Moses Harry Hesskew (Obituaries)
Moses Harry Hesskew, “The Watermelon Man,” 80, of Blanco, formerly from Floresville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 11, 2014 surrounded by his family. Funeral services were held at 10am...
View Article56th Annual Smorgasbord Plans Underway (Community News)
By LuckyLindyIt was a mighty fine feeling as PH-RCC President James Sultemeier rang the brass bell, calling the Fall Quarterly Meeting to order at the Pleasant Hill Schoolhouse. The very first...
View ArticleChicken Express Will Open Late October (Community News)
By Merannda ButtonTerry Hamilton was there when Chicken Express got it’s start in 1988 by Richard and Nancy Stuart in Mineral Wells, Texas. Over the next few decades Hamilton watched as the company...
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Photos from the Wild Game Dinner (Community News)
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View ArticleThe Great Mystery, Part 1 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com. AM 630 KSLR 4:30 PM Sat.I encourage you to read Ephesians 5:22-33. As an introduction to this series, I would like to offer an encouragement and a warning. I’ll...
View ArticleMake Preparation (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristSomeone has stated that, “An unread Bible is like food uneaten, a love letter never read, a buried sword, a road map unstudied, gold never mined.” It...
View ArticleDon’t Take Your Eyes Off Jesus! (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeAre you sinking? Remember when Peter was walking across water towards Jesus and he began to sink? Perhaps you’ve taken your eyes off of Jesus, like he did. Have you reached a...
View Article8th Grade Football Stuffs Stockdale (Sports)
By Matt HortonThe 8th grade Panthers continued to roll as they won their opening district game, 30-6, against the Stockdale Brahmas on Thursday, October 9. The Panthers scored on every possession of...
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Fields of Faith Held October 1 (Focus on Faith)
On the evening of Wednesday, October 1, Blanco students and their parents gathered at the football field for Fields of Faith. This event was held across the state with support from the Fellowship of...
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Panther Band Receives Straight 1s (School)
The Panther Band received straight 1s from all three judges at the Region 12 UIL Marching Contest on October 11. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from School.
View ArticleFour-Part Hill Country Geology Workshop Includes Field Trips (Community News)
BOERNE, Texas—The Cibolo Nature Center & Farm will present a four-part comprehensive Geology Short Course beginning Oct. 31 for those interested the geologic features of the Texas Hill Country,...
View ArticlePain in the Back (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamPain in the back is just…well…a pain, as too many of us know firsthand. A strong, healthy core (think of a tree with a thick, strong trunk), means a healthy back. Low back pain is...
View ArticleFirst Time Ever Lantex Jamboree Set for October 25 (Regional News)
By Patty Schneider PfisterOn October 25, 2014 at 7:00 pm, the Lantex Theater in Llano and the City of Llano Main Street will present the first time ever, “Lantex Jamboree” featuring local country music...
View ArticleStockdale No Match for Junior Varsity Football (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Panther Junior Varsity rolled over the Stockdale Brahmas 36-14 on Thursday, October 9 at the Panthers Stadium. After Garrett Seales’ kickoff, Sebastian Thomas pounced on a Stockdale...
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Lady Panthers Sweep Two Wins on the Road (Sports)
Lexee Jenkins pulls off an athletic “reverse” tip against the Florence Lady Buffaloes. Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana ScwhindThe Lady Panthers showed no fatigue playing two DIstrict 25-3A games on the...
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FFA Hosts Middle School Contest for PRIDE Class (School)
Front Row: Katherine Biggs, Kyla Davis, Tate Trammell, Kade Kneese, Hayden Riba, Seth Blakesly, Payton Savarino, and Kari Graham. Back Row: Kyle Gray, Logan Dodd, Dylan Bates, Jamie McClinton, and...
View Article7th Grade Football Stuffs Stockdale (Sports)
By Matt HortonThe 7th grade football team earned a 14-6 win in their first district game facing the Stockdale Brahmas on Thursday, October 9. The first half was scoreless with both teams struggling to...
View ArticleCritical Decisions on Time (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateAs you start building your house or remodeling, your builder will be asking questions. Some of these questions need quick answers. So,...
View ArticleTax Rate Ordinance Adopted by City Council (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsA public hearing was held on October 14 prior to the regular meeting of the governing body of Blanco. Three ordinances were discussed and subsequently adopted during the meeting....
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Gray Invited to Power Showcase, “Home Runs That Help” (Community News)
Kyle Gray and his Power Showcase partner Tèa Goodall.From Marilyn GrayKyle Gray has been invited to participate in the Power Showcase All World/All American Baseball Classic in Miami Florida. This...
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