Letter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor, I would like to know why Blanco County is considering putting a bridge on Middle Creek Road? I have ridden down that road with my father and I do not understand the need for a bridge at...
View ArticlePride, Part 2 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeProverbs 21:2-4 - “2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4...
View ArticleThe Greatest Thing is Love, Part 2 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comJohn 13:34-35 says, “A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another. By this shall all men know that...
View ArticleBeginners Mind Part 1 (Yoga and You)
By Natalie HainI’m dedicating the next two articles to the beginner and to the beginners mind. In my experience as a yoga teacher and student I know it can be hard to come to class because you are not...
View ArticleTips for Anti-Aging (Features)
By Dr. Scott Jurica, MS, DC, PAK, ACN1. Cookware: eliminate aluminum and Teflon; use glass, stainless steel, iron, corning ware. 2. Eat good fats for mineral absorption energy and mood (avoid...
View ArticleHow Does Your Garden Grow? (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
By Judy DorsettHave you noticed the cedars (Ashe Juniper) trees these past months? One of our citizens asked me about the trees dying and I had not noticed the trees until I made a trip to Dripping...
View ArticleDon't Look! (Fit Tips)
Don’t look now, but… The tendency, when hearing this phrase is, of course, to look. It’s the power of suggestion. From yawning when someone yawns to smiling when someone laughs, it’s an amazing thing;...
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FFA Members Attend Leadership Camp (School)
From L-R: Bret Leigh Nance, Garrett Seales, and Molly Edmondson.From Jason MarekThree local members from the Blanco FFA Chapter attended the Area VII FFA Leadership Camp in Bastrop at Camp McKinney...
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Blanco Boys Intermediate Team Finishes as District Runner-ups (Sports)
From Jason MarekThe Blanco Boys Intermediate Little League Baseball Team recently completed a very successful season at the District 26 Tournament in Fredericksburg. Blanco’s team advanced to the...
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Local Students Attend Farm Bureau Youth Leadership Conference (School)
From L-R: Drew Ritter and Thomas Kirkscey.Attending the Texas Farm Bureau’s 51st annual Youth Leadership Conference (YLC) held at Tarleton State University, June 16-20, were Drew Ritter and Thomas...
View ArticleWhat About a Woman Cave? (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateWe always talk about creating the Man Cave, but what about a Woman Cave? Normally we see many rooms in a home that are designated for...
View ArticlePlay Fair When Selling Your Home (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsWhen you’re planning to sell your home, you most likely want it sold at the best price and as quickly as possible. But if you inadvertently...
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Blanco National Begins Outer Renovations (Community News)
Virtual Design of the new façade for Blanco National Bank.Courtesy of Blanco National Bank.From Blanco National BankBlanco National Bank management has wanted to update the exterior of the Blanco...
View ArticleCity Council Approves Purchase of Radios for City Hall, Police Department...
By Pricilla SealsAt their regular meeting on July 8, members of the governing body of Blanco discussed purchasing radios for the mayor and city hall to monitor emergencies. The mayor had complained...
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LCRA and PEC Award $25,000 to Courthouse for Masonry Repair (Community News)
LCRA and PEC present a $25,000 grant to the Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society to repair masonry and stone on the building’s exterior. This grant is part of the LCRA’s Community...
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Soccer Field Contruction Underway at Yett Park (Community News)
By Danilea WiedmanDuring the 1940’s, when the property of Yett Park was “officially” deeded to the Blanco Chamber of Commerce, the Yett family had only a few stipulations. One of the most important was...
View ArticleCommissioners Hold Budget Hearing Workshop (Community News)
By Tricia HartmannThe Blanco County Commissioners Court held a Budget Hearing Workshop meeting on Tuesday, July 8th, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. The meeting was held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the...
View ArticleThen Who Was Betsy Ross? (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J McClellanOur national flag has quite a history--perhaps not the one we learned about in school, but just as colorful. In truth, it is remarkable how little evidence has survived about the...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Perry, Obama Meet for...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — As unaccompanied minors and mothers with children and from Central American countries continued to cross the border into Texas, President Barack Obama met with Gov. Rick Perry on...
View ArticleMildred Oleta Hille (Obituaries)
Mildred Oleta Hille, 91, of Kendalia, Texas was called to the Lord on July 8, 2014. Mildred was born in Irving, Texas and graduated from Irving High School. She met the love of her life shortly before...
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