Laura Williamson (Obituaries)
Laura Read Williamson, 80, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 in San Marcos. She was born on July 28, 1932 to Edwin and Pele “Pearl” (Krawczinski) Read in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Laura married...
View ArticleJohn E. Walton (Obituaries)
John E. Walton enjoyed 85 wonderful years of life, leaving us on February 12, 2013. He was born on July 5, 1927 in Denver, Colorado to Edward and Josephine Walton. John was blessed with a sister...
View ArticleLocal Students Named to Dean’s List at Trinity University (Announcements)
The following local students have been named to the Dean's List for the 2012 fall semester at Trinity University: Rex Simmons of Blanco, Celia Fitch of Spring Branch, Molly McCarthy of Spring Branch,...
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LEO Club Gives to Good Samaritan (Community News)
BHS Leo Club Officers and Sponsor present $650 donation to Good Samaritan representatives. Pictured left to right:Alina Aly, Paxton Koehl, Donald Miller, Kim Thompson, Sheryl Smith-Rodgers, Lucy...
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Tejas Art Club Artist of the Month: Peggy Wright (Community News)
This designation is given each month by the Tejas Art Club Membership to honor a member with special recognition for their accomplishment. This month's designee is Peggy Wright, a Blanco resident since...
View ArticleLocal Residents Receive Degrees at Texas State (Announcements)
The following local students were among the degree candidates at the 2012 fall commencement ceremonies at Texas State University: Victoria Jones, a resident of Blanco, received a Bachelor of Science in...
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Snapshot: Red-Tailed Hawk (Community News)
Ryan Trimble snapped this photo of a red-tailed hawk on the Blanco River on Christmas Eve. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Community News.
View ArticleLucky Leaf 4-H Presents Second Annual Dog Show (Community News)
Join the Lucky Leaf 4-H at the Young Life Building at the corner of 5th and Pecan streets on March 9, 2013, for the return of their second annual dog show. The event is set for 10am to noon on that...
View ArticleBenefit for Mike Bell, Mable Rollins to be Held at Courthouse on Sunday...
On December 15, 2012, Mike Bell and Mable Rollins got married in Las Vegas! It was a joyous event, and everyone was very happy! Unfortunately, tragedy struck on January 19, 2013, a month later. Mike...
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News from the Blanco Library (Community News)
Sushi class with Ms. Misako.By Crystal SpybuckOur beautiful Blanco Library Calendars are now on clearance for $1 each, please stop by today to pick up your copy. For the month of February, we will be...
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Blanco Post Office Installs Night Sky-Friendly Lights (Community News)
By Wayne GosnellSometimes its what you don’t see that is really impressive. Such was the case recently when the Blanco Post Office installed new LED bulbs in the recently replaced carriage lights on...
View ArticleTexas Star Trail Ride Makes the 9th Year Ride to Blanco (Community News)
More than 100 riders of all ages, on horseback and in wagons will make their way through the Blanco Hill Country on Wednesday, March 6. The 112-mile trail ride will cross 36 cattle guards as they ride...
View ArticleKeep Blanco Beautiful for February 27 (Keep Blanco Beautiful)
By Martha GosnellSaturday, April 13, is the official City Wide Trash-Off Event. Start now to organize your team to pick up litter along our city streets and in our parks. Many hands make light work! If...
View ArticleWhat Would We Do Without Prayer? (Focus on Faith)
By Roger CampbellSeveral years ago when both my wife and our daughter-in-law faced surgeries involving biopsies for cancer, we asked friends everywhere to pray for them. Letters, e-mails and phone...
View ArticleRevelations Part 7: Chapter 3:14-22 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeThis is the last of the seven letters that Jesus dictated to His apostle John on the Isle of Patmos, and instructed him to send to the seven churches in Asia. The churches were...
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Food, Fellowship, and Faith (Focus on Faith)
New Hope Lutheran and St. Michael’s Episcopal hosted their lenten luncheon at Gem of the Hills.Every year Christians in Blanco have lunches during Lent. The free will offering supports the Blanco...
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Powerlifting Regional Qualifiers (Sports)
Photo by Diana Schwind.Front row, left to right: Monica Flores, Erica Flores, Katherine Biggs, and Abby Beard have all qualified for the regional powerlifting meet scheduled for 9:00 a.m., Saturday,...
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Softball Starts Season With Two Wins (Sports)
Meaghen Seales beats the throw to second base.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindPanther softball started the season with 2 wins, defeating the Canyon Lake Hawks, 14 – 3 on Tuesday, February 19 and...
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All Tournament Honors (Sports)
Photo by Diana Schwind.Kyle Gray, Layne Lassberg, Skylar Itz, and Chad Marshall received all tournament honors at the Texas Military Institute baseball tournament on Saturday, February 23. Kyle was...
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Panthers Complete Outstanding Season, Co-District Champs with Ingram (Sports)
Kyle Sauceda grabs a rebound in the Area playoff game against Hitchcock. Kyle was recently named San Antonio Express-News Player of the Week.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panthers defeated...
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