Boys Basketball Wins Battle with Mustangs (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Blanco Panther boys basketball team fought a tough battle for a 70-68 win over the San Antonio Lutheran Mustangs on Friday, December 19. Jacob McCaslin led the Panthers scoring 21...
View ArticleBlanco Elementary Claims District 25-AAA UIL Academic Title (School)
From BISDBlanco Elementary School won the District 25-AAA UIL Academic Meet in competition held Thursday, December 11, at Blanco Elementary. “The students and coaches worked so hard this year!” said...
View ArticleBlanco Middle School Wins District 25-AAA UIL Academic Meet: Team of 85...
From BISDBlanco Middle School dominated the District 25-AAA UIL Academic Meet, racking up 1,307 points to claim the South Zone title. The contest was held Thursday, December 11, at Blanco Middle...
View ArticleState contract with tech firm prompts calls for probe (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — State Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, on Dec. 18 requested that the special prosecution unit of the Travis County District Attorney’s Office “begin a formal and thorough...
View ArticleLOOKING UP (Focus on Faith)
by Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeI find myself looking up a lot these days. I’m looking for Jesus to be arriving any time now. I’m hoping He comes soon, but I watched a program on TV today where a preacher is...
View ArticleA Trip To The Outhouse (Focus on Faith)
John Kinslow, minister Blanco church of ChristKen Stegall reflects: “When I was a boy I spent a week at my Granddaddy and Mamaw’s house each summer. They didn't have running water or indoor plumbing....
View ArticleChristmas: A Story of Faith (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com M-F 6 pm AM 630 KSLRI encourage you to read Matthew chapters 1&2, and Luke 1&2. These four chapters of the Bible are dedicated to the story of the birth of...
View ArticleIndulge.. with caution (Fit Tips)
By Sally Windham-BlackburnAs we were in the parking lot, putting several bags into the truck, a gentleman from across the way called to Wilson, "Hey! Is that a half gallon of eggnog you're about to...
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1st Annual Liberty Toy Run brings Christmas to five (Features)
Merannda Button PhotoBy David "Bam-Bam" LevinWith the thunderous roar of motorcycle engines echoing across the Square, Santa Clause was escorted through Blanco by the Sons of Liberty Motorcycle Club to...
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Blanco Businesses are Recognized at Night-Friendly (Community News)
On Friday, Dec. 12, the Blanco Chamber of Commerce recognized four Blanco businesses for their night sky-friendly outdoor lighting and support of night sky preservation. Accepting the Chamber’s Night...
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Father, Son enjoy dream hunt come true (Features)
Benny DworaczykPictures and article provided by Deborah DworaczykWayne Dworaczyk of Blanco had long dreamed of taking his dad on an elk hunt some day, but he wanted to be sure that when and if that...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Editor, There has been a lot of talk about the Chicken Express Sign. It is too bad that the sign has caused so much disgruntlement in our community when it could have been totally avoided. First the...
View ArticleChristmas and Christians (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanA recent survey by LifeWayResearch.com found that 79 percent of Americans surveyed believe that Christmas should be “more about Jesus.” Many churches use the Christmas season to...
View ArticleFix your home the way you like (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateAs the year ends, I look back on all the times in both Real Estate and Construction where people wait to repair, remodel, or build...
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Blanco Woman’s Club gathers for Annual Silver Tea (Community News)
Submitted by Pat Clewell, ReporterThe Blanco Woman’s Club held their annual Silver Tea December 10,2014 at the Landing’s Clubhouse. The Silver Tea is an opportunity for the members to support Blanco...
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Panthers win Region IV championship: BHS to face Newton for trip to state...
#34 Ryan Ronces sacks the Odem Quarterback.Diana Schwind photo.By Jason MarekIn what proved to be one of the most exciting games of the season, Blanco’s ground and pound running game bested the aerial...
View ArticleTexas notches big year for job creation (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — 2014 has been a banner year for job creation in Texas, according to government assessments. Drawing on figures calculated by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas Workforce...
View ArticleThe Forgotten Mountain (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristIn the Bible there are several important events described as taking place on mountains. In Matthew 17 we read of a place and event that is of great...
View ArticleScriptural Principles For Success (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, Agf-blanco.com 6 pm M-F AM630KSLRPsalm 1:1-3 says, “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat...
View ArticlePray for the Saints (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeePrayer is simply talking to God. Your conversation with Him can be short and simple, as in “Thank You Jesus!” Or you could say The Lord’s Prayer, which is one of my favorites. It...
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