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Student Council Helps a Hero (School)
From L-R: Jamie McClinton, Dylan Bates, and Payton Savarino prepare to welcome SPC (Ret.) Justin Lane to his new home.From Amanda WierOn Patriot Day, the BHS Student Council officers and their sponsor...
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FFA Members Elect 2014-15 Officers (Community News)
This past week, more than 100 members of the Blanco FFA cast their ballots for this year’s officer team. Leading the local chapter will be senior Logan Dodd, as he was elected to serve as president....
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Nance Nabs First at Harper (Sports)
Bret Leigh Nance took first place in the cross country meet in Harper on September 13, with a time of 12:29. She is pictured above with Cross Country coach Stuart Shultz. She also took 2nd place at...
View Article8th Grade Panthers Fall Prey to Eagles (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Blanco 8th grade football squad lost, 6-14, to the Luling Eagles on Thursday, September 11. On the Blanco kick off, Lane Lowak made the tackle on the Luling 34 yard line. On the...
View ArticlePanther JV Football Rallies in 2nd Half, Loses by 4 in Race with the Clock...
By Diana SchwindThe Panther Junior Varsity clashed with the Luling Eagles on Thursday, September 11, falling 22-26. After trailing 0-20 in the first half the Blanco squad staged a second half comeback....
View Article7th Grade Panthers Pluck the Eagles (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe 7th grade Blanco football team defeated the Luling Eagles, 24-6, on Thursday, September 11. After an exchange of possessions, the Panther defense held firm on 4th down and took over...
View ArticleWhat About Those Repairs? (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateAs a contractor that does new homes, remodels, and miscellaneous repairs, I cringe when I hear some contractor quotes and ideas when I...
View ArticleWhy You Shouldn’t Assume the Highest Offer for Your House is the Best One...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsWhat could be better than receiving an offer to buy your property? Getting more than one offer to buy your property! But before you jump at the one...
View ArticleTons of Talent Set to Perform at 3rd Annual Blanco Western Showcase...
From Amanda SmithMark your calendars for November 7, 8, and 9 to come experience some family fun at Buggy Barn Museum in Blanco, Texas. The three day weekend will feature some extraordinary talent at...
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McCormick, Nance Honored at Board Meeting (School)
HS Principal Dr. Dustin Barton and Bret Leigh Nance.By Merannda ButtonDuring the meeting of the Blanco ISD School Board of Trustees held Monday, September 8, Monica McCormick was honored for her...
View ArticleLaura Walla Appointed Blanco County Clerk, Effective October 1 (Community News)
By Tricia HartmannThe Blanco County Commissioners held a Special meeting on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Blanco County Courthouse in Johnson City,...
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Panthers Win Nail Biter: Improve to 4 and 0 with Win versus SAC (Sports)
#1 Logan Dodd scored the first touchdown of the night after an impressive 7-play, 70-yard drive.By Jason MarekFor the second consecutive week, Blanco faced a strong opponent as the Panthers took their...
View ArticleOf Fleas and Melons (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith McClellanWhen I was in elementary school I enjoyed telling the story about the professor and the flea. The professor was studying the jumping ability of the flea. He set up an elaborate...
View ArticleContinuing the Streetscape Concept on 4th (Community News)
By Retta MartinIn July, 2011 the Streetscape Committee made a decision to change from hiring an urban planner to using in house-talent to develop a Conceptual Streetscape Plan in the Historic District....
View ArticleDavis, Abbott Answer Questions in McAllen Forum (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — With less than six weeks until election day on Nov. 4, the first of two scheduled gubernatorial debates was held in the Rio Grande Valley city of Edinburg on Sept. 19. Democratic...
View ArticleBlanco Performing Arts Tunes Up for Opening Concert (Community News)
From Vickie PautzRecently returned from Australia, Netherlands based guitarists Johannes Moller and Laura Fraticelli arrive in Texas this week to open the Blanco Performing Arts chamber music series....
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Anniversary (Announcements)
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley F. Booth celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, September 6th with a dinner at Creek Road Cafe in Dripping Springs. In attendance were immediate family as well as...
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Retired Educators Begin New Year (Community News)
By Jan BoothThe Blanco County Association of Retired Educators (BCARE) began its new year on August 28th at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. Dorothy Troppy catered a healthy lunch, and health expert Pat...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Fruit Tree Are You? (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeWe’re all ‘fruit cakes’! Ha ha ha, because we all bear fruit, whether we want to or not! We may not want to be a fruit tree, but as far as I can tell from the following...
View ArticleHonoring God’s Name, Part 2 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comI encourage you to read Malachi 1:6-8, 2:4-8, 17; 3:13-15. As we saw last week, the prophet Malachi is rebuking the spiritual leaders of Israel for several reasons....
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