Yahoo

Llano County settles librarian's wrongful termination suit over book removals for $225,000

Former librarian Suzette Baker will receive $225,000 in a settlement of her wrongful termination lawsuit against Llano County, according to an agreement shared with the American-Statesman. Baker also ...
Yahoo

Llano County, former librarian Suzette Baker reach settlement in wrongful termination suit

Llano County has agreed to settle a lawsuit over its firing of librarian Suzette Baker amid a pressure campaign to remove several books from its public libraries, according to a Thursday court filing.
Texas Monthly

He’s a Republican. She’s a Democrat. They’re Married and Running for the Same Office.

Robert Little and Leila Green Little are taking a two-headed approach to topple the commissioner behind Llano County’s ...

Pressure drop triggers boil water notice for city of Llano

The city of Llano said Tuesday morning that its public water system’s pressure fell below the Texas Commission on ...
KXAN

Llano ISD says one in custody in connection with threats made on social media

LLANO, Texas (KXAN) — One person was placed in custody after making threats on social media, according to the Llano Independent School District. A letter from LISD Superintendent Mac Edwards said the ...
KVUE

Oral arguments begin in federal appeals court hearing over Llano County book ban battle

LLANO COUNTY, Texas — Oral arguments began Tuesday in a federal appeals court hearing over a book ban battle in Llano County. Back in 2021, Llano County officials ordered the removal of 17 titles from ...
Austin American-Statesman

Librarian's wrongful termination lawsuit against Llano County can move forward, judge rules

A librarian who was fired amid a pressure campaign to remove books from Llano County public libraries can sue for wrongful termination and employment discrimination, a federal judge has ruled. Suzette ...
KSAT

Llano County library book removals allowed after U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear challenge

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy , and give us feedback . The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against a small ...
KENS

Llano County library system to stay open for now

LLANO, Texas — Controversy started brewing over certain books in the Llano County library system two years ago when residents complained that certain books were inappropriate for children. Those books ...
KVUE

Appeals court rules book removals from Llano County library are constitutional

AUSTIN, Texas — A federal appeals court has ruled that Llano County's removal of books from a public library is constitutional. On Friday, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ...
KSAT

Llano County library supporters declare victory as officials decide not to close all branches

Outside the Llano County Sheriffs Office on Thursday, Amanda Starkes and her mother Brenda embrace Suzette Baker after the announcement that the Llano Public Library will remain open. Baker and ...