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Birth (Announcements)
Miguel and Erica Ruiz of Blanco are proud to announce the arrival of their twin boys Carmelo and Santiago. The boys were born at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center on January 7, 2013. Carmelo was born...
View ArticleRebecca Howerton Memorial (Opinion)
By Ursula HiggsWhen I was eleven years old I was blessed to have Rebecca Howerton come into my life. She taught me that dedicated hard work would take me far in life. I might not have recognized it...
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On Location in Mexico (Community News)
Jerry Ayer’s squid tentacle has been busy at work on location in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico. A production company contacted Blanco Taxidermy, asking Jerry to create a giant squid tentacle prop for a...
View ArticleNews from the Blanco Library (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckAnnouncement–The 1040 EZ forms have arrived and we have received notice that multiple 1040 schedules will arrive next week. As part of that time of year again, Diana Blackburn is...
View ArticleBlanco Needs to Know! (Opinion)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeDid you know that our Blanco Volunteer EMS (BVAC) has three equipped trucks to run emergencies, yet they only have enough funds to run ONE truck 24 hours a day? That’s right. I...
View ArticleWas it the Grinch, Scrooge, or a Thief? (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
By Retta MartinAll of the lights that PEC took down in Bindseil Park on Friday have been stolen. There were probably 45 boxes of lights at approximately $9 per box. For the second year, extension cords...
View ArticlePotpourri for January 30 (Potpourri)
By Deb YorgensenDear Readers: It is a gloomy day today where I am - I hope it's sunnier where you happen to be. Hill Country Trail Ride dance at Twin Sisters this Saturday night, followed by a Cowboy...
View ArticleUnthinkable People in Unthinkable Storms (Focus on Faith)
By Roger CampbellNews of a triple tragedy in the lives of longtime friends sent me to the telephone to assure them of our concern and prayers. Their daughter, Carol, had died, the victim of a brain...
View ArticleA Study In Works: Part 1 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comRev 22:12-14 says, “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and...
View ArticleRevelations Part 3: (Chapter 2:1-11) (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeIn Part 1 we managed to make it through the entire first chapter of Revelations, and I just wanted to note that verses 8, 11, part of 17, and all of 18, 19 and 20 (in Rev. 1) are...
View ArticlePublisher Seeks Stories from Local Old-Timers (Community News)
Hometown Memories Publishing Company intends to save a big slice of local history before it’s lost forever. Karen Garvey, Senior Editor at Hometown Memories Publishing, is asking local old-timers to...
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A Fusion of Music and Beauty (Regional News)
Teaming together to promote both a musical and beautiful experience are the cast of Infusion Spa & Salon. Spa Specialists (L-R) Katherine Appelt, Emily Finch, Grace Garcia, Elizabeth Smith, and...
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Panthers Topple the Bobcats and Eagles (Sports)
Jacob McCaslin struggles through the Comfort defense for the score.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panthers improved their district record to 3-1 after defeating the Comfort Bobcats 40-29 on...
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Lady Panthers Climb to 5-1 District Record (Sports)
Leslie McClinton takes on the assault from the Comfort Deer.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindTwo district wins this past week place the Panthers in an excellent position for the playoffs. On...
View ArticleEconomic News Week: January 28, 2013 (Regional News)
By Tony Stevenson, SWBC MortgageStrong earnings from Proctor and Gamble and Starbucks this past week saw the S&P 500 Index close above 1500 for the first time since the start of the Recession back...
View ArticleWhat’s in a price? (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstatePrices…Prices…Prices…What’s in a Price? So many times, we get a call to ask about square footage pricing. There is not a...
View ArticleSeven mistakes to avoid when pricing your home (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsSellers often make a major mistake when deciding how much their home should sell for. Instead of thinking about what their home would really be worth...
View ArticleDr. Daniel E. Ramsey (Obituaries)
Daniel Ewart Ramsey, M.D., age 55, passed away January 30, 2013 in Fredericksburg. Dan was born October 15, 1957 in Concordia, KS to Jed J. Ramsey and Frances Ewart Ramsey. After high school he...
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Blanco State Park Hosts Two Saturday Events: See Buffalo Soldiers, Stars in...
Photo by Willard Gibbons.Buffalo Soldiers at the Blanco State Park–A fun and educational outdoor experience for the entire family. This Heritage & Outreach program from Texas Parks & Wildlife...
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BPA Brings REVEL Back to Blanco (Community News)
REVEL, the classical band, returns to the Uptown Blanco Ballroom this Saturday, February 9 at 7:30 with a program from their newest CD, The Magic Hour. Violinist Carmelo de los Santos, cellist Joel...
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