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Texas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Board proposes budget for...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — To pass a budget bill is the Texas Legislature’s main job, but it is the 10-member Legislative Budget Board’s job to propose how much money the state may spend. At a Nov. 15...
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Commissioners Attend Transportation, Economic Plan Workshop: Advisory...
By Tricia HartmannThe Blanco County Commissioners Court held two meetings on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, and all four commissioners were present. The first meeting was held at 9:00 am and addressed the...
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Candy Sale Top Sellers (School)
Student council members Kelton and Hayden were the top sellers for the candy sale. Both boys received a gift card for their prize. Kelton was the first place seller, while Hayden was the second place...
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Courthouse Lighting (Community News)
Photo by Charles WillgrenWith a line stretching out the door and to the street, kids lined up for their chance to speak with Santa Claus at the Old Blanco County Courthouse after the annual lighting....
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Master Gardeners of Blanco County Offer Training Classes (Community News)
If you have ever wanted to know more about good gardening practices, the difference between good and bad insects, which grasses or plants to use in your particular location or why your efforts at...
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CASA For Highland Lakes Seeks to Recruit Volunteers ()
Our small CASA kids need big voices! Will you stand up and speak for a child in crisis? CASA is the link between the present and the future for children placed in the foster-care system. CASA for the...
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News from the Blanco Library (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckFood for Fines is back! Help your community and give yourself a break by participating in our Food for Fines program. Just bring in un-expired and undamaged boxed or canned food good...
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HCM Tree of Lights Honors Loved Ones During Holidays (Regional News)
Soon the lobby of Hill Country Memorial (HCM) hospital will shine even brighter as the Tree of Lights honors and remembers loved ones. Each $10 gift will add a light to the tree. The Tree of Lights may...
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Law Enforcement Meets to Strengthen Communication in Judicial District...
Jack Schumacher (right) presents Will Moursund a certificate of appreciation.The Hill County Law Enforcement Association (HCLEA) was formed about a year ago at the urging of then Blanco County Sheriff...
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Hunting: Sam Davis (Announcements)
Sam Davis harvested this double drop-tine Mule Deer Buck on November 23 near Amarillo, Texas. See Ad | More Advertisers Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Announcements.
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AgriLife Hosts Weed and Brush Control Program, CEU Opportunity (Community News)
From Blanco County AgriLife Extension ServiceThis past year was an exceptional year for growth of weeds and invasive plants of all kinds. After several years of the drought we have been experiencing,...
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Hunting: Margo Davis (Announcements)
Margo Davis harvested this whitetail deer scoring 155-3/8 on November 9 while hunting on the STC Ranch near Brownwood, Texas. See Ad | More Advertisers Read Article.1 photo attached to this...
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Hunting: Campbell (Announcements)
Malinda Campbell shot her first deer on November 16 at the Bar H/Bruemmer Ranch just south of Blanco. See Ad | More Advertisers Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Announcements.
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Middle School Basketball Results (Sports)
7th grader Emily Biggs pulls away from the Eagles.Photo by Diana Schwind.Boys Middle School Basketball vs. Johnson City, November 26 7th B Won 20-6 Brandon Phipps 6 Sebastian Flores 2 Tristan Lopez 4...
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Girls Varsity Basketball Snapshots (Sports)
Charlsey Smith (11) feeds the ball in to the post, Leslie McClinton (33).Photo by Diana Schwind.Photos by Diana Schwind. See Ad | More Advertisers Read Article.3 photos attached to this article.More...
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Lios, Leos Hold Blanco Coat Drive (Community News)
Blanco Lions and Leo Clubs are teaming together to make your Christmas Holidays a little warmer. We are having a coat drive for Blanco, Texas to ensure that everyone has a coat. Please drop off your...
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How staging your home can help you make a sale (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsAs a homeowner, you know that there are certain aspects of a home that can’t be changed, like its location. You also know that some upgrades, like...
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Are you sure this is where you build? (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstateAre you sure you have the perfect spot to build? Maybe it is or maybe it is not. Coming from the city years ago, I wish someone...
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Economic News Week: November 25, 2012 (Regional News)
By Tony Stevenson, SWBC MortgageThe stock market closed at 13009.69 this past Friday, marking a 172.79 point jump because of news overseas and retail sales numbers from Black Friday. Stock traders were...
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I Shall Not Complain (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeI was copying some pages from a music book on my printer at home, and suddenly was engulfed in the realization that I am so blessed with what God has given me! I have a home with...
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