Letter to the Editor: Esther Coffee Wiley (Opinion)
Thank you all! As a graduate of Peyton Elementary School in Peyton Colony (class of ‘52) and as a member of Peyton Colony Heritage Foundation, I would like to say thank you to all of Blanco and...
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Rick Stone (Obituaries)
Richard Dean Stone, born in San Antonio, Texas and long-time resident of Blanco, Texas, went to be with the Lord on March 13, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother, Billie Stone, and father,...
View ArticleEgon G. Artzt (Obituaries)
Funeral arrangements are pending at Zoeller Funeral Home for Egon G. Artzt of New Braunfels. He passed away Sunday, March 17, 2013 at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital New Braunfels at the age of 89. Read...
View ArticleNews from the Blanco Library (Community News)
By Crystal Spybuck Special Auction ends this Friday! Blanco Library is having a sealed envelope auction going on now through Friday, March 22. Review our list of items for sale on our website at...
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One Act Play Performed (School)
Cinderella (Danielle Oliver) talks about what she wants in life.Photo by Diana Schwind.Blanco High School hosted an open house on Monday, March 18. "The Cinderella Waltz" was performed for attendees by...
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Old 281 Bridge Demolished in Marble Falls (Community News)
On Sunday, March 17, hundreds of onlookers turned out along Lake Marble Falls to see the implosion of the old US Highway 281 bridge. The Texas Department of Transportation decided to demolish the...
View ArticleWho’s Who in the Blanco Cemetery: Part 45 in a Series (Community News)
By Gail McClellanThe redbud trees are blooming. Happy Spring to everyone! And a big thank you to all who attended the February 23 member meeting. Section 12E: John Forsythe (1891-1982); Mary Forsythe...
View ArticlePEC Board Appoints Skube Interim CEO (Community News)
From PECThe Pedernales Electric Cooperative Board of Directors today named Frank Skube PEC’s interim Chief Executive Officer. Skube, currently the Co-op’s Chief Financial Officer, takes over for the...
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Chamber Welcomes Los Senderos Studio (Community News)
Los Senderos Studio was founded in 2009. It is located halfway between Blanco and Johnson City on US Highway 281, on 36 acres of beautiful Hill Country Vistas. Los Senderos is a small,...
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CASA Highland Lakes Gains New Advocates (Community News)
Judge Robert Hofmann, the associate judge assigned to the Texas Child Protection Court of the Hill Country, conducted a swearing-in of five new CASA for the Highland Lakes Advocates on February 26,...
View ArticleYou Follow Me (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comJohn 21:18-22 says. “Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old,...
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New Hope Celebrates Holy Week with Stations (Focus on Faith)
Pastor AnnThe community is invited to observe a Lenten worship on the first day of Holy Week, which is March 24, 2013. The worship will take place at New Hope Church and will feature the “Stations of...
View ArticleRevelations Part 10: Chapter 6 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeWe’ve read a description of God on His throne in Revelations 4: 3 “3 And he that sat was to look upon like a jasper and a sardine stone: and there was a rainbow round about the...
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Panther Baseball Records Wins Against Wolverines, Pirates (Sports)
Chase Glowka connects with the ball for a hit.By Diana SchwindSpring break was good to the Panther baseball team as they tallied two more wins. First on Tuesday, March 12, the Panthers defeated the San...
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Lady Panthers Blast Vikings in District Opener (Sports)
Leslie McClinton makes the throw to first base for the out.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindIn an overwhelming victory, the Panther softball team defeated the Lago Vista Vikings 25-0 on Tuesday,...
View ArticlePanther Track Results from the Comfort Track Meet (Sports)
Boys Varsity Team – 6th place Varsity 3200m run-5th-Rance Dollahite, 1600m run-4th-Rance Dollahite, 4x100 relay-3rd-Tyler Brown, Aikman Elrod, John Hodge, and Alex Palos. 4x200 relay-3rd-Keith...
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Hogan Family Sailing Adventure Continues (Community News)
Hannah fetching a Conch while snorkeling on the Moat and the Dry Tortugas.By Marina HoganWind and waves are the essentials which a sailor’s existence revolves around, one my family and I have come to...
View ArticleWhere to start when you’re going to market (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsSo your family’s housing needs have changed and you’ve decided to put your home on the market. Now you need to find someone who can successfully...
View ArticleSpring Cleaning Can Help (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builder / Vallone Real EstateWith the first day of spring (March 20) upon us, it’s time for Spring cleaning. A lot of people just wait until they are ready to sell...
View ArticleCommunity Appreciation Day & Easter Egg Hunt Set for the Square on Sat....
BYOB. That’s Bring Your Own Basket. On Saturday, March 30, from 11:00am to 2:00pm, the Blanco Chamber of Commerce along with the Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society (OBCCPS) will host a...
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