Stahmann Receives WBU Coaches Award for Defense (Announcements)
Natalie Stahmann, a 2012 graduate of Blanco High School, received the Coaches Award for Defense at the Wayland Baptist University fall athletics banquet last week. She was one of the only freshmen to...
View ArticleLaura Ann Antonino (Obituaries)
Laura Ann Antonino was born May 25, 1954 in Sharon, PA. She passed away on Monday, December 17th, peacefully, with friends and family by her side. Laura will be remembered as the most kind-hearted...
View ArticleKoehl Represents Blanco in NYC (Announcements)
Paxston Koehl, a senior captain of the Blanco High School varsity cheerleaders, represented Blanco as a member of the Varsity Spirit Cheer squad in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City....
View ArticlePotpourri for December 19 (Potpourri)
Well, the sun is shining here (hope it is wherever you are) and the weather is brisk, which makes for good sleeping weather - not too cold, but not stuffy either. Enjoy it - the next freeze is right...
View ArticleBlanco County Community Choir Holds Annual Concerts (Community News)
Blanco County Community Choir extends warmest wishes for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the community and thanks those who attended the All is Well concerts this year. CDs of the concert are...
View ArticleLetters to Santa (Community News)
Dear Santa, I hope you have a grat time wiel you are geting retey for Christmas. I want a randeer but you do not have to get me evrething for Christmas but may I ples have somthing? I want art stuf. I...
View ArticleMasonic Lodge Serves Up Fun (Community News)
The Blanco Masonic Lodge hosted its monthly Sunday lunch on December 16. They served up some excellent meatloaf. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Community News.
View ArticleA Brighter Christmas for CASA “Kids” Thanks to the Redbud Cafe (Community News)
By Jack TwilleyThanks to Jon and Jan Brieger and their wonderful Staff at the Redbud Café, Christmas will be a little brighter for CASA “kids” this year. CASA “kids” are children who have been removed...
View ArticleChamber Initiates Night Sky-Friendly Business Recognition Program (Community...
Look for these posters around town, the mark of a Night Sky-Friendly business as recognized by the Blanco Chamber of Commerce.The Blanco Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with the Hill Country...
View ArticleLive Oak Gets Visit from North Pole (Community News)
Santa and Mrs. Claus handed out gifts at Live Oak Medical Center while the residents enjoyed Christmas carols. Read Article.2 photos attached to this article.More from Community News.
View ArticleNews from the Blanco Library (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckThe Blanco Library Angel Trees are up! Show your caring side by donating and putting your name on an angel. Our regular angels start at $5 and you get a FREE calendar to take home....
View ArticleFirst Baptist Hosts Childrens Christmas Performance (Focus on Faith)
First Baptist Church of Blanco held its annual Childrens Christmas Performance on Sunday, December 16. The theme this year was Operation: Christmas Child and its mission to deliver gifts to lost...
View ArticleLa Posada Procession Travels Blanco's Streets (Focus on Faith)
St. Ferdinand Catholic Church’s annual La Posada left the church grounds on Sunday afternoon. The procession, which recounts Mary and Joseph’s travels, made its way up Blanco’s streets to Live Oak...
View ArticleOne Day As A Thousand Years (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco Church of ChristA neighborhood had been victimized by burglars, and a woman of a particular household was worried that her house might be next. Ten years had passed...
View ArticlePanthers Play on the Road (Sports)
Colton Childress and Kyle Sauceda were selected for All Tournament at the Devine basketball tournament.Photo by Diana Schwind.The boys' basketball teams had a busy week, starting at Randolph on...
View ArticleTaking the Court in Canyon Lake (Sports)
Charlsey Smith launches the ball for two points.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Lady Panthers traveled the short distance to the Canyon Lake Tournament on December 6, 7 and 8. Their first...
View ArticleNot Too Late To Become a Master Gardener (Community News)
The Master Gardeners of Blanco County will be holding classes for new members beginning January 8, 2013. There is still room for a few more students. If you have ever thought you might want to become a...
View ArticleWhere to Begin on Designing Your Home (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstateSo many times we meet folks who just don’t know where to start on their home designs, or even where to put their home on their...
View Article4 reasons a high number of “days on market” may not matter (The Real Estate...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsWhen you shop for clothes or even a new car, do you worry about how long they’ve been for sale? If you liked them, you’d probably go through with...
View ArticleBoerne Performing Arts Announces Online Ticketing for 2013 Season (Regional...
Boerne Champion HS Auditorium will be home to three large stage productions normally experienced only in larger international venues as Boerne Performing Arts presents their second season of bringing...
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