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D-Day Memorial Ceremony Held at WW2 Museum (Community News)
Nell Krueger speaks during the Ceremony, thanking the Buggy Barn Museum Complex for their efforts in preserving WW2 artifacts.Photo by Willard GibbonsAs leaders of the world gathered in Normandy on...
View ArticleTake a Rest (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamIf you’ve ever had the feeling you’re just not on your game, you understand how most of my week has been. When we become injured, ill, discouraged, we get too busy, or face any number...
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Woman’s Club Elects New Officers at Annual Luncheon (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckDear Friends, Our 2013-2014 Year has wrapped up and our annual Luncheon was a blast! Our venue and meal was lovely out at Onion Creek Kitchen’s. Thank you to the committee that...
View ArticleLoosen Up! (Yoga and You)
By Natalie HainMany people suffer from low back pain. One main culprit could be tight hamstrings. The tightness of your hamstrings causes your pelvis to be pulled down and away from the lumbar spine,...
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Blanco Wins Mason Little League Tournament (Sports)
From Jason MarekThe Blanco Intermediate Little League team traveled to Mason this past weekend to take part in the Mason Intermediate 50-70 Tournament. After a long day of baseball, Blanco came out on...
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BMS Staff Caught Having Fun at “Battle of the Best” (School)
Assistant Band Director Brandon Aly shouts a battle cry before catching Cheetos in the shaving cream on his head.Photo by Diana SchwindRead Article.5 photos attached to this article.More from School.
View ArticleRoofing Gone Wild…. (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateThe roofing business is booming right now, especially due to the hail damage we get here in the Hill Country. Roofing companies are...
View ArticleHow to Choose the Right Agent for Your Real Estate Transaction (The Real...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsEasy, inexpensive ways to make buyers think your house is bigger You can’t change when or where your house was built. And unless you want to spend a...
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McClung, Sauceda, Turner Sworn In at Council Meeting (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsThe regular meeting of the governing body of Blanco on June 10 was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, following the precedent set recently by Blanco County Commissioners. Newly...
View ArticleSchool Board Approves Salary Increase, Reviews Performance Ratings (School)
By Merannda ButtonBlanco ISD’s School Board Meeting on June 9 began with the election of new officers. Matt Herndon will stay in his position of President. Kirk Felps was elected to take over the...
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Lavender Festival Blooms for 10th Anniversary (Community News)
By Willard GibbonsThough a blustery storm on Thursday night threatened to sweep away those set up for Friday’s opening of the 10th Annual Lavender Festival, everything was set to rights by Noon on June...
View ArticleDon’t Kill the Umpire, He Might Be Your Dad (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J McClellanI was just minding my own business watching my two boys, Derek and Shane, play in a church-league softball game when the behind-the-plate umpire split the seam out of his pants....
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Senate Panel Addresses...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — On June 12, the state Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations met in Pasadena, Texas, to get input from military veterans in the wake of the records...
View ArticleStephen Hollis Clark (Obituaries)
Stephen Hollis Clark was born August 8, 1932 in Houston, Texas and returned to his creator on June 3, 2014 with his wife of 51 years at his side in his home in Garland, Texas Stephen is preceded in...
View ArticleZander Easton Torre (Obituaries)
Zander Easton Torre was born June 11, 2014 at 2:17am and passed away at 5:48am at Brooks Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas. Zander is survived by his parents PFC Torre, William and Kathryn of...
View ArticleNancy C. Thorp (Obituaries)
Nancy C. Thorp, 70 of Blanco and formerly of Austin, Texas passed away on Tuesday June 10, 2014. Visitation was held Sunday June 15, 2014 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home, 911...
View ArticleLetter of Thanks (Announcements)
The family of Joe Elley aka Papa Joe would like to Thank the staff of Live Oak Medical for the excellent care that they have provide for our father and grandfather. The love and attention that he...
View ArticleGourmet Dinner to Support Good Samaritan (Community News)
The Good Samaritan Center on Pecan St. is a well known and necessary component of the Blanco community. The Center provides services for those in need and those shopping for a bargain. It is surprising...
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Blanco Scout Troop 497 Busy During May (Community News)
Bottom Left: Troop 497 on a canoe outing on the San Marcos. (From L-R) Grady, TG Guide, Bret, Morgan, Mark, Matthew, Tyler, Mitchell, Tucker and friends.The scouts were honored to participate in the...
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Girl Scout Troop 2104 Donates Cookies to Local Heroes (Community News)
Blanco Girl Scout Troop 2104 worked hard during cookie season this year. Through their hard work and donations made by community members the girls were able to donate cookies to our local Blanco...
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