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$2,500 Raised to Benefit Child Protection Board (Community News)
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Blanco raised $2,500 during a special Lenten offering to benefit the Blanco County Child Protection and Family Advocacy Board. The volunteer board works...
View ArticleStop, Look, and Listen (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J McClellanBack in 1969 I was doing some research in the Indian schools of Guatemala. I found lodging in the village of Cunen in the same rustic house with an American doctor who, along with...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Governor Orders Deployment...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Tensions continued last week, concerning the tens of thousands of Central Americans — primarily unaccompanied minors and women with small children — who cross into the Lone Star...
View ArticleNorma Nell Laumer (Obituaries)
Norma Nell Laumer, 85 of Blanco passed away on Thursday, July 24, 2014. Memorial services were held at 10:00 AM, Tuesday, July 29th, at Crofts – Crow Funeral Chapel in Blanco, Texas. Norma was born on...
View ArticleThank You (Announcements)
Although time passes quickly, memories of loved ones linger. The daughters of Rebecca Howerton are sincerely grateful to everyone who expressed their love for their mother by purchasing items from her...
View ArticleLetter of Thanks (Announcements)
The family of Bubba Fisher thanks everyone that extended hugs and kind words, brought food, offered up prayers on our behalf, took out the trash and a host of other things that in our grief seemed...
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Blanco County 4-H Shooters Compete at National Championships (Community News)
From Blanco County 4-H ClubThe Blanco County 4-H Shooting Education BB Gun Team competed at the National BB Gun Championship Match held July 3-6, 2014 at the John Hammons Convention Center in Rogers,...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Signs, Signs, Signs. Have you noticed all the signs (roofing, u build it, internet, etc) being posted on our electrical poles and fences? In town and in the county? When Ron Houston was alive, he had...
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Arline Cathey Celebrates 90th (Announcements)
Arline Cathey celebrated her 90th birthday July 22 at the Gem of the Hills with her bridge club. Pictured above: Beverly Lee, Sharon Wolbrecht, Jim Fussell, and Pat Rumpf. Read Article.1 photo attached...
View ArticleGod is So Good (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeGod created perfect foods for us to eat and most people are not eating enough of them. New discoveries are being made about the healing benefits of fruits, vegetables and grains,...
View ArticleJesus Our Intercessor (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comI encourage you to read Isaiah 59:9-16. Verse 16 says, “And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought...
View ArticleGod’s Household (Focus on Faith)
John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristPaul wrote to Timothy that he might know how to “conduct himself in the household of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and support of...
View ArticleStrong is the New Skinny (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamHave you heard: Strong is the new skinny? Among my 8 children, are a couple of teenage girls. Teenage girls tend to worry about how much they weigh, and whether or not they’re perceived...
View ArticleBest Sources of Food Antioxidants (Features)
By Dr. Scott Jurica, MS, DC, PAK, ACNWe all want to look and feel as great as possible. A great way to do this is to make sure you are having plenty of antioxidants in your diet. With all of the...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed to Keep Courthouse Open (Community News)
From OBCCPSIn order to meet our goal of being open to visitors every day, we are seeking volunteers for the Visitor Center desk. We promise that you will love spending time in the historic Courthouse!...
View ArticleThank You For Your Support! (Happenings at Blanco State Park)
The Friends of Blanco State Park group is very fortunate to be the recipient of many wonderful donations from the community. These donations help to improve and protect the park’s natural beauty for...
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Tejas Art Club Artist of the Month (Features)
David Cech was born in East Chicago, Indiana. His first piece of art, made at 7 years old, was a flower made from colored tile pieces on a wooden board. He studied art at Southern Illinois University...
View ArticleHome Maintenance Tips (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateHome maintenance is very important. Just like a car or our body, we need to have a check up, some routine maintenance performed, and...
View ArticleShop Tax Free This Weekend (Community News)
From the Texas ComptrollerThis year, Texas shoppers will again get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 8 through 10, the state’s annual tax holiday. As in previous years, the law exempts...
View ArticleBlanco Lions Club Invites Everyone to “Stuff the Bus” (Community News)
The Blanco Lions Club will again sponsor a community effort to help the kids who will be starting school in a few weeks. The Blanco ISD will be providing a bus on Saturday, August 9. The bus will be...
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