Blanco County Family Featured on ‘Texas Monthly’ Cover (Community News)
By Charles McClure, cmcclure@blanconews.comScott Grote’s cell phone has been buzzing a lot in recent days after his family was featured on the cover of Texas Monthly. The cover story centered on large...
View ArticlePlanning and Zoning Commission Seeks Citizen Input (Community News)
Submitted by Bruce Peele, Blanco P&Z CommissionThe City of Blanco is reviewing its Sign and Zoning Ordinances to better serve its citizens. To accomplish this goal, the City Council requested the...
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Carmen R. Borrego (Obituaries)
Carmen R. Borrego passed away on February 1, 2015 at CTMS San Marcos, Texas. She was born on November 15, 1930 to Rito and Carmen Rodriguez in San Antonio, Texas. One of three siblings, she was 84...
View ArticleState Park Benefits from Eagle Scout Project (Community News)
Thanks to Life Scout Morgan Lockwood and his Eagle Service Project, the Blanco State Park has new Bluebird Nest Boxes with critter guards on the posts. Check them out! Morgan put his project together...
View ArticleSant’Ambrogio to Perform in February for Blanco Performing Arts (Community News)
From Blanco Performing ArtsDescribed as a “violinist who most often takes your breath away” by Gramophone Magazine, and praised as an “expressive and passionate chamber musician” by the San Antonio...
View ArticleIt Feels Good to be Strong (Fit Tips)
By Sally Windham-BlackburnToday my 10-year-old daughter came to us with excitement about a swimming hole that only she and her sister knew about. She wanted to share it with us and pleaded for us to...
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Blanco Middle School Wins District One Act Play Competition (School)
From BISDBlanco Middle School, displaying a strong ensemble performance that has become a tradition, won the District 25- AAA One Act Play competition held Wednesday at Lago Vista High School. “Blanco...
View ArticleThomas Kirkscey, Drew Ritter Finish in UIL State Congress Top 10 (School)
From BISDDrew Ritter and Thomas Kirkscey finished 7th and 9th respectively at the UIL State Congress competition held last week at the Capitol. Forty-nine students from throughout the state qualified...
View ArticleMiddle School Students Earn All Region Band Honors (School)
From BISDEleven Blanco Middle School students earned Region 12 All Region Band honors in auditions held at Navarro High School on January 20. Two additional students made first alternate. Over 600...
View ArticlePanthers Take Two District Losses (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Panthers lost to the Ingram Warriors, 51-61, on Tuesday, January 27 and fell to the state-ranked Jarrell Cougars, 44-74, on Friday, January 30. Jacob McCaslin led Blanco firing in...
View ArticleLady Panthers Split District Games (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Lady Panthers overwhelmed the Ingram Lady Warriors, 63-24, on Tuesday, January 27. Jamie McClinton paced the Panthers scoring 15 points. Lexee Jenkins followed closely sinking 13...
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Library Dinner and a Movie Night Reservations Due (Community News)
Sibby Barrett, one of the most talented chefs in the Texas Hill Country, will be preparing the meal for “Dinner and a Movie,” on Friday, Feb. 20, beginning at 6 p.m. To reserve a ticket, call the...
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County Wants Environmental Study Before Bridge Bids (Community News)
The construction of a bridge on Middle Creek Road will have to wait until an environmental impact study is conducted after a motion to advertise for sealed bids died for lack of a second during regular...
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Buggy Barn Takes Home Parade Honor (Community News)
Jerry King, KKYX Radio (left) Mike Davis, Jordan Ford (back), and Dennis Moore (right). (Courtesy photo)By Barby O’BrienThe Blanco Buggy Barn was honored with a First Place Most Authentic Plaque in the...
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Kipp Signs to Texas A&M Commerce (Sports)
Carson Kipp played as a punter and defensive back for 2014-2015 Varsity Panther Football season. He is pictured at center with his parents, Shawn Kipp and Mike Kipp, after the signing ceremony (Diana...
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BISD Bids Farewell to Romano, Receives Drug Survey Results (School)
Spotlight on Blanco Elementary... The Blanco Independent School District placed its “spotlight” on Blanco Elementary School Council members this month. The school has two councils, one for the fall and...
View ArticleRelationships That Endure (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanDuring a recent vacation, my wife and I paid a visit to Inez Horner, an elderly cousin of mine who lives in the beautiful Heber Valley of Utah. Because we live in Texas, she was...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Senate Panel Hears...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Last week, the Senate Finance Committee began groundwork for its budget-writing duties with public hearings on four consecutive days. Led by Chairwoman Jane Nelson, R-Grapevine,...
View ArticleFraser Keeping a Wary Eye on State Budget (Regional News)
By Charles McClureSen. Troy Fraser (R-Horseshoe Bay) is hoping the Texas Legislature will take aim at revitalizing the state’s aging infrastructure during the session, but not before the biannual...
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50th Annual Trail Ride rolls through Blanco (Community News)
Blanco resident Tom Avants warms up some flour tortillas for breakfast tacos on Sunday, Feb. 8 (Charles McClure photo).Read Article.4 photos attached to this article.More from Community News.
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