Llano Police Department

06/17/2026

We've had some recent incidences of Police/Fire/EMS being enroute to emergency calls and folks driving other vehicles not paying attention or not knowing what to do when an emergency vehicle running code (Lights and Sirens) is approaching them in any direction.

There's really one simple rule that applies...it's the common denominator for every situation. That is to PULL OVER and STOP.

This rule applies whether the emergency vehicle is coming up behind you or heading toward you.

To be more specific, we've recently had vehicles coming toward us (Police/Fire/EMS) when we're trying to make a left turn that don't stop. This becomes dangerous for all involved and, should a crash happen before the emergency vehicle arrives to the location of the call, it could affect the lives of others as well.

Please pay attention - check your mirrors frequently - don't slam on your brakes if emergency vehicles are coming up behind you - stay clear of all intersections/side streets - Slow Down - Pull Over - Stop.

06/15/2026

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION
Flash Flood Warning
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
940 PM CDT Sun Jun 14, 2026

The National Weather Service in Austin/San Antonio has issued a

* Flash Flood Warning for Northern Llano County.

* Until 1245 AM CDT.

* At 940 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 3 inches are possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.

HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding.

IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.

****Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... Llano, Buchanan Lake Village, Lone Grove, Baby Head, Stolz, Bluffton, Valley Spring and Tow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

06/04/2026

With the temperatures heating up, school being out, and all that is involved with “summer vacation” being in full swing, we need to address a few things regarding the use of motorized carts (golf carts and side by side utility vehicles UTV’s) with the City of Llano.

In 2024, the City of Llano adopted an ordinance that allowed the use of UTV’s on our city streets. The specific ordinance can be found in Article VI. You can click straight to it here: https://ecode360.com/47254498

This ordinance made it more convenient for a lot of folks to travel within the city, but it’s also been something that has not been completely understood and we are pointing out a few of the more important elements of it for you today.

First, and foremost, you must have a valid driver’s license to operate one. Anyone can operate one if they have a valid driver’s license. Kids without a driver’s license can not.

Second, certain equipment is needed to operate your golf cart or UTV in the city. In fact, every motorized cart on a street must be equipped with the following:

1) Operational head lamps;
2) Operational tail lamps;
2) Reflectors;
4) Operational parking brake;
5) Mirrors;
6) License plate from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles
7) Slow-moving-vehicle emblem.

***All required equipment shall meet state and federal motor vehicle safety standards.***

Third, you can only operate the golf carts and UTV’s on neighborhood streets. You may cross the state-maintained highways/ranch roads that run through our city, but you can’t travel on them.

Specifically, the ordinance states: No person may operate a motorized cart upon a street, trafficway, multi-lane or federal, county or state route having a posted speed greater than 35 m.p.h. unless the person is crossing at an intersection. Ford, Bessemer, Young and RR152 all have posted speeds greater than 35 m.p.h., so please stay off those roads unless you are crossing directly over them at an intersection.

We’ve had a lot of folks ask about the bridge and the answer is no; you can’t take them over the bridge due to that being Ford/Bessemer and we just mentioned that you can’t drive them on those streets.

Look, we get it. They're very convenient to use in jotting around town, especially with gas/diesel prices being what they are, but there are rules in place for the safety of everyone involved.

Please familiarize yourself with the ordinance so you'll be in the know too.

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

***Swift Water Rescue Gear***

A grant from the Pat Green Foundation will provide each Llano Police Department Officer with necessary equipment and training to be used in the course of our duties during major flood events or water rescues.

With the Llano River running right through our city, and following the flooding event last year, Chief Bauer made it a priority to make sure each patrol vehicle was equipped with a "go-bag" that includes a life jacket, helmet, and a throw bag in order to further the mission of the Llano Police Department to protect and preserve life. Each officer will also be equipped with a strobe light, knife, and whistle to be attached to the life jacket in the event they are swept away during a water rescue.

Major flooding events have hit way too close to home over the last couple of years and the Pat Green Foundation has stepped forward in a big way to help equip our officers with necessary gear to save lives in the midst of catastrophic flooding events. To say we're beyond grateful for this would be an understatement.

Chief Bauer worked with LVFD Chief Gilliland to put the proper gear in the hands of our officers, and we will be training with the Llano Texas Volunteer Fire Department and their swift water team in a combined effort to protect the citizens of the City of Llano, Texas.

05/27/2026

****POWER UPDATE****
05/26/26 @ 20:00hrs

Due to internal damage at the substation, LCRA will have to bring in a mobile substation while repairs are made.

It appears that by the time they mobilize and deliver the substation power may not be restored until early tomorrow morning.

05/27/2026

****IMMINENT THREAT ALERT****

05/26/2026
20:00hrs

05/26/2026

***UPDATE***
19:55hrs

Electrical crews are advising that power in the City of Llano may not be restored for several hours.

Please prepare, as best as you can, for the extended outage.

***UPDATE***
19:40hrs

Traffic lights are functioning via battery backup at Young/Bessemer Streets.

South Side traffic lights are still down.

REMEMBER—-when traffic lights are not functioning, the intersection becomes a 4-way stop! If you didn’t remember, you know now.

****POWER OUTAGE****
05/26/26 @ 18:23hrs

For the most part, it appears as the entire city is without power at this moment.

City Crews are well aware and they are working on it, however; this could take some time.

If you’re able to stay put for a little while…wherever you’re at…that would be great and much appreciated.

With the power being out, all traffic signals are down at all intersections. Visibility is low. If you have to be traveling make sure your headlights are on and pay attention to traffic at the intersections. Treat them like a 4-Way Stop and BE PATIENT AND SAFE.

05/26/2026

Sometimes things are so funny we can't help but share...

We saw this making the rounds on social media and felt the need to bring attention to its unusually high level of BS.
(Bovine Feces...Meadow Muffins...you're trackin', right?)
It's crazy to think what folks believe sometimes.

Drive on friend...sometimes the best trips are those without a destination in mind. They get even better when you take the time to stop and enjoy our beautiful little place on earth.

So, mash on it, eternal burner of the E15/E85 Ethanol flames, you've filled your tank and likely broke the bank. You're welcome to visit Llano for no reason at all...we'd love to see you, and we won't ask where you're going because you're already here!

05/25/2026