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State Ranked Panthers Get Homecoming Win: Face Undefeated Karnes City Friday...
#51 Gus Martinez brings down a Mustang runner.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Jason MarekFor the second straight week, the Blanco Panthers steam rolled a district opponent to improve their district record to...
View ArticleEarly Voting Now Open (Community News)
Early voting opened on Monday, October 20, 2014 at the Blanco County Courthouse Annex,Conference Room. Hours are: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. Monday, October 20, 2014 -Friday, October 24, 2014, 9:00 A.M. -...
View ArticleCandidates for the November 4 General Election: (Community News)
Federal United States Senator John Cornyn (Rep) David M. Alameel (Dem) Rebecca Paddock (Lib) Emily “Spicybrown” Sanchez (Grn) United States Representative, District 21 Lamar Smith (Rep) Ryan Shields...
View ArticleGene Fullmer, World Champion (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith McClellanI first became aware of Gene Fullmer at the ripe old age of twelve. I was attending a boxing event with a youth group at the Fair Grounds in Salt Lake City. One of my buddies pointed...
View ArticleHigh Court Allows Voter ID Law for Current Election (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — With early voting in Texas only days away, the U.S. Supreme Court on Oct. 18 let stand a U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals order, thereby allowing Texas’ 2011 voter...
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Kevin Fowler’s Wimberley Ranch Ready for Nuptials (Community News)
By Heather WagnerThe drive to Kevin Fowler’s ranch, located just minutes outside of Wimberley, is the first clue that the journey will be worth it. Gently rolling hills, the gorgeous native Texas...
View ArticleDaughters of the Republic of Texas to Sponsor Essay Contest (Community News)
By Keith J. McClellanThe Blanco County Pioneers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) is sponsoring an essay contest that is open to all Blanco County fourth and seventh grade...
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Courthouse Preservation Society Enjoys Another Successful Gala (Community News)
From Board of Directors of OBCCPSThe Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society (the “Society”) held its annual fundraising Gala on Saturday, October 18, 2014 on the Courthouse grounds. The Gala...
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Kenneth Wede Schuetz (Obituaries)
Kenneth Wede Schuetz, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2014, in Abilene, Texas. He was born on August 1, 1941, in Blanco, Texas, to Kermit and Edna (Hudspeth) Schuetz. He served in the...
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The Pleasant Hill-Rocky Community Club and Smorgasbord, A Rich and Storied...
Porter and Juneth Watson invite all to attend Smorgasbord--"The Legendary Feast." Photo by LuckyLindyBy LuckyLindyReporter’s Note: As preparations began for the 56th Annual Smorgasbord earlier this...
View ArticlePEC to Distribute Over $13 Million in Capital Credits (Community News)
From PECThe Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved a capital credits distribution in December of more than $13 million to current and former PEC members. The amount was...
View ArticleThe Great Mystery, Part 2 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comEphesians 5:31-33 says, “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great...
View ArticleFaith, Hope & Health (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeThe 91st Psalm is such a great writing of faith and hope, and even for good health. Have you read it lately? When I read it, I insert myself into it as a prayer, present tense....
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Cub Scouts Welcome New Bobcats (Community News)
By Merannda ButtonThe Blanco Cub Scout Pack 497 welcomed six new Bobcats into their Pack at the September Pack meeting. The new Scouts are Brett Pilon, Brayden Hull, Cruz Acosta, Callan Drum, Tauren...
View ArticleStrength and Peace (Fit Tips)
By Sally WindhamI’ve said the connection between body and mind are keys to good health. Both must be worked and exercised regularly. Strength and peace are good. I’ve mentioned previously, too, that...
View ArticleRetirees a Valuable Asset to Blanco County (Community News)
By Jan BoothBlanco County Association of Retired Educators (BCARE) recently awarded an honor certificate to member Sally Walsh for working the most volunteer hours for the calendar year. Ms. Walsh...
View ArticleBlanco Woman’s Club Meets for October (Community News)
By Pat ClewellThe October meeting of the Blanco Woman’s Club was held at the home of Pat Clewell. The Legislative Department, consisting of the following members presented the program: Dean Myane,...
View ArticlePanther JV Tames the Mustangs (Sports)
The Panthers Junior Varsity football team picked up another district win on the road on Thursday, October 16, outscoring the Nixon-Smiley Mustangs, 16-6. Garrett Seales kicked off for the Panthers to...
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Lady Panthers Pounce on the Warriors (Sports)
Jamie McClinton returns to the Lady Warriors.Photo by Diana Schwind.The Blanco Lady Panthers kept the heat on in their District 25-3A match-up with the Ingram Lady Warriors on Friday, October 17...
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FFA Student of the Month for September is Logan Dodd (School)
For the month of September, the Blanco FFA Chapter would like to recognize senior Logan Dodd as the FFA Student of the Month. Logan is currently the Blanco FFA President and has been a valuable member...
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