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Felix Mercado Sanchez (Obituaries)
Felix Mercado Sanchez, 73, passed away September 1, 2014 at his home in Blanco, TX. Felix was born in Laguna Grande, Mont. Escobedo, Zacatecas, MX to Hipolito and Maria del Carmen Sanchez. He was...
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Graduation (Announcements)
Kaitlyn Hesskew is a graduate from Blanco High School class of 2011. She has completed her Medical Coding and Billing Certificate at US Career Institute in 2012, then recently has graduated from...
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Birth (Announcements)
Welcome to Sofia Ruvalcaba, born August 19. Congratulations to Fernando & Maria Ruvalcaba! From Ruvalcabas Paving. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Announcements.
View ArticleLetter of Thanks (Announcements)
Familia Sánchez estamos agradeciendo a todos los amigos y familiares que tuvieron el honor de acompañarnos en este momento tan difícil de nuestra vida. Que Dios los bendiga muchas gracias y compartir...
View ArticlePEC Conducting System Inventory to Improve Co-op’s Efficiency (Community News)
From PECIn its continuing efforts to improve the efficiency and reliability of its electric distribution system, Pedernales Electric Cooperative has initiated a system-wide field inventory. The...
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7 Year Old Raises Over $100 for Good Sams (Community News)
Mariah Newsome, age 7, is pictured here at the Blanco Good Samaritan Food Pantry where she recently donated several boxes of food items along with over $100 in cash. Mariah spent her summer collecting...
View ArticleBoerne Performing Arts Season Tickets On Sale (Regional News)
Boerne Performing Arts is continuing their tradition of excellence in bringing BIG EVENTS to our SMALL TOWN!!! Artists from Canada, China, and New York City will headline the Boerne Performing Arts’...
View ArticleAre You Thankful? (Focus on Faith)
By Patty CoffeeIt occurred to me that God is happy with us when we thank Him for what we have, and are not always whining about what we don’t have. I was thinking about what I’ve done for my kids, and...
View ArticleVitamin K (Focus on Faith)
John Kinslow, minister Blanco church of ChristIn the Old Testament God commanded Abraham saying, "And every male among you who is eight days old shall be circumcised...(Genesis 17:12). Why eight days...
View ArticleThe Signs of the End, Part 3 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link agf-blanco.comI encourage you to read Matthew 24:1-8 for our study. But first: Why study the signs of the end? 1. The wise are to understand these signs - Dan 12:10. 2. Jesus said...
View ArticleStudentship (Yoga and You)
By Natalie HainSo often in a class setting we think about how the teachers need to change or better themselves. We think if the teacher would’ve said or did something differently then we would’ve...
View ArticleBlanco’s Astronaut to Give Presentation (Community News)
One of Blanco’s resident former astronauts, Retired Colonel Tom Henricks, will speak about his NASA experiences including his more than 1000 hours of space flight. His presentation will be at Trinity...
View ArticleBaggage (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamA close friend of mine introduced me to a game show of sorts called “Baggage” (2010-2011 GSN), recently. It’s sort of a newer version of “The Dating Game” (1965-1986 ABC), during which...
View ArticleJoin Cry Out America on September 11 (Community News)
Join us on Thursday, September 11, 2014, from 7 to 7:45 pm on the west side of the Old Blanco County Courthouse near the flag pole for Cry Out America. Cry Out America is a united effort seeking deep...
View ArticleBlanco Quilters and Sewers Join Nationwide Pillowcase Challenge (Community News)
On September 19, Uptown Blanco Textile Studio and Blanco Hill Country Retreat will be hosting a 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge event, a nationwide challenge. In its fifth year, the challenge encourages...
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Tejas Art Club Artist of the Month Cindy Vint (Features)
From Cindy VintI was never the kid who drew pictures or painted. One could usually find me at the barn with my horse. As an adult I remember thinking that I did not know how to draw a barn or make...
View ArticleLlano Wild Game Dinner Set for This Weekend (Community News)
It is that time of year again! The Llano County Junior Livestock Show Association will be hosting the 5th Annual Wild Game Dinner on September 13th, 2014, at the John L. Kuykendall Event Center. The...
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Panther JV Loses Close One to Bobcats (Sports)
Kelby Cox brings in the Panther’s TD.Photo by Diana Scwhind.By Diana SchwindAfter a scoreless first half defensive battle, the Bobcats pulled ahead of the Panthers for the win, 14-8. One minute into...
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Volleyball Brings Home Tournament Hardware (Sports)
Reagan Rogers and Lexee Jenkins were both named All-Tournament at Bastrop. Rogers was also awarded All-Tournament at Wimberley and St. Mary’s Hall.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Lady...
View ArticleVan Pelt Sworn In, Real Ale Updates City on Wastewater Plant (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsPrior to the regular meeting of the governing body of the city of Blanco on September 9, a public hearing was held to discuss the proposed property tax rate of $.2583 per $100 of...
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