Revelations Part 9: Chapter 5 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeIn chapter four we left off where John was in the spirit or, as some say, he saw a vision of God seated on His throne, and Jesus speaking to John of what will be in the future....
View ArticleEaster Sonrise Worship Service to be Held at Yett Memorial Park (Focus on Faith)
This is an open invitation to Blanco’s Easter Sonrise Worship Service for the entire community starting at 6:15 am on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Yett Park. Rain or shine, the Sonrise service will take...
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Band at UIL Concert Sight reading Contest (School)
Photo by Diana Schwind.The Panther Band competed at the Region 12 University Interscholastic League Concert and Sight reading Contest at Canyon Lake High School on Wednesday, March 6. The band received...
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Kotfas Awarded Lamar Medal at Open House: 6th Grade Reading Teacher...
Photo courtesy Blanco ISD.Lamar Medal recipient Brooke Kotfas flanked by Cliff Dye (L) and Terry Miller (R) of Blanco Masonic Lodge #216. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from School.
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Blanco County Law Enforcement Officers Tour Blanco Facilities: District...
Photo courtesy Blanco ISD.High School principal Dr. Dustin Barton leads law enforcement officers on a tour of the high school. Blanco County law enforcement officers toured BISD campuses on Monday with...
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Spring Break Baseball/Softball Camp (Sports)
Photo by Diana Schwind.Campers, instructors, high school helpers, and coaches at the Baseball/Softball Camp. Read Article.3 photos attached to this article.More from Sports.
View ArticleTax incentives for homeowners sweeten the deal for buyers (The Real Estate...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsOf the many advantages granted to homeowners, one of the most popular is the list of tax breaks they receive. As a new homeowner, you may be able to...
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Softball Tallies 4-0 Record in Fredericksburg Tournament: Panthers Fall to...
Leslie McClinton fields a grounder against Fredericksburg.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panther softball team fell 5-7 to the Navarro Panthers on Tuesday, March 5, in a nail-biter. Blanco...
View ArticleRealtor...Builder...Lender…Oh My! (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builder / Vallone Real EstateDon’t be overwhelmed by just starting your real estate, construction, and lending search. It’s like the chicken and egg story, which...
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Panther Baseball Champs in Blanco Tournament (Sports)
All-tournament recognition went to McKay Adamson, Josh McCaslin, Sam Isenberg, and Kyle Gray. Isenberg was named MVP.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panther baseball team tallied a 5-0...
View ArticleVernon E. Schmidt (Obituaries)
Vernon Edwin Schmidt, 99, peacefully went to be with the Lord at his home surrounded by his loving family on March 20, 2013. He was born January 16, 1914 seven miles west of Blanco on Crabapple Creek...
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Peyton Colony Makes Progress on School (Community News)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeEven as I type this, the men are patching and painting the Peyton Colony School, installing windows, doors, and doing their best to preserve the school from the elements....
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Cleaning Up the City a Priority for Police Chief, Keep Blanco Beautiful...
Map of Wild Woman Weekend closures, courtesy Blanco PD.By Priscilla SealsSpring is almost here, with redbuds bursting into bloom around the city of Blanco. Unfortunately, some yards are filled with...
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Sheriff’s Office Investigates Truck Fire After Body Found (Community News)
Comal Towing took the truck to the wrecker yard in Blanco.The Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department responded to a truck fire in the 5000 block of Cypress Mill Road, northeast of Johnson City, at...
View ArticleLittle Frogs and Good Friends (Mustard Seeds)
By Keith J. McClellanRobert “Bob” Smith was my sophomore biology teacher at the American School of Monterrey, Mexico. He was also my scoutmaster. Sitting around the campfire one night during a...
View ArticleWriters Take Note: Wild Woman Weekend Set for April 5-7 (Community News)
Ladies, have you ever wanted to write a book, record your family history and experiences, share a local legend, write a book for children, or just write for yourself? If any of these interest you,...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Full Senate to consider...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Continuing to inch closer to the Legislature’s most important act — the making of a state budget for the next fiscal biennium — the Senate Finance Committee approved CSSB 1 on...
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OBCCPS Holds Annual Membership Meeting (Community News)
The Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society hosted its annual membership social and meeting on Thursday, March 14. Jenny Bailey presented a program on the Honorable Nathan H. Haller. A former...
View ArticleA Glimpse of Father Justin: Sonrise Service Set for March 31 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor Phil, Ark Revival ChurchA glimpse of the man God has called to bring this year’s Easter Sonrise Message. Father Justin Udomah pastors both the Catholic Churches in Blanco County. The...
View ArticleSuccess of Local Business is ‘Good Business’ for Everyone (Opinion)
By Chelity RileyIn the next couple of months, property owners will be notified by the appraisal district if there has been a change in the value of their property. Likewise, many property owners will...
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