In this week’s episode of The Johnson County Line, Dan Cullinane and Sheila Caldwell sit down with Johnson County Commissioner Eric Garland to discuss questions surrounding the September 17 County Commission meeting and the action involving former Commissioner Jerry Grindstaff. The conversation addresses how the matter came before the Commission, the proposed monthly compensation connectedContinueContinue reading “Commissioner Eric Garland Answers Questions About the September 17 Grindstaff Vote”
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Around the County: Fiddles, Fall Fun & the First Weekend of October
October is arriving with a full slate of events across Johnson County. This weekend brings old-time and bluegrass music, community fundraisers, pumpkins, live music, classic cars and the opening of a new haunted attraction. The centerpiece is the Mountain City Fiddlers’ Convention, which begins its second century with two days of free music, contests, foodContinueContinue reading “Around the County: Fiddles, Fall Fun & the First Weekend of October”
Today is World Heart Day: We Have to Do Better
Today is World Heart Day. For me, that’s personal. Fourteen years ago, at the age of 50, I learned the hard way that heart disease doesn’t always give you a warning—or at least not one you recognize. I survived a major cardiac event, and much of the work I’ve done since then has centered aroundContinueContinue reading “Today is World Heart Day: We Have to Do Better”
Safe Haven: A Place to Turn
Domestic violence happens in Johnson County more often than many realize. Keith Burchette believes survivors need somewhere to turn—and on November 1, he plans to give them one.
Still in the Hunt
Darkness came earlier, the cold crept in and the Black Knights stole a second half victory away from the Longhorns, but Johnson County is still firmly in the hunt for a playoff spot.
County Commission Practices Poll
At the September 17 meeting of the Johnson County Commission, commissioners voted on a matter involving former County Commissioner Jerry Grindstaff, who continues to serve on the Johnson County Planning Commission. The matter included compensation related to his Planning Commission duties and raised questions about his continued eligibility for county health insurance. The proposal wasContinueContinue reading “County Commission Practices Poll”
Grindstaff Vote Raises Questions About Planning Commission Role, Compensation and County Insurance
What exactly did the Johnson County Commission approve for former Commissioner Jerry Grindstaff—and what will it cost taxpayers? The $200-a-month arrangement was reportedly approved unanimously, but key questions about procedure, authority and possible health-insurance benefits remain unanswered. The Johnson County Line is seeking the records to find out, and asking you what you think.
A Trail to Somewhere: Connecting Johnson County
What if Johnson County’s trails actually went somewhere? This week on The Johnson County Line, Dan Cullinane and Sheila Stout Caldwell sit down with Philip Burtt-Henderson, president of the Johnson County Trails Association, to talk about an ambitious vision for connecting Johnson County through trails — and what that could mean for the people whoContinueContinue reading “A Trail to Somewhere: Connecting Johnson County”
This Weekend in Johnson County: Music, Art, History, Cars & More
Looking for something to do close to home this weekend? Johnson County has a little bit of everything on tap September 25–27 — Friday night football, local art, living history, live music, cars, an outdoor movie and plenty of reasons to get outside and enjoy the beginning of fall. Friday Night Lights The Johnson CountyContinueContinue reading “This Weekend in Johnson County: Music, Art, History, Cars & More”
A Trail to Somewhere
Johnson County Trails Association sees an interconnected trail system as more than recreation—it could generate hundreds of thousands of dollars in new revenue and create opportunities for locally owned businesses.
