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Larry Dwayne Haley (Obituaries)
Larry Dwayne Haley, 50, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014 at his home in Johnson City, Texas. Larry was born August 27, 1964, in San Antonio, Texas to Patricia Ann (Riba) Haley and James Cleveland...
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Jewell Hamilton (Obituaries)
Age 20Long-time resident of Orange, Texas Jewell Hamilton died November 9, 2014 at age 96, surrounded by loving family at her daughter’s home in Blanco, Texas, where she has lived the past few years....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Editor, Do the Veterans and families of Veterans know that in the small rural communities of Blanco County there are only 1400 Veterans receiving the benefits that are their due? However, there are...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Editor, First of all I want to give all the glory to God for a beautiful Saturday for the Veterans Parade! I stand amazed at this wonderful community and the people in it. God Bless Blanco and its...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
A Letter to the Editor, Time, between 1:50 and 1:55pm, on Oct. 31. I was in town on business and pulled onto Blanco Ave at the light just behind a DPS car. The light turned green, we both turned right...
View ArticleA Twist a Day (Yoga and You)
By Natalie HainAn apple a day keeps the doctor away. We’ve all heard this piece of advice meaning eat well to stay well. In yoga there is a similar piece of advice: A twist a day keeps the doctor away!...
View ArticleHow Does Your Garden Grow? (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
By Judy DorsettNovember is a changeable month. In some of our area, winter arrives and shuts down winter gardens. In some of southern Texas, it is time to plant Fall and Winter gardens. Harvest summer...
View ArticleDeadly Habits (Fit Tips)
I come from a family of 350lb people. I used to be very close to that, myself. Why? Partly, genetics...mainly, choice. Let me tip you about choice this week. One of my favorite authors is the late...
View Article“Cowgirls and Pioneer Women” Display up at Blanco Library (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckBe sure to stop by the library and check out our “Cowgirls and Pioneer Women” display in the large conference room. We have wonderful books about these wild and adventurous ladies!...
View ArticleThe Great Mystery, Part 4 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com 630 AM KLSR 4:30 PM Sat.I encourage you to read Mat 19:1-9. Verse 4-6 says “And he (Jesus) answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at...
View ArticleI Said Nothing (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristA wise man once remarked, “Drawing on my fine command of language, I said nothing.” If you cannot speak with purity, the best thing that you can say,...
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Volleyball Advances to Regional Quarterfinal (Sports)
Lexee Jenkins sends a tip over to the Cowgirls. Photo by Diana Schwind.In the Area round of playoffs the Lady Panthers defeated the Edna Cowgirls 25-14, 25-22, and 25-13 on Thursday, November 6. The...
View ArticleProverbs 2 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeGod’s Word is SO GREAT! For me, it doesn’t matter who wrote it, or even why it was written or to whom it was sent; I gain by reading it. I learn of God and His ways, and how He...
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JV Football Tames the Mustangs (Sports)
#5 Quarterback Kelby Cox hands off to #24 Kameron Martinez with blocking support from #56 Chase Coggins, #54 Kyle Arnold, and #77 Trent Pruitt. Photo by Karen Cox.By Diana SchwindThe Blanco Junior...
View ArticleWhat You Should Know About Buying in a Homeowners Association (The Real...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsDuring your search for a new home, you may come across property located in a homeowners association, commonly referred to as an HOA. Before you make...
View ArticleFree Identity Theft Prevention Training set for Thursday November 20...
From Blanco City HallThe Blanco Police Department, in conjunction with the Blanco County Sheriff’s Department, is offering Free training sessions to help educate Blanco County residents about identity...
View ArticleHoliday Bazaar Set for December 13 (Community News)
From Barby O’BrienHosting the first ever - Holiday Bazaar and Scavenger Hunt at the Blanco Buggy Barn Museum, December 13th beginning at 10 am. You will be able to stroll through the old west historic...
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Blanco City Council Grants Sign Variance to Chicken Express (Community News)
The Chicken Express sign at Stripes with the cardboard coverings still in place before the variance.By Priscilla SealsA public hearing was held on November 11 prior to the regular meeting of the...
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Volleyball Ends Season as Regional Finalists (Sports)
The Varsity Team poses with coaches Mumme (left) and Hackebeil (Right) and their Second Place Trophy.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Blanco Lady Panther Volleyball team captured the Region...
View ArticleSons of Liberty Toy Run to Benefit Local Children in Need (Community News)
The Sons of Liberty MC, Blanco County Chapter, is hosting their First Annual Liberty Toy Run benefiting children in need in Blanco County. The Sons of Liberty MC wants to do their part to make sure...
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