PEC Offering $50,000 in Scholarships to Graduating Seniors (School)
From PECPedernales Electric is committed to the leaders of tomorrow. For more than a decade PEC has offered scholarships to local high school and home-schooled seniors in its service area, and...
View ArticlePanther Baseball Named TMI Tournament Champs (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Panther varsity baseball team played in the Texas Military Institute tournament on Friday, February 23. Blanco defeated 5 teams to claim the tournament championship. The Panthers...
View ArticleQuestions on Square Footage Cost (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstateSo many times, we get a call and the first thing we are asked “How much per square foot to build a 2000 SF home?” If people only...
View ArticleChamber Holds Annual Banquet (Community News)
From Blanco ChamberThe Blanco Chamber of Commerce held their annual Banquet Thursday, January 31, 2013, at Carriage Hills Ranch. The Banquet serves as a platform to recognize the previous Board of...
View ArticleWhat sellers need to know about disclosure (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsIf you’re selling your home, being upfront with your buyers about problems with your property, such as prior flooding or a defective roof, is required...
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Most Wanted Fugitive Arrested in Blanco (Community News)
The Texas Department of Public Safety reported that Joseph Daniel Krueger, 36, a Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive, is now in custody after being arrested in Blanco on Monday night, February 25, by the...
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Renovation/Construction at Blanco ISD’s “Old Yellow Building” Nears...
Science teachers Donna Ashley, Pam Meier, and Natalie Jurischk with middle school principal Mr. Bill Luna.Photo by Priscilla Seals.By Priscilla SealsAt their regular meeting March 4, Blanco ISD...
View ArticleBlanco PD to Tackle Junk Around Town (Community News)
By Charles WillgrenWhile new Blanco police chief Michael Ritchey has taken on the issue of loose dogs around the city, Officer Dale Bennett is working to clean up the town. Before joining the Blanco...
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New Sign Lights Way to Inn (Community News)
An eye-catching new sign has popped up on Main Street. Blanco County Inn has erected a shiny new sign at their hotel at 902 Main. The sign advertises the Inn, Blanco Guest Houses, and a marquee for the...
View ArticleElection Filing (Community News)
Mayor Chuck Homan and council members Danny Ray and Maria Guerrero filed for their seats. The city will not hold an election. On school board, Libbey Aly has filed to challenge incumbent Charles Riley...
View ArticleWomen Work Wildly for Blanco Non-Profits: Wild Woman Weekend Set for April...
Calling all women to come and celebrate with the ultimate gal-pal trip to the Texas Hill Country in Blanco, Texas, the first weekend of April, with an active, fun-filled weekend designed for women by...
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BPA Hosts Harpist, Vocalist for St. Patrick’s Day Concert (Community News)
Vocalist Abby Green.Join Blanco Performing Arts on March 16 at 7:30 pm in the Uptown Blanco Ballroom as they present Therese Honey, harpist, and Abby Green, vocalist, in a St. Patrick's Day concert...
View ArticleCattle Women to Host Style Show (Announcements)
The Hill Country Cattle Women held their February meeting at Mamacita's Restaurant in Kerrville, with our guest speaker Rhonda Jolley giving us an informative presentation about water rights. We also...
View Article3 Arrested After Burglary (Public Records)
Officers responded to a burglary alarm at Strickland Drugs at 1:30am on February 1, 2013. Upon arrival, the responding officers found that a burglary had taken place and looked at the security camera...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Sequestration happens,...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Friday, March 1, was the deadline for Congress and the White House to agree on how much to tax and how much to spend to avoid “sequestration” — automatic across-the-board cuts to...
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Don’t Miss the Dog Show (Announcements)
Lucky Leaf 4-H’s second annual dog show is set for Saturday, March 9, at the Young Life Building at the corner of 5th and Pecan streets. The event goes from 10am to noon with an entry fee of $5 for any...
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Good Sam Holds 25-Cent Sale (Community News)
Gloria Lower, Ruby Dechert, Jo Wicker, and Lucy Uselton help the Blanco Good Samaritan Center clean out their winter stock during the 25-cent sale going on this week. Don’t miss out! Get over to Good...
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Blanco FFA Competes at San Antonio Livestock Exposition (Announcements)
Blanco FFA School Tour Guides for the San Antonio Livestock Exposition.When most people think of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, they think of livestock, bull riders and corn dogs. Usually...
View ArticleLocal Residents Named to Dean’s List at Texas State (Announcements)
The following local residents have been named to the fall 2012 Dean’s List at Texas State University: Katie M Baker, a resident of Blanco; Katherine T Barr, a resident of Blanco; Jack Cruz, a resident...
View Article2013 Blanco County Youth Show (Community News)
It took countless volunteers to make the Youth Show a fun and meaningful experience for the young people in Blanco County. Students, parents and other volunteers showed up for two workdays prior to the...
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