Hurry up pricing (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateHurry up and give me a price to list or build my home, I’m ready to do it now! I can’t tell you how many times a REALTOR® or Builder...
View ArticlePanthers Fall to Bobcats and Gators (Sports)
By Diana SchwindOn Tuesday, January 20, the Panthers lost to the Comfort Bobcats, 33-48. Jacob McCaslin led the team with 9 points. Ty Royce scored 7, followed by Dylan Tesch with 6. Tyler Schlinke...
View ArticleLady Panthers Grab Win Over Deer (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Lady Panthers claimed a District 25-AAA win over the Comfort Deer, 41-35, on Tuesday, Jan. 20. Jamie McClinton led the team ripping the nets with 20 points. Payton Savarino scored 8...
View ArticleBlanco High School Graduate Chosen to Work in Austin (Features)
Taylor Hartmann, a 2011 graduate of Blanco High School and a political science major at Texas A&M University, recently began a spring 2015 policy internship in Austin, Texas. Taylor will spend the...
View ArticlePEC Studying Rates and Fees; Asking for Member Feedback (Community News)
From PECOn the heels of a December rate reduction, Pedernales Electric Cooperative is now seeking feedback from its members on the Co-op’s rates and fees as part of a comprehensive cost-of-service and...
View ArticleE-Books Expand Library’s Offerings (Community News)
By Charles McClure, cmcclure@blanconews.comTechnological advancement has made an impact on every aspect of modern life. The public library is no exception. While many essential texts can only still be...
View ArticleRecipe for a Trail (Happenings at Blanco State Park)
Recipe for a Trail: Start with a densely wooded and overgrown area. Add the Central Texas Trail Tamers and a group of dedicated park volunteers. Remove debris, prepare and smooth trail surfaces, prune...
View ArticleBuggy Barn Invited to 2015 Heritage Cattle Drive Parade (Community News)
By Blanco BarbyIt’s rodeo time again and this year “Let’s Rodeo San Antonio” has invited the Blanco Buggy Barn Museum to provide wagons and carriages in the 2015 Heritage Cattle Drive Parade. This is a...
View ArticleEat Your Veggies (Fit Tips)
By Sally Windham-BlackburnMy 23 year old son, who lives in San Marcos, came for dinner so we had a big feast, including a dessert. My 6 year old son decided he didn’t like any of the vegetables that...
View ArticleLies and Liars (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence Coffee, Mt. Horeb Baptist ChurchWhite lies, gray lies, black lies and down right pathological liars! Which one are you? When I became convicted of lying the Holy Spirit showed me that...
View ArticleOur Light Affliction (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com 6pm M-F AM630 KSLRI encourage you to read 2Cor 4:15-18. Verse 17 says, “For our light affliction (tribulation, trouble, persecution), which is but for a moment,...
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Trail Ride Rolls into Town for 50th Anniversary (Community News)
The Hill Country Trail Ride will celebrate its 50th anniversary in Blanco with a breakfast. The riders should arrive in Blanco about 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 7. They will stay overnight at Yett Park...
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Winter Texan’s Painting to Represent Lavender Festival (Community News)
Francois Debuc’s painting has been selected as the artwork for the 2015 Lavender Festival. Debuc is a Winter Texan who avoids the cold Canadian winters, spending his time in the warmer confines of...
View ArticleHill Country Science Mill to Open February 14: Interactive, engaging exhibits...
From HSCMThe new Hill Country Science Mill (HCSM) promises to introduce students to careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields using interactive, engaging exhibits and programs....
View ArticleTexas Registration, Inspection Stickers Partnering Up in Blanco County...
Blanco County is gearing up for a new Texas Two Step. Beginning March 1, 2015, the state will no longer issue vehicle inspection stickers and will move to a “Two Steps, One Sticker” program. Under the...
View ArticleEuropean Tourists to Visit the Buggy Barn Museum (Community News)
By Blanco BarbyComing across the waters on February 11, to visit the Blanco Buggy Barn Museum, are 28 special European world travelers from Austria, Germany, New Zealand, Belgium, France and more. Also...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Budget-writing Process...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — On Jan. 28 the main work of the Texas Legislature started when the state budget-writing Senate Finance Committee met at the Capitol. Financial figures for the committee to use as...
