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Hunting: Tharp (Announcements)
Cole Owen Tharp with his first buck. Cole shot the 8-point buck in Boerne with his dad Cody Tharp using a 22-250. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Announcements.
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Hunting: Sullivan (Announcements)
Evan Sullivan killed his first deer in on November 9, 2012 from a ground blind in Comal County with his dad’s cross bow. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Announcements.
View ArticleHappy New Year to Blanco (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
The end of 2012 is a time to reflect on accomplishments and make resolutions to “do better” in 2013. The Keep Blanco Beautiful Volunteers have worked hard planting and maintaining the city’s public...
View ArticleGreen is the New Black (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
By Pamela Prescott Capps, pamela@greengirlrealestate.comRecycling is the process of collecting and processing items that would otherwise be thrown away, according to the EPA. The benefits of recycling...
View ArticleJesus is the Gift of Christmas (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeI invite you to review the fol- lowing Scriptures relating to the word “gift.” See how you feel after you’ve reviewed all of them. May God bless you during this season of...
View ArticleCelebrate the Incarnation (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comAlthough I wrote this article last year, I thought it would be good to revisit it this Christmas. The word incarnate simply means to clothe with flesh. It signifies...
View ArticleIn Need of Mercy (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco Church of ChristA man was walking through the park and noticed a pho- tographer had set up shop and snapping pictures of people. He had his picture taken and came back...
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Local Businesses Assist FFA Chapter (Announcements)
Members of the Blanco FFA Chapter would like to recognize and thank Blanco Auto Parts / Napa and Benson Body and Paint for their efforts and assistance in helping to repaint one of the chapter’s...
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Kirkscey Named Diamond Coach by National Forensic League (School)
Russell KirksceyThe National Forensic League, the speech and debate honor society, is proud to announce Russell Kirkscey as its newest diamond coach. Kirkscey, a teacher and debate coach at Blanco High...
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Middle School Collects Over 160 Toys (School)
Photo courtesy Blanco ISD.The Middle School Student council collected 160 toys to donate to the Toys for Tots charity. Montana and Skylar Wiseman and their mother were the chairs for the drive, and...
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FFA Exhibitors Excel at Fall Jackpots (Announcements)
Dalton Savanich, shown with his Reserve Grand Champion Lamb at the Dripping Springs Fall Classic, was one of several local FFA members to do well at numerous fall jackpot shows this semester.Local...
View ArticleDistrict 27-AA Middle School UIL Meet: Blanco Middle School - December 12,...
Sixth Grade Jimena Alegria 6th Calculator, Best Alt Number Sense Karley Burnette 5th Calculator Zach Collins 1st Maps/Charts/Graphs, 2nd Math Cade Felps 1st Art, Best Alt Listening Jackson Hunter 4ht...
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All-District Offense (Sports)
Photo by Diana Schwind.Back row: Chris Barnett, Sr., 1st team, Tackle; Colton Elrod, Soph., 2nd team, Running Back; Andrew Burgess, Soph., 2nd, team, Tight End; Colton Childress, Sr., 1st team, Running...
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All-District Defense (Sports)
Photo by Diana Schwind.Back row: Jake Breeding, Soph., 2nd team, End; McKay Adamson, soph., 2nd team, Safety; Britton Wagner, Sr., 1st team, End; Aikman Elrod, Soph., 2nd team, Middle linebacker; Front...
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All-District Volleyball (Sports)
Photo by Diana Schwind.Back row: Kelsey Schwind, Sr., 2nd team, middle blocker; Leslie McClinton, Sr., 1st team, middle blocker; Reagan Rogers, Soph.,1st team, outside hitter; Front row: Meaghen...
View ArticleMiddle School Boys Basketball vs Lago Vista (Sports)
7B team - 9-12 Loss Mario Sanchez - 6 points Tanner Suarez - 2 points Jared Spriggs - 1 point 8B team - 14-20 Loss Jake Mangold - 9 points Hayden Hunt - 5 points 7A team - 18-19 Loss Peyton Van Dyke -...
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Band Christmas Concert (School)
5th grade band members smile at the crowd.Photo by Diana Schwind.The Blanco bands held their annual Christmas concert on December 13. Read Article.7 photos attached to this article.More from School.
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Hogan Family Sets Sail (Community News)
By Marina HoganSome may call it chance, while others call it destiny: the unseen hand that dictates all events and weaves seemingly casual occurrences into the unscripted pageant of our lives. I didn’t...
View ArticleGVTC Scores Naming Rights to Bulverde Area Sports Complex (Community News)
GVTC has signed a long term agreement with World Wide Soccer L.L.C. to place its name on a sports complex being brought back to life. The GVTC Communications Sportsplex is at the location of the former...
View ArticleComparing Apples to Apples on Construction (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstateI can’t begin to tell you how many times I hear, I can get this job done cheaper. It can be on a new home, remodel, or a simple...
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