Spring Volunteers Needed by Blanco PTO (School)
“We are ready to jump into our Spring activities,” said PTO President Lisa Barnett. “Currently, we are looking for committee members and volunteers to help with the Father/Daughter Dance (February),...
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Lady Panthers Suffer District Loss to Vikings (Sports)
Emily Romero takes a shot against St. Stephens.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindIn a low-scoring district battle between the Panthers and the Vikings on Friday, January 18, Blanco fell to Lago...
View ArticlePanthers Even Their District Record at 1-1 (Sports)
By Diana SchwindAfter losing their first district game to Ingram on January 11, the Panthers were hungry for a district win. On Friday, January 18, the Lago Vista Vikings became their victims with a...
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Middle School Basketball Results vs. Ingram, January 17 (Sports)
Chace Klein shoots a free throw.Photo by Diana Schwind.Middle School Boys Basketball vs. Ingram, January 17 7th A–Win 43-12 JoMac Wyatt - 4, Lance Reinhard - 6, Kelby Cox - 5, Cade Smith - 10, Ty...
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JC Team Wins Dodgeball Tournament (Sports)
Photo by Diana Schwind.Project Graduation 2013 sponsored a Dodgeball Tournament on Sunday afternoon, January 20. Eight teams battled for the championship. The winning team was an entry from Johnson...
View ArticleGVTC Accepting Scholarship Applications (School)
The GVTC Foundation is accepting applications for the 2013 Ola Armstrong Scholarship. Ten thousand dollars will be awarded to a college-bound student who best demonstrates characteristics of community...
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The Hogans on the Gulf (Community News)
By Marina HoganEach day we experience has the value of what we presume it to have, and every day holds a new adventure just waiting for us to discover. Making the most of the 24 hours allotted is...
View ArticleEight do’s and don’ts for buying your first home (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsAre you dealing with a Realtor? Being a first-time homebuyer is a huge learning experience, but it doesn’t have to be overwhelming or stressful. With...
View ArticleDon’t compare some things (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstateI know I am usually saying compare - compare, but there are some things you should not compare at all. You cannot compare...
View ArticleRebecca Howerton (Obituaries)
Rebecca Louise Beckmann Howerton, 78, passed away unexpectedly on January 26, 2013 in San Antonio, TX. She was born May 12, 1934 in Blanco, TX to Richard E. Beckmann and Cora Lindig Beckmann. Rebecca...
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Blanco State Park Has New Entry Portal (Community News)
Thanks to the generous donation by Brad Farbstein and Gabriel Gregerman, owners of Blanco’s Real Ale Brewing company, to Friends of the Blanco State Park, the Park has a new entry portal. Designed by...
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Turbine Makes Its Way to Horseshoe Bay (Community News)
Traffic was snarled and onlookers stared as another massive piece of equipment came through Blanco on Friday, January 25. The machine, with its 148-wheeled conveyance and entourage of bucket trucks,...
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Strickland Drugs Honored at Texas Capitol (Community News)
Strickland Drugs lead technician/store manager Betsy Bouldin, owner Trey Atchley, State Representative Jason Isaac, delivery truck driver Yalene Hobbs, State Senator Troy Fraser, Blanco Historic...
View ArticleTrail Ride Serves Up Breakfast (Community News)
The Hill Country Trail Ride is coming through Blanco this weekend, February 2 and 3, 2013. This historic trail ride, which kicks off the Rodeo season, is a favorite of Blanco and Johnson City riders....
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Senate panel holds first...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN – A state budget gradually will be attached to the framework provided by SB 1, the general appropriations bill authored by Tommy Williams, R-The Woodlands, chair of the Senate...
View ArticleAnd Now We Are Three (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanIt seems like only yesterday that my family consisted of seven individuals: my mom and dad and their five sons. It was devastating for my parents when the brother, just older than...
View ArticleBlanco’s Buggy Barn Museum Wagon to be Featured in San Antonio Western...
Blanco’s Buggy Barn Museum will be featuring their famous True Grit Cotton Wagon on Saturday, February 2, 2013, by Dennis Moore and staff at this year’s Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive on the...
View ArticleAcoustic Jam Starts (Community News)
Beginning Saturday, February 2, 2013, the musicians in Blanco will have a place to congregate and jam. The jam will include any acoustic instrument (no electric instruments or amps please) and will...
View ArticleIrini Garrett (Obituaries)
Sister Irini Garrett passed away on December 19, 2012 in Tucson, Arizona. Since June of 2008, Irini was a part of the sisterhood dedicated to St. Anthony Monastery in Florence, Arizona. Sister Garrett...
View ArticleElaine “Laney” Kuhlmann (Obituaries)
Mrs. Calvin “Slim” Kuhlmann, nee Elaine “Laney” Schuman, of Fredericksburg passed away on Sunday January 27, 2013, at her home at the age of 65 years. Laney was born January 2, 1948 in Fredericksburg,...
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