Commissioners Approve Precincts 3 & 4 Paving Bids, Vote Against Appeal of...
By Tricia HartmannThe Blanco County Commissioners Court held a Special Meeting on Tuesday May 28th. All four County Commissioners attended the meeting. The minutes of the May 14th Regular Meeting were...
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Wild Women Dish It Out (Community News)
Back row L-R: Cyndy Granberg, Alan Cooper, Andree Barnes, Lesley Griffon, and Marilyn Lageman. Front row L-R: Rhonda Norville, Linda Nash and Candy Cargill Wenzel.Photo by Bette VestSubmitted by Bette...
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The Class of 2013 Prepares for Graduation (School)
The Ceremony will be held Friday, June 7 at 8pm at Blanco High School Football Stadium. Photo by Diana Schwind Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from School.
View ArticleThe Mouse That Roared (Mustard Seeds)
by Keith J McClellanWhile discussing the pros and cons of learning a second language, my brother Jay R reminded me of the story about a mouse that was being bullied by a big, ugly cat. The beleaguered...
View ArticleState Capital Highlights: Legislature's Regular Session Ends (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Texas lawmakers finally passed Senate Bill 1, a state budget for fiscal biennium 2014-2015, on May 26, the 139th day of the 140-day regular session of the 83rd Texas Legislature....
View ArticleGVTC’s Upcoming Annual Meeting Connects Co-op with Members (Community News)
There’s an important change taking place at the 2013 GVTC Annual Meeting this June. Rather than mailing capital credit checks to members who don’t attend the meeting, GVTC will apply their amount to...
View ArticleTexas 4000 Hosts Atlas Ride for the Fight Against Cancer (Regional News)
Not many people in the world can say that they have ridden a bicycle over 4,500 miles during the summer, striving through rain, sleet, snow, wind and heat throughout North America. Not many people can...
View ArticleVolunteers Needed at Restoration Workshop (Community News)
Submitted by Rudy NinoMembers of the Blanco Historic Preservation Commission and members of the Twin Sisters Dance Hall will co-sponsor a window restoration workshop on Saturday, June 8, 2013. South...
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Graduation, Janette M. Vargas (Announcements)
Juan and Rosa Vargas would like to proudly announce the graduation of their youngest daughter, Janette M. Vargas from St. Thomas University School of Law in Miami, Florida with a Juris Doctor Degree...
View ArticleBlanco County Historical Commision Invites Public to Experience our Past,Take...
Hye, Texas a jewel just west of Johnson City on the Blanco – Gillespie County line. German and Anglo settled in 1860 when a number of farming and ranching families moved to Rocky Creek, three miles...
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GVTC Foundation Benefits from Annual Golf Classic (Community News)
The primary fundraiser for The GVTC Foundation once again delivered a record setting score. The 2013 GVTC Charitable Golf Classic raised $110,344, which topped last year’s amount by more than...
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Texas Flags Donated to Blanco Public Schools (School)
Blanco Masonic Lodge # 216 donated Texas flags to each campus to show its support for Blanco Public Schools. Each of these flags came with a certificate signed by State Representative Jason Isaac,...
View ArticleOnline Shopping Can Now Benefit Good Samaritan (Community News)
Submitted by Sheryl Smith-RogersShop online often? Now your purchases at Amazon, iTunes, Home Depot, Target, Sears and other participating vendors can benefit the Blanco Good Samaritan Center with only...
View ArticleCity Council Moves Forward with Streetscape Plan (Community News)
After extensive discussion, the Blanco City Council took a major step forward last week with regard to the Blanco Streetscape Plan. At the recommendation of the Streetscape Committee, chaired by Ms....
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Real Ale Ride Thanks Supporters (Community News)
The Annual Real Ale Ride hosted over 1800 bike riders on May 18. Proceeds from the ride will go to Selah, Bamberger Ranch Preserve and the Kendalia Wildlife Rescue. Bicycle Sport Shop and Real Ale...
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PEC History Added to Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home Walking Tour (Community...
Pictured (L to R) are: Frank Skube, PEC Interim Chief Executive Officer; Larry Landaker, PEC District 6 Board Director; William D. Boggs, PEC District 2 Board Director; Dr. Patrick Cox, PEC District 7...
View ArticlePerfected Forever, Part 1 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comHebrews 10:1-4 says, “For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered...
View ArticleFinding Our Way (Focus on Faith)
by John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristMany travelers today use a “GPS” to help them reach their destination. GPS stands for “Global Positioning System.” The Garmin Company also gives an...
View ArticleRevelations Part 20; Chapter 14:13-20: The Rest of the Story! (Focus on Faith)
by Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeRevelations 14:13-20 “13 And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may...
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Awards Night at Spring Band Concert (School)
Echoe Burkhart- Sousa Award, Brian Hecimovich- Band Director, Brandon Aly- Assitant Band Director, Alina Aly- Sousa Award.Read Article.9 photos attached to this article.More from School.
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