All By Myself (Oh, Honestly)
By Merannda ButtonEvery time I went there he asked me the same question, and every time I politely refused. He was persistent, never missed the opportunity to ask, but I stayed firm in my standards. I...
View ArticleInvasive Plant Workshop Is Coming to Blanco County (Community News)
The presentation is an all day affair located in the Hoppe Room of the Blanco County Courthouse Annex in Johnson City. Beginning at 9:30 am on Sat. March 22, 2014 for welcome and introductions. The...
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Art Reception for Eric Harrison (Announcements)
Red Bud Cafe will host an opening reception for local artist, Eric Harrison on Thursday, March 20 from 5pm to 7pm. Pictured above is the painting,“Verbena Spring”, by Eric Harrison. You will be able to...
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Sunny Takes a Vacation, Back April 7 (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckThis Thursday, March 13th & 27th, a state certified representative will be available to help people navigate and register on HealthCare.gov. They will be available between 5 and...
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Panther Softball Takes Four Wins at Fredericksburg Tournament (Sports)
Kasie Dowdy finds the ball for a hit during the Fredericksburg Tournament.Photos by Allison Cox Klein.By Diana SchwindOn Friday March 7 and Saturday March 8, the Panther softball team turned up the...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
I have been watching our local EMS and Fire working hard to make changes that will have our community blessed with outstanding training, staff and equipment. Little did I know how quickly I would...
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Blanco Invitational Golf Tournament “The Best Ever” (Sports)
Kyle Gray was top performer, shooting an 80, and placed third in the Tournament.From BISDBlanco High School hosted the Blanco Invitational golf tournament on February 24 and 25 at Vaaler Creek Golf...
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Pancake Supper a Success for Project Graduation (School)
Blanco High School seniors showed off their pancake flipping skills at the annual Project Graduation Pancake Supper sponsored by the Blanco Lions Club. Seniors would like to send a special thanks to...
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Panther Band Receives Division 1s in UIL Competition (School)
From Brian HecimovichThe Blanco Panther High School Band competed at the UIL Region 12 Concert and Sight-Reading Competition. The Band is given a score of Divisions 1 through 5. 1 is considered...
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Wide Open Spaces (School)
The old portables are notably absent from in front of Blanco Elementary School, having been removed over Spring Break. Superintendent Dr. Buck Ford told Blanco County News that there are no immediate...
View ArticleBlanco’s Historic Preservation Ordinance Amended (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsAt the March 11 meeting of the governing body of Blanco, a public hearing was held to discuss amending Blanco’s Historic Preservation Ordinance. Retta Martin explained the necessity...
View ArticleISO Mitigation Manager Informs Citizens at ESD Meeting (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsBy Priscilla Seals One of the primary concerns of citizens at last May’s town hall meeting about emergency services in Blanco was the cost of homeowner insurance in localities served...
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Two Fourth Graders Honored by Daughters of the Republic of Texas (Community...
From L-R: Avery Nance, 2nd place, Jack Johnson, 1st place, and writing teacher Susan Villareal. Photo from June Hensley.By Keith J. McClellanOn March 15, two fourth grade students from Blanco...
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Your Blanco Volunteer Fire Department (Community News)
From Jack TwilleyYour Fire Department conducted very valuable training Saturday, March 8 at the station. Led by professional firefighter, J.D. Harlow, who is also BVFD’s designated Trainer, a class of...
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Blanco Chamber of Commerce Hosts Blanco World War II Museum Preview...
Liz Waller-Broyal of Liz on the Square.From Libbey AlyThe first in a series of special community previews, the Blanco Chamber of Commerce hosted a special preview to Chamber members of the newest...
View ArticleDallas Ray Lawrence (Obituaries)
Dallas Ray Lawrence 68 a resident of Spring Branch, Texas, passed away March 7, 2014 in Spring Branch, Texas. He was born March 16, 1945 in Leach, Oklahoma, the son of Robert Earl and Ruth Plumlee...
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Blanco County 4-H Shooters Make their Mark (Community News)
From DeAnn DowdyCongratulations to the Blanco County 4-H Shooting Education shooters who participated in the Texas State BB Gun Championship that was held in Johnson City on March 7-8, 2014. Two teams...
View ArticleThe Lone Ember (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comHebrews 10:25 says, “Not forsaking (abandoning or deserting) the assembling of ourselves together (the gathering in one place), as the manner (custom or habit) of...
View ArticleSaved From The Depths (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristHarrison Okene of Nigeria was working as a cook on a Tugboat when a heavy swell caused the vessel to capsize and his boat sank to the sea bed in the...
View ArticleSalvation, My Search Continues (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeIn Matthew 15:7-9, Jesus said “7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, 8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips;...
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