of this project after finding issues with both the methods and the quality of construction. These orders were necessary to:

1. Ensure the system functions properly long term once the project is complete; and

2. Protect local taxpayers from being left with costly maintenance problems after the developer’s maintenance bond expires.

We understand residents in the construction area have been impacted by delays and disruptions. The most recent Stop Work Order has now been lifted, but while corrective actions were being prepared, the contractor was reassigned to other projects outside of Johnson City. They are expected to return in October. In the meantime, the contractor plans to be on site in the next couple of days to remove excess materials, clean up the area, and evaluate or relocate steel road plates as needed.

When construction resumes, the contractor will be required to lower three manholes to the correct elevation, remove and reinstall a wastewater line in accordance with approved plans, reinspect all private service connections, and verify system elevations with the City Engineer’s Office. City staff will be present throughout the work to confirm it is completed correctly, with proper traffic control and safety measures in place.

A detailed project timeline will be posted once the contractor provides its October schedule.

09/11/2025

Johnson City needs your voice!

The City is applying for funding through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund to expand and improve our wastewater treatment plant. This project is critical to support growth, protect water quality, and plan for future water reuse.

We’re asking residents to take a few minutes to fill out the public comment form and show support for Johnson City’s project.

Form link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=jE7QevWSIEuB1hD9iDJYmQ97X012W6ZKpRuNo2Djc7NUNU1BN0EyN0dPR1BHSEtXMjlTVUdFWlAzSy4u&route=shorturl

When completing the form:

For #9, select Other and type Citizen

Select Clean Water State Revolving Fund for Question 11

Enter City of Johnson City for Question 12

Enter 16673 for Question 13

You can copy and paste this example comment (or write your own):

I support Johnson City’s wastewater treatment plant improvement project. Our town is growing, and we need the capacity to keep up while protecting water quality. The upgrades will provide reliable service, prepare us for water reuse, and make sure we meet clean water standards. I encourage the TWDB to keep this project on the funding list.

Every comment helps strengthen our application. Thank you for supporting the future of Johnson City!

09/11/2025

09/07/2025

The Blanco County burn ban was rescinded at 4:15 p.m. today (Sunday, Sept. 7).

09/03/2025

08/26/2025

City Hall Update

City Hall will be closed to walk-in visitors at noon on Friday, August 29th. Staff will still be available by phone and email to assist you. The front window will be closed, but we’re here and ready to help.

Thank you for your understanding as we take this time to complete training, projects, and behind-the-scenes work that keeps City services running smoothly.

📞 830-868-7111
📧 Court: [email protected]
📧 Utilities: [email protected]

08/16/2025

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08/15/2025

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08/14/2025

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Looking forward to seeing everyone down at the Fairgrounds 🐴🐮🤠