Texas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Dewhurst names Senate panel...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Key to getting the 83rd session of the Texas Legislature in gear, Lt. Gov. David Dewhurst, president of the Texas Senate, on Jan. 17 made public his choices for committee chairs...
View ArticleEdward A. Singleton (Obituaries)
Edward A. Singleton, 83, passed away January 15, 2013 in San Antonio, TX surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born in Dallas, TX to Russell A. Singleton and Lucille Veazy Singleton. He was preceded...
View ArticleCarl Hassell Bragg (Obituaries)
A memorial service for Carl Bragg, 63, of Sudan, was held Monday, January 21, 2013, at 1:30pm at the First United Methodist Church in Sudan, Texas. Rev. Larry Springer officiated. Combest Funeral Home...
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Hilda Matilda Neumann Hollingsworth Smith (Obituaries)
Hilda Matilda Neumann Hollingsworth Smith, 94, passed away January 14, 2013 in Johnson City. She was born in Cypress Mill, TX to Arthur Rheinhold Neumann and Olga Lydia Birck Neumann. Hilda is a...
View ArticleTesch Honored on TAMUK Dean’s List (Announcements)
Texas A&M University-Kingsville has released the names of the students who made the President’s List, Dean’s List and Honor Roll for the fall 2012 semester. Derek J. Tesch was named to the Dean’s...
View ArticleCemetery Posts Proposed Changes to Assoc. By-Laws (Community News)
The following notice was posted on January 21, 2013, at the Blanco Historic Cemetery by President Gail McClellan. Proposed amendment to the Blanco Historic Cemetery Association By-Laws to be considered...
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Birth: Ackerson (Announcements)
Announcing the birth of our new little princess. Ash Makinzi Ackerson was born January 16, 2013, at 10:35am. She weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 19.7 inches long. Parents are Gary (2008 graduate of Blanco...
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Agnes Marie Crider (Obituaries)
Agnes Marie Crider, age 93, of Marble Falls passed away January 12, 2013. Agnes was born April 5, 1919, in Brenham to Stephan and Rosalie Michalak. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic...
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News from the Blanco Library (Community News)
Betsy DudleyBy Crystal SpybuckAs part of that time of year again, Diana Blackburn is offering, free of charge, to help patrons with their taxes. She has one hour appointment slots available at the...
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Blanco Woman’s Club (Community News)
Dance and Drama Department present African Drums and Dance.By Crystal SpybuckJanuary’s meeting of the Blanco Woman’s Club took place in the historic Old Blanco County Courthouse. The Dance and Drama...
View ArticleWho’s Who in the Blanco Cemetery: Part 43 in a Series (Community News)
By Gail McClellanWe appreciate all the members who attended our Directors' meeting last Tuesday at the Blanco Library. We received some good feedback and now have a volunteer committee to work on a...
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Jolt Your Senses (Regional News)
Get your tickets NOW for an electrifying evening described as a Battle of the Bands like you’ve never seen before! Reviews from Coast to Coast are raving about Columbia Artists’ Stage presentation...
View ArticlePEC Accepting Nominations for Two Director Positions (Community News)
From PECEligible Pedernales Electric Cooperative members in PEC Board Districts 4 and 5 interested in running for a position on the Co-op’s Board of Directors now can obtain the petition forms needed...
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FFA Members Place High at District Show (Announcements)
Dalton Savanich, 1st place Medium Wool Lamb.Members of the Blanco FFA Chapter spent this past weekend exhibiting livestock at the Hill Country District Jr. Livestock Show in Kerrville. The annual Hill...
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BCN in the Sun (Announcements)
The Vauses enjoy the Blanco County News on Anna Maria Island, Florida. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Announcements.
View ArticleTrash Talk for January 23 (Blanco Blog)
By Martha GosnellSaturday I took my dog for a walk down River Run. It had been a week since I had enjoyed a stroll along the river. As I usually do, I stuffed a large plastic bag in my pocket so...
View ArticleKeep Blanco Beautiful for January 23 (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
By Martha GosnellKeep America Beautiful's Great American Cleanup takes place every year beginning March 1 and continuing through May 31. More than 3 million volunteers participate in this, America’s...
View ArticleRevelations Part 2: (Matthew 24:3-36) (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeIn the King James Version of my Bible, the last of the 66 books in the Bible is called Revelations, and at the end of the book (chapter 22:18-19) is written “18 For I testify...
View ArticleAbide In The Ship (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comActs 27:30-32 says, “And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under color as though they would have cast...
View ArticleWorking With God Or Against Him (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco Church of ChristA man was struggling with a washing machine at the doorway of his house. A kind man stopped to help. After several minutes of fruitless effort the two...
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