Panther Softball Area Bound (Sports)
The Panther softball team will face the Boling Bulldogs in the area round of playoffs on Friday, May 3 and Saturday, May 4 at the Starplex softball fields in Shiner. In this best of 3 series, game...
View ArticleOld Trends do Come Back (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builder / Vallone Real EstateFunny how time repeats it’s self. Construction falls into this as well. The more I look at older homes, the more I see things being...
View ArticleWhat makes a fair offer and asking price? (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsWhen you’re buying anything — and that includes a house — you want to be as informed as possible. One of the most important factors in the purchase of...
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The Buggy Barn Museum hosts the Veteran Motor Car Club of America (Community...
Classic cars were showcased at the Buggy Barn Museum's parking lot.The Buggy Barn Museum hosted the Veteran Motor Car Club Of America on Friday, April, 26. The club’s 2013 Chrome Glidden Tour is...
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Girls Track Qualifies for State (Sports)
by Diana SchwindThe Blanco girl tracksters who qualified for state, will be competing on Saturday, May 11, beginning at 12 noon at Mike Meyers Stadium on the University of Texas campus in Austin....
View ArticleSchool Board Election Day Set for Saturday, May 11 (Community News)
The final voting day for School Board Trustee, Place 6 is Saturday, May 11. The poll location is in the new Cafeteria of the Blanco Elementary School. Polls open at 7 am. and close at 7pm. You must be...
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Announcing the 9th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival (Community News)
The 2013 Festival Artwork by Frances DickeyThe Blanco Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 9th Annual Blanco Lavender Festival will be held June 7 – 9th in the heart of Blanco, on the Old...
View ArticleESD #2 Town Hall Meeting Yields Much Information, Gathers Input (Community News)
by Priscilla Sealsby Priscilla Seals Those residents of Blanco who attended Monday night’s Town Meeting regarding Emergency Services District #2 (South Blanco ESD) were given a unique opportunity to...
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St. Ferdinand’s Catholic Church Welcomes Bishop at their Groundbreaking...
At the ceremony, Bishop Joe Vasquez blessed the site of the new church with holy water and participated in the groundbreaking along with Father Justin Udomah, Deacon Jessie Esquivel, Dan Kubin,...
View ArticleWhere is Your Secret Place? (Mustard Seeds)
by Keith J McClellanI recently received an email from my brother, Dale, saying that he is considering retirement. A few days later he sent me a picture of a corner in his home with a note that said,...
View ArticleState Capitol Highlights: House-Senate Panel Still Working on Budget Bill...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — May 27 will be the last day of the 140-day regular session of the 83rd Texas Legislature. There is a mountain of work for lawmakers to pack into the remaining few days. First...
View Article2013 Founders Day Celebration (Community News)
Bring your entire family for the Founders Day Celebration planned for Saturday, May 11, 2013. It will be a wonderful time with Mother’s Day guests in for the weekend to share in the history of...
View ArticleWesley Kevin Smith (Obituaries)
Wesley Kevin Smith, 51, of Blanco, passed away on Monday April 29, 2013. Graveside services were held on Wednesday May 1, in the Blanco Cemetery under the direction of Crofts – Crow Funeral Home in...
View ArticleThe Flags, the Graves, & Remembrance: A letter from Patricia Coffee and...
As Memorial Day approaches amid our current events, I think we all greatly appreciate our men and women who have (or currently are) serving our great nation, the United States of America. I know I do!...
View ArticleSybil “Irene” Childs Killgore (Obituaries)
Sybil “Irene” Childs Killgore, 86, passed away May 2, 2013 in San Antonio. She was born on September 26, 1926 in Tahoka, Texas to Kimmie Auban Childs and Algie Marie Moyers Childs. She married Victor...
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Boy Scout Troop 497 Visits El Rancho Cima (Community News)
Boy Scouts of America Trop 497 camped overnight at El Rancho Cima on April 26-27.by Joaquin Olmedo, age 14 Historian for BSA Troop 497El Rancho Cima is an official Boy Scout Camp that allowed us to...
View ArticleWho’s Who in the Blanco Cemetery: #47 in a series (Community News)
by Gail McClellanSeveral individuals have done considerable work on their family plots at the Cemetery. That is great. Some members of the Cemetery Association have proposed that we have an old...
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Blanco Lions Club Installs 2013-2014 Officers (Community News)
Back Row, L-R: Alley, Alexis, Juan and Alina. Front Row, L-R: William, Annie, Kristen, Maria and Donald.Submitted by Lynn EvichBlanco Lions Club had the new officers for 2013-2014 installed at their...
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54th Reunion Held for the BHS Class of 1959 (Community News)
Standing, L-R: Sarah Fulcher, Stella Doherty, Ann Danz, Doris Rust, Steve Edmondson, Rita Reiner, Renie Roark, Tom Gourley, Penny and Douglas Fries. Seated L-R: Rose Davis, and room mothers Florine...
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Peggy’s Playhouse holds Fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Hospital...
The class of 3-5 year olds learned about helmet safety and the rules of the road. Afterwards they were awarded a “Trike License” and a certificate of completion.Peggy’s Playhouse Childcare Center held...
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