View ArticleReorganized BFVD Needs Volunteers (Community News)
By Charles McClure, cmcclure@blanconews.comNow that Emergency Services District #2 [ESD #2] has an agreement in principle with a reorganized Blanco Volunteer Fire Department, the need for additional...
View ArticleA Two-Border Stretch (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanAlthough I was born in the United States, I acquired Mexican citizenship through my father who was born in Chihuahua. Because I was living in Mexico as a youth, it was necessary to...
View ArticleBlanco County Family Featured on ‘Texas Monthly’ Cover (Community News)
By Charles McClure, cmcclure@blanconews.comScott Grote’s cell phone has been buzzing a lot in recent days after his family was featured on the cover of Texas Monthly. The cover story centered on large...
View ArticlePlanning and Zoning Commission Seeks Citizen Input (Community News)
Submitted by Bruce Peele, Blanco P&Z CommissionThe City of Blanco is reviewing its Sign and Zoning Ordinances to better serve its citizens. To accomplish this goal, the City Council requested the...
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Carmen R. Borrego (Obituaries)
Carmen R. Borrego passed away on February 1, 2015 at CTMS San Marcos, Texas. She was born on November 15, 1930 to Rito and Carmen Rodriguez in San Antonio, Texas. One of three siblings, she was 84...
View ArticleState Park Benefits from Eagle Scout Project (Community News)
Thanks to Life Scout Morgan Lockwood and his Eagle Service Project, the Blanco State Park has new Bluebird Nest Boxes with critter guards on the posts. Check them out! Morgan put his project together...
View ArticleSant’Ambrogio to Perform in February for Blanco Performing Arts (Community News)
From Blanco Performing ArtsDescribed as a “violinist who most often takes your breath away” by Gramophone Magazine, and praised as an “expressive and passionate chamber musician” by the San Antonio...
View ArticleIt Feels Good to be Strong (Fit Tips)
By Sally Windham-BlackburnToday my 10-year-old daughter came to us with excitement about a swimming hole that only she and her sister knew about. She wanted to share it with us and pleaded for us to...
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Blanco Middle School Wins District One Act Play Competition (School)
From BISDBlanco Middle School, displaying a strong ensemble performance that has become a tradition, won the District 25- AAA One Act Play competition held Wednesday at Lago Vista High School. “Blanco...
View ArticleThomas Kirkscey, Drew Ritter Finish in UIL State Congress Top 10 (School)
From BISDDrew Ritter and Thomas Kirkscey finished 7th and 9th respectively at the UIL State Congress competition held last week at the Capitol. Forty-nine students from throughout the state qualified...
View ArticleMiddle School Students Earn All Region Band Honors (School)
From BISDEleven Blanco Middle School students earned Region 12 All Region Band honors in auditions held at Navarro High School on January 20. Two additional students made first alternate. Over 600...
View ArticlePanthers Take Two District Losses (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Panthers lost to the Ingram Warriors, 51-61, on Tuesday, January 27 and fell to the state-ranked Jarrell Cougars, 44-74, on Friday, January 30. Jacob McCaslin led Blanco firing in...
View ArticleLady Panthers Split District Games (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Lady Panthers overwhelmed the Ingram Lady Warriors, 63-24, on Tuesday, January 27. Jamie McClinton paced the Panthers scoring 15 points. Lexee Jenkins followed closely sinking 13...
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Library Dinner and a Movie Night Reservations Due (Community News)
Sibby Barrett, one of the most talented chefs in the Texas Hill Country, will be preparing the meal for “Dinner and a Movie,” on Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. To reserve a ticket, call the...
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County Wants Environmental Study Before Bridge Bids (Community News)
The construction of a bridge on Middle Creek Road will have to wait until an environmental impact study is conducted after a motion to advertise for sealed bids died for lack of a second during regular...
