Potpourri for February 20 (Blanco Blog)
Dear Readers: Lots of things have conspired against my getting a column in the paper regularly in the last few weeks; suffice to say, I am back (for a while, at least). Congratulations are in order to...
View ArticleSuffering With Christ, Part 1 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comRom 8:17-18 says, “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together....
View ArticleStriving or Content (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristA man went to see his psychiatrist and said he behaved badly and his conscience was bothering him. The doctor said, “Would you like to talk about ways...
View ArticleRevelations Part 6: Chapter 3:1-13 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeAs we begin chapter three, we know it is Jesus speaking to the apostle John, on the isle of Patmos, and He told him to write these things down. Does this letter sound like your...
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Lenten Luncheons Kick Off (Focus on Faith)
Kendalia Community Church and Mt. Horeb Baptist Church hosted the first lenten luncheon at First Baptist Church of Blanco.Every year Christians in Blanco have lunches during Lent. The free will...
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Panthers Beat Badgers for Bi-District, Fall to Bulldogs at Area (Sports)
Charlsey Smith flies over the Badger.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panthers clashed with the Karnes City Lady Badgers for Bi-District at the Luling High School gym on Tuesday, February 12....
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Baseball Begins (Sports)
Senior Tyler Hardin smacks a stand up double against the Wimberley Texans in the home opener.Photo by Diana Schwind.The Panthers took on the Wimberley Texans during their home opener. Read Article.2...
View ArticlePaying off your mortgage early? Make sure it makes sense for you (The Real...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsFor many homeowners, the monthly mortgage payment is a sizable chunk of monthly bills. You may have thought about the benefits to paying off your...
View ArticleBig is out – Small is in (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstateBig homes are out and small homes are in. Yes, more people are opting to build smaller homes these days. There are people...
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Hogan Family Update (Community News)
By Marina HoganOn the television we witness the lives portrayed by a screenwriter, or the drama-inflicted cast of a reality TV show; it has become a comfort to ease out of our own lives and slip into...
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Winds Rip Through Town, Knock Out Power (Community News)
Members of Blanco Volunteer Fire Department (right) assess the damage to the old lumber warehouse roof (left) while fire engines and brush trucks block traffic.Photo by Willard Gibbons.Strong, gusting...
View ArticleFiling Deadline Nears for City, School Board (Community News)
The deadline to file for the positions coming up for election in May on the city council and school board is set for 5pm on Friday, March 1. Up for election this cycle is Mayor Chuck Homan’s seat and...
View ArticleBlanco Historic Cemetery Association Meets, Elects New Board Members...
In a relatively calm gathering at the Blanco Library on Saturday, February 23, the membership of the Blanco Historic Cemetery Association came together for their annual meeting. Diana Blackburn...
View ArticleCounty Commissioners Consider Burn Ban, Improvements to County Roads and...
By Tricia HartmannBlanco County Commissioners met in a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 26th, 2013. All four County Commissioners were in attendance, and the minutes of the Regular Meeting held on...
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GVTC Foundation Targets Hunger to Eclipse Million Dollar Milestone (Community...
From GVTCThe GVTC Foundation passed the one million dollar mark in giving by donating $5,000 each to eight food banks located from Boerne to Gonzales, for a total of $40,000 to fight hunger. The...
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Blanco Woman’s Club Hosts Rehder at February Meeting (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckFebruary’s meeting of Blanco Woman’s Club took place out at the Lodge at the Landing in the beautiful hill country. The Literature Department hosted renowned author Ben Rehder. The...
View ArticleArturo Goes to School (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanI was fresh out of college, had earned a teaching credential and was in search of a job. I decided to see if teachers were needed at the high school from which I had graduated...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: House votes to supplement...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Legislation proposing emergency supplemental appropriations to keep Medicaid funded for the rest of the year was approved by the Texas House on Feb. 21. House Bill 10 authored by...
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Hill Country Spurs 4-H Horse Judging Teams Win Again (Announcements)
By Emily MastersIt has been an exciting February for the members of the Hill Country Spurs 4-H horse judging teams. On February 14, the teams competed in San Antonio at the SALE/district 10...
View ArticleBlanco First Baptist Church Opens Doors to Adult Community English Classes...
On March 18, 2013, at 6:00 p.m. Blanco First Baptist Church—across from Blanco High School—will accept registration for its first term of Adult Community English Classes for our area. The spring...
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