To The Saints at Blanco (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeConsider that you are opening up this letter from Paul, who is speaking to the saints at Colosse; but imagine if you were living at that time, and he is writing this to you....
View ArticleThe Word of God's Grace, Part 3 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comActs 20:32 “And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which...
View Article2nd Annual Memorial Day Fundraiser Set for May 25 (Community News)
By American Legion Post 352 Commander, Teddy WeeksAs you’re looking forward to the summer ahead with picnics, swimming, horse back riding or just soaking up some sun., Memorial Highway Post 352 of the...
View ArticleYoga and Osteoporosis (Yoga and You)
By Natalie HainYoga has many health benefits from helping with stress reduction to weight loss. Today we will look at how yoga helps with prevention and even reversal of osteopenia and osteoporosis....
View ArticleHow to Begin (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamI received an email from a reader asking how I did it. How did I begin to lose weight? The answer is between the lines of lyrics George Strait crooned in 2006 “(She) drove down to the...
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Fifth Annual Kids Day Out at Blanco State Park (Community News)
Herpetologist Jared Holmes gave a presentation on snakes and their importance to our ecosystem.Photo by Karyn Parker.From Karen LundquistBlanco State Park was a beehive of activity on Friday, May 9,...
View ArticleRebecca Howerton’s Western Collection Now Available at the Blanco Library...
By Crystal SpybuckDear Western Lovers, We are happy to announce a special collection just for you! In our large conference room, we have assembled a selection of Rebecca Howerton’s personal Western...
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Sixth Grade Band Captures Division One Rating at Lytle Band Festival (School)
The sixth grade band competed at the Lytle Band Festival on Thursday, May 1. The band received Division One Superior ratings from all three judges. The band’s musical selections included Homework...
View ArticleAnnual Physical Screening Set for May 28 (School)
Blanco I.S.D. will conduct our annual physical screening for the 2014-2015 school year on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. All students that will be in 7th-12th grade that will be in athletics are required to...
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9th Annual 5K Fun Run for Project Graduation (Community News)
1st Place Male, Joaquin Olmeda and 1st Place Female, Noemi HoushmandRead Article.2 photos attached to this article.More from Community News.
View ArticleBuilding a Wine Cellar in a Closet (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateIt’s never too late to add a Wine Cellar to your home. We were recently at a friend’s home and they decided to turn a room into a wine...
View ArticleHow to Lose Thousands of Dollars on Your Home (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsYou may be tempted to determine your property’s value by using real estate websites. While these can be fun to look at, here’s what you should...
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Kyle Sauceda Competes in All-Star Basketball (Sports)
(Left) Kyle Sauceda in his Gray All-Star Team Jersey and (Right) Head Basketball Coach Jeff Akin.The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches State All-Star 1A-2A-3A Basketball game,Gray All-Stars vs....
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Newly-Elected Blanco City Council Members Congratulated by Mayor (Community...
Roxie Avants pins a hand made poppy to Coucil Member Maria Guerrero in honor of Veterans for Memorial Day.By Priscilla SealsBlanco Mayor Chuck Homan congratulated re-elected council members Martin...
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School Board Honors Troy Immel, Peggy Pepper for Their Years of Service (School)
Peggy Pepper was honored at the School Board meeting for her 28 years of service. Robin Johnson (Left) has taken over the position as Blanco ISD Nurse.By Merannda ButtonThe regular meeting of the...
View ArticlePEC Members to Decide on Voting System (Community News)
By Jodi LehmanWith party primary elections coming to a close next week, area residents face another vote, to determine two seats on the Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors. PEC members...
View ArticleThe Hatfields and McCoys (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J McClellanWhile serving as principal of an alternative school, I was holding a parent conference. In attendance were a tall, athletic student and his mother. Representing the school, besides...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Speaker Wants Highway Fund...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — House Speaker Joe Straus on May 14 said the Texas House of Representatives would propose a budget next year that uses all of the money in the state highway fund for...
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Kaiser Lorn Birck (Obituaries)
Kaiser Lorn Birck, 38, passed away at his home in Cypress Mill, TX surrounded by his family on May 14, 2014. He was born in Austin, TX to Vernon and Gretchen Birck. Kaiser will be watching over his...
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Jr “Pete” Crider (Obituaries)
Jr “Pete” Crider, of Marble Falls, passed away on April 22, 2014. Pete was born to Rosa (Gibson) and Joseph P. Crider December 16, 1914. He was born in a house where Horseshoe Bay is located and grew...
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