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Cub Scouts Attend Camp (Community News)
Picture by Amanda Raczkowski. Top row Ethan Wheat, Hayden Raczkowski, Alex Hartman, Thaddeus Reishus, Alex Simon, Brent Torres. Bottom row Ryan McGill, Sol Hain, Kayla Raczkowski, Jordan Torres. Not...
View ArticleVolunteer Advocates at CASA Sometimes Put in Long Days for a Positive End...
June 21, 2014 is almost here! Did you know that June 21st has been identified as the longest day of the year?! Many children during this time of year are spending these long summer days happily...
View ArticleThe Word of God’s Grace, Part 8 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comActs 20:32 - “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), and to give you an...
View Article“I Killed A Man” (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of Christ“I killed a man.” These were the words spoken on a video on YouTube released on September 3, 2013. As of September 13, the video has been viewed over 2...
View ArticleGod Fills Our Treasuries! (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeProverbs 8:12-21 “I love those who love me, and those who seek me diligently find me. Riches and honor are with me, enduring wealth and righteousness. My fruit is better than...
View ArticleIf You Don't Have Something Nice to Say... (Oh, Honestly)
By Merannda ButtonWow! We sure have a full issue this week! I wasn’t planning on writing a column but I’ve found a little space so I thought I would give a shout-out to the people who, in my opinion,...
View ArticleChoose You (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamI had the happy occasion to spend time with a woman last evening who was a vibrant and very colorful personality. One of the many attention grabbing things she said to me was this:...
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Three Weeks Left for Library’s Photo Contest (Community News)
Magician John O’Bryant entertains during the summer reading program.By Crystal SpybuckWe need volunteers! Do you have free time on your hands? Do you want to get to know your neighbors? Then signup to...
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Rogers Makes Verbal Commitment to Northwestern State University (Sports)
Reagan Rogers, Outside Hitter from Blanco High School and Austin Performance Volleyball, has made a verbal commitment to play volleyball for Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana....
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Millionaire Readers Celebrate with Lunch and a Movie (School)
The Blanco Elementary School Accelerated Reading (AR) Millionaires celebrated their reading achievement with lunch at Oak Creek Café and a showing of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe in the...
View ArticleDoes Your Home Need a Facelift? (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateIt’s not just people that get facelifts, homes can get them too. Your home might need some touch ups inside and out. Along with...
View ArticleWhat are you Asking? (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsOne of the first steps to selling your home is deciding how much to ask for it. Several factors influence pricing a home … some you can control, and...
View ArticleCommissioners Hear Public Comments on Proposed Middle Creek Bridge (Community...
By Tricia HartmannBlanco County Commissioners held a Special meeting on Tuesday, June 24, 2014, at 9:00 a.m. All four County Commissioners and County Judge Bill Guthrie were present. The meeting was...
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Two Weeks Remain to Enter Library Photo Contest (Community News)
These kids enjoyed Soda Experiment fun at the Library last week. More events are scheduled every Friday through July from 10:30am-11:45am.By Crystal SpybuckHurry up! There are only two weeks left to...
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PEC Members Elect Two Directors, Vote in Election System Referendum...
Emily Pataki (District 2, left) and Kathryn Scanlon (District 3, right) were elected by PEC members to serve a three-year term on PEC’s Board of Directors. Election results were announced at PEC’s...
View ArticleWhat Should Be Done Must Be Done (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J McClellanYou might have heard of him by the nickname “Stonewall,” but his real name was Thomas Jonathan Jackson. He was only 37 years old when he began his Civil War experience as a major...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Top Officials Order Surge...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst and House Speaker Joe Straus on June 18 jointly directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to begin law enforcement surge operations...
View ArticleJames “Jim” Hamilton Fisher (Obituaries)
James “Jim” Hamilton Fisher, 63, passed away June 19, 2014. He was born March 13, 1951 in San Antonio, Texas to J.P. Fisher, Jr. and Virginia Doris Fisher. Jim and his father owned and operated the...
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Bob Hacker (Obituaries)
Bob Hacker, 72, Spring Branch, TX, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014, at University Hospital, San Antonio, TX. Funeral services will be held 9:00 a.m., Friday, June 27 at Porter Loring Mortuary...
View ArticleThird Annual Children’s Art Festival Promises Fun with ‘Strings and Things’...
The third annual Children’s Art Festival, Strings and Things, is this Saturday, June 28 at the Uptown Ballroom and Courtyard from 9am-12:30pm for kids ages 6-12. This free event presents opportunities...
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