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3rd Annual Western Showcase, a Weekend to Remember (Community News)
Dan Mink, the Rhinestone Roper, shows children from the audience hot to use a lasso.Photo by Willard Gibbons.By Amanda SmithThe 3rd Annual Blanco Western Showcase took place on the grounds of Buggy...
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Dr. Richard Wayne LaBuhn (Obituaries)
Dr. Richard Wayne LaBuhn, beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend passed away on November 11, 2014, in Blanco County. Dr. LaBuhn was born to Jack and Wanda LaBuhn on January 22, 1970, in New...
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Gary Wayne Williams (Obituaries)
Gary Wayne Williams, 68, passed away at his home in Blanco, TX, Tuesday November 11. Gary was born on November 25, 1945 to Jess Frank Williams Sr. and Lorraine (Burt) Williams in Houston, TX. Gary...
View ArticleJosette Swick Dave (Obituaries)
Josette Swick Dave, 47 of Blanco passed away on Saturday November 8th at her home. Graveside services will be 11:00 A.M., November 14, 2014 at San Fernando Cemetery #2, 746 Castroville Rd., San...
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Jodie Everett Wunneburger (Obituaries)
Jodie Everett Wunneburger passed away at LBJ Medical Center Johnson City Tx November 13 , 2014 at the age of 90 years. Joe was born in Paige Tx November 18, 1923 to Sam and Lula Thames Wunneburger. Joe...
View ArticleThe Star-Spangled Banner Answers its Own Question (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith McClellanFor as long as I can remember, the “Star-Spangled Banner” has held a prominent place in my church’s hymn book. It is more than simply a patriotic song. In its entirety it speaks not...
View ArticleBobby Fenton Sworn in as Precinct One Constable (Community News)
By Tricia HartmannThe Blanco County Commissioners Court conducted a Regular meeting on November 12, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. Blanco County Judge Bill Guthrie and three County Commissioners attended the...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Spigot is Open: Flow of...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — On Nov. 10, dozens among Texas’ 31 state senators and 150 state representatives, including a few members-elect who won’t be sworn for nearly two months, jumped right in and filed...
View ArticleAffordable Care Act Enrollment Assistance Center Opens in Austin (Regional News)
Open Enrollment for the coverage under the Affordable Care Act runs from November 15, 2014 through February 15, 2015. In conjunction with the Open Enrollment period, SRA International, aleading...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor, Once again the Blanco City Council has chosen to ignore the recommendation of its Planning and Zoning Commission and voted 3 to 2 to allow a business to have a sign that violates Blanco’s...
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Cub Scouts Camp out at Canyon of the Eagles (Community News)
By Merannda ButtonCub Scout Pack 497 went on a camping trip to Canyon of the Eagles Nature Park on Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9. During the weekend the boys earned their skateboarding,...
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Hill Country Sound Situation Welcomes Two New Instructors (Community News)
Caitlin Simpson, cellistThe Hill Country Sound Situation is excited to announce two new additions to it’s teaching roster; Violinist/Cellist Caitlin Simpson and Flutist Rachel Clakley. Caitlin Simpson...
View ArticleWild Woman Weekend Is Back and Ready to Expand (Community News)
From Bette VestWith two years in the gas tank, Wild Woman Weekend is hitting the road again, on April 10th, 11th, and 12th, to help non-profit organizations in Blanco. Besides the usual four...
View ArticleGood Choices (Fit Tips)
By Sally Windham-BlckburnMy granddad used to tell a story about an “Indian boy” who was descending from the mountain top when he passed a snake who spoke to him, saying: “I’m dying here in the cold....
View ArticleGod is Faithful if We are His! (Focus on Faith)
By Patty CoffeeBy Mrs. Lawrence Coffee “1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not...
View ArticleThe Trial of our Faith (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Linkagf-blanco.com 630 AM KSLR @ 4:30 PM Sat. 1Peter 1:7 says, “That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perishes, though it be tried with fire, might be...
View ArticleComing Back for Seconds (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristA soldier that was on the Philippines during WWII reported that even though the area was pretty secure the enemy often tried to infiltrate the food...
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Cowboy Church Fall Buckle Series Winners (Focus on Faith)
Buckle winners- Riley Rust, Jenna White, Kendall Kramer, Cash Krause, Rachel Arnold, and Brandon Phipps.Read Article.2 photos attached to this article.More from Focus on Faith.
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Payton Savarino Named FFA Student of the Month for October (School)
Senior FFA member Payton Savarino has been named the FFA Student of the Month for October. Currently, Payton is the 2014-15 Chapter Secretary and has served as an officer of the Blanco FFA for the past...
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8th Grade Panther Football Grabs District Championship (Sports)
By Matt Horton/Diana SchwindThe 8th Grade Panther football team followed their undefeated 7th grade year with only one loss and an undefeated district championship with a 39-12 victory over Natalia on...
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