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Rep. Smith Meets with GVTC, Blanco Mayor (Community News)
Congressman, Lamar Smith, District 21 (center), poses with the GVTC executive team. Blanco Mayor Chuck Homan and GVTC chairman Chuck Knibbe are pictured to the right of the congressman. GVTC CEO...
View ArticleThe Witch Doctor (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanOver the years I have been surprised many times by people who have had special experiences or who seemed to possess certain unusual skills or gifts. One such person was E. LeRoy...
View ArticlePEC Electronic Sign Proposal Creates Issues for City of Blanco (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsAt their regular meeting January 8, members of the governing body of Blanco discussed a proposal by the Pedernales Electric Cooperative to provide funds for an LED sign to replace the...
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Quilters Group Gets Going (Community News)
On Saturday, January 12, the new quilters’ group in Blanco had their second meeting. Fifteen local quilters, ranging from beginners to experts, had a delightful time visiting with new friends and...
View ArticleFriends of Blanco State Park Awarded PEC Grant for Portal (Community News)
PEC recently awarded the Friends of the Blanco State Park, a non-profit organization of volunteers led by President Marilynn Lageman and dedicated board members, a grant of $1,000 to construct a...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: 140-day legislative session...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — The 83rd session of the Texas Legislature was called to order in the House and Senate on Jan. 8. State Rep. Joe Straus, R-San Antonio, was elected speaker of the House, setting...
View ArticleMarvin A. Haas (Obituaries)
Marvin A. Haas was born on the Haas homestead west of Blanco, TX on June 28, 1925 to Walter and Clara Haas and passed on to be with his loving wife Nettie on January 11, 2013. Marvin was one of four...
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Jim Sampson (Sambo) Phillips Jr. (Obituaries)
Jim Sampson “Sambo” Phillips, Jr. of Blanco County passed away on Friday, January 11, 2013 at the age of 60. Jim was born in McAllen, Texas on May 9, 1952 to Jim Sampson Phillips and Mary Nell Garrett....
View ArticleGloria Farley Murrah (Obituaries)
Gloria Farley Murrah departed this life on Saturday, January 12, 2013. Services will be under the direction of Crofts - Crow Funeral Home in Blanco, Texas. Visitation will be at Crofts - Crow Funeral...
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Peggy N. Vickers: Born June 14, 1921 - Died Jan. 8, 2013 (Obituaries)
Having resumed her maiden name, Peggy was formerly Mrs. Don Youngblood, Mrs. Sterling Lyons and Mrs. Barney Odell. All three husbands preceded her in death. She was a member of the Austin Poetry...
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Maria Flores Salazar (Obituaries)
Maria Flores Salazar was called home by the Lord on December 21, 2012, at the age of 90. She was born in San Benito, TX, on August 20, 1922. She moved to Blanco in 1990 where she was surrounded by her...
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Hunting: Wallace (Announcements)
Brenna Wallace shot this 8 point buck at the Klepac Ranch in Cotulla on January 6. The management hunt was donated to the Young Life fundraiser by the Klepacs. She is pictured with her mom Peggy,...
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Hunting: Bohls (Announcements)
14-year-old Sarah Bohls shot her first whitetail deer, an 8-pointer, on the Rio Vista Ranch located on Althaus Ranch Road just northwest of Johnson City, Texas. Read Article.1 photo attached to this...
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News from the Blanco Library (Community News)
Sunny the Reading Dog returns!By Crystal SpybuckIRS Special Announcement – Due to the latest legislation, production of IRS Income Tax forms has been delayed. Be sure to stop by the library at the...
View ArticleWild Women are Coming to Blanco (Community News)
If you haven't heard, Wild Woman Weekend is coming to Blanco, April 5th and 6th. This fundraising extravaganza supporting Friends of Blanco State Park, Gem of the Hills, Blanco Community Library and...
View ArticleBPA Brings Back REVEL (Community News)
Blanco Performing Arts is pleased to welcome REVEL back to the Uptown Blanco Ballroom on Saturday evening, February 9 at 7:30pm. REVEL’s trio of award-winning artists, violinist Cármelo de los Santos,...
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Tejas Art Club Artist of the Month: Lucy Patterson (Community News)
I recently became a member of the Tejas Art Club. The teacher, Ms. Olga, asked me to be the “Artist of the Month.” After I recovered from the honor, I accepted. The people who are “professional...
View ArticleStewards of God (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comLuke 16:1-2, 10-12 “And he said also unto his disciples, There was a certain rich man, which had a steward; and the same was accused unto him that he had wasted his...
View ArticleStaying Content in Crisis (Focus on Faith)
By Roger CampbellDoes it seem to you that the world, maybe even your life, keeps lurching from one crisis to another? How can we stay calm and content in crises? Paul, the apostle, claimed he had found...
View ArticleRevelations Part 1 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeWhile studying Revelations, it’s my hope that you, dear reader, will not rely on me for understanding, but seek wisdom and knowledge from God through prayer and by reading and...
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