Buy and Fix or Build? (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateAre you undecided on whether to buy a home that needs a lot of work or build a new home? As a realtor,, I see this situation all the...
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Wild Woman Weekend Earns $40,000 for Local Non-Profits (Community News)
From L-R: Cyndy Granberg Hounsell, Marilynn Lageman, Linda Nash, and Andree Barns.By Cyndy Granberg HounsellThe Blanco Non-Profit Coalition, otherwise know as Wild Woman Weekend, is dishing out again...
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Introducing the 2014-2015 Blanco High School JV and Varsity Cheer Squads...
2014-2015 JV Squad. From L-R: Savanah French, Kaylin Gaskamp, Cheyenne Dechert, Cassidy Wagner, Alexis Bates, and Reilly Burnett. Photo by Collin Gaskamp.The BHS Cheerleaders with host a Bar-B -Q...
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Remembering D-Day, Seventy Years Later (Features)
LST- 344 amongst a wave of LSTs landing on Omaha Beach on 6 June 1944. The public is invited to a brief ceremony at the WW2 Museum,10 am on Friday, to commemorate the 70th Anniversary of D-day.From...
View ArticleLieutenant Governor’s Challenger Wins Runoff (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Republican voters picked Dan Patrick to face Democrat Leticia Van de Putte in the race for lieutenant governor in November. Patrick received 65 percent of the vote to incumbent...
View ArticleAs a Man Sows, So Shall He Reap (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J McClellanAs graduation approached, a high school senior wrote on the whiteboard, “11 days until graduation!!” Someone drew a line through “graduation” and changed the sentence to read, “11...
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Blanco Cowboy Church Awards Buckles to Finalists (Focus on Faith)
Amaya Avants, Josie White, Jenna White, Antonia O’Neill, Shanon O’Neill, Kendall Kramer, Kylene Kramer, Court Krause, Cash Krause, Riley Rust, Shane Rust, Crystal McKee, Emily Boylan, Emma Watson,...
View ArticleFizz, Boom, Read Summer Program Kicks Off (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckHey Kids! Join us for our Fizz, Boom, Read Summer Reading program! Kids ages 6 and younger, you can win prizes for every 10 books you read! Kids ages 7 and older can win prizes for...
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Dr. Schramm Receives Chamber’s Night Sky Friendly Business Recognition...
Dr. Kenneth L. Schramm (3rd from left), Debbie Schramm (2nd from left), and Dr. Scott Jurica (left) receive the Blanco Chamber of Commerce’s Night Sky-Friendly Business Certificate of Merit Tuesday...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor, I recently attended a very interesting neighborhood meeting at Middle Creek Ranch concerning the proposed development of a Bridge over the creek. Most those attending, were not in favor of...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor, While there has never been a fatality, accident, or flooding issue on Middle Creek Road, County Commissioner Paul Granberg seems bound and determined to have his way, with a proposal for...
View ArticleThe Word of God’s Grace, Part 6 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, Agf-blanco.comRead Acts 20:28-32. Verse 32 says, “And now, brethren, I commend (commit, entrust) you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up (edify),...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Editor, I’d like to say Thank You to the Blanco Police Department for providing support in regards to a potentially dangerous situation with a tenant agent at one of my properties. Sincerely, Janet...
View ArticleThe Most Expensive Book (Focus on Faith)
John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristToward the end of 2008 what was billed as the world’s most expensive new book went on display at the New York Public Library. There are more expensive old...
View ArticleHow to Fall in Love With God (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence Coffee“1 Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! 2 Oh that I had in the wilderness a...
View ArticleThis Week in History D-DAY June 6, 1944 (Features)
By Commander Ted Weeks , American Legion Post 352I would like to reflect on and give my gratitude to the Patriots of WWII; living and deceased. In Remembrance of all you gave and sacrificed, for our...
View ArticlePieces of Paper (Oh, Honestly)
Ten years ago I donned a cap and gown, marched myself down a long walkway, shook a couple hands, and received my high school diploma on stage. This year I got to watch two people I love do the same; my...
View ArticleStruggling Through It (Fit Tips)
I sustained various and sundry injuries today and have been left feeling as if I’ve been tossed about in a washing machine. During the process of sustaining my injuries, I cried out for help…you know...
View ArticleIt’s All About Birds and Migration (Community News)
Blanco will have a wonderful opportunity on July 13 to hear well known birder and traveler, Bob Warneke, speak on the subject Migration: Birders Should Do It Too. The event will be held at Trinity...
View ArticleHow Does Your Garden Grow? (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
By Judy DorsettThis is the beginning of spring produce harvest. Pick your vegetables in the cooler part of the day. Pick your produce in their prime before they grow too large and become tough and...
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