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Buggy Barn Takes Home Parade Honor (Community News)
Jerry King, KKYX Radio (left) Mike Davis, Jordan Ford (back), and Dennis Moore (right). (Courtesy photo)By Barby O’BrienThe Blanco Buggy Barn was honored with a First Place Most Authentic Plaque in the...
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Kipp Signs to Texas A&M Commerce (Sports)
Carson Kipp played as a punter and defensive back for 2014-2015 Varsity Panther Football season. He is pictured at center with his parents, Shawn Kipp and Mike Kipp, after the signing ceremony (Diana...
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BISD Bids Farewell to Romano, Receives Drug Survey Results (School)
Spotlight on Blanco Elementary... The Blanco Independent School District placed its “spotlight” on Blanco Elementary School Council members this month. The school has two councils, one for the fall and...
View ArticleRelationships That Endure (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanDuring a recent vacation, my wife and I paid a visit to Inez Horner, an elderly cousin of mine who lives in the beautiful Heber Valley of Utah. Because we live in Texas, she was...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Senate Panel Hears...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Last week, the Senate Finance Committee began groundwork for its budget-writing duties with public hearings on four consecutive days. Led by Chairwoman Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine,...
View ArticleFraser Keeping a Wary Eye on State Budget (Regional News)
By Charles McClureSen. Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) is hoping the Texas Legislature will take aim at revitalizing the state’s aging infrastructure during the session, but not before the biannual...
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50th Annual Trail Ride rolls through Blanco (Community News)
Blanco resident Tom Avants warms up some flour tortillas for breakfast tacos on Sunday, Feb. 8 (Charles McClure photo).Read Article.4 photos attached to this article.More from Community News.
View ArticleStrength Before Flexibility (Yoga and You)
By Natalie Hain“Yoga is about freedom-freedom of movement, thoughts and energetic flow.” ~ Ray Long, MD, FRCSC “I can’t do yoga because I’m not flexible.” I have heard this several times over the years...
View ArticleToo much, too fast (Fit Tips)
By Sally Windham-BlackburnThis last rainy Tuesday we used the kitchen mill to grain some hard red wheat berries into flour. We then used that fresh, warm, whole wheat flour to make bread, following a...
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Students Team Up with Friends of the Park for Project (School)
8th graders Collin Carter and Jesus Arteaga display one of the invasive plants plaguing Blanco State Park.From Pam MeierBlanco Middle School ecology students traveled to Blanco State Park to assist...
View ArticleWater Baptism (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. LinkWhy get water baptized? 1. Jesus commanded it. It is an act of obedience. Matt 28:19-20 says, “Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and...
View ArticleGod’s Word is Spirit and Life (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeJesus said “It is the spirit that quickeneth; the flesh profiteth nothing:the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. But there are some of you that...
View ArticleTen Books on a Bookshelf (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, ministerHow many ways can you arrange 10 books on a bookshelf? Believe it or not, the possibilities are astronomical. According to Algebra.com: As long as they are 10 different books,...
View ArticlePanthers Flatten Florence, Fall to Lago Vista (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Panther split District 25-3A games with a 44-63 loss to the Lago Vista Vikings on Tuesday, February 3 and a 54-49 win over the Florence Buffaloes on Friday, February 6. In the Lago...
View ArticleLady Panthers Grab Two Wins in District Play (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Panthers moved themselves into 2nd placed behind Jarrell in District 25-3A with a 45-41 win over the Lago Vista Lady Vikings on Tuesday, February 3 and a 48-28 victory over the...
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Powerlifters Capture Medals at Southside Meet (Sports)
Brandon Phipps holds a dead lift while the judges look on at the Southside meet.By Diana SchwindThe Panther powerlifting team traveled to Southside High School i San Antonio on Wednesday, February 4 to...
View ArticleTurn Your Room into an Oasis (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-HomeierHow can you make a room your own oasis? What is your special room? Is it the Master bedroom, Master bathroom, Man Cave, hobby room, game room? So what do you do to make it an...
View ArticleHow an acronym may help you find the right real estate agent (The Real Estate...
From Waymond LightfootEver seen a Texas Realtor’s name with a jumble of random letters after it? They’re not so random at all. In fact, I’ll decipher the code for you right now: What are these...
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