Second Special Session Opens for Round Two (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN —Texas lawmakers on July 1 reported to their respective Capitol chambers for the opening of a second 30-day special session of the 83rd Texas Legislature. The House and the Senate...
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Michael Flannery West (Obituaries)
Michael Flannery West, third son of Weldon Elbert West and Lillian Bernice Smith West, was born on February 15, 1951, in the Old Blanco Courthouse Hospital. He was delivered by Dr. J.J. Flannery, who...
View ArticleBlanco Graduate to Play Final Recital at Mary Hardin-Baylor (Announcements)
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor College of Visual and Performing ARts will be hosting the senior instrumental recital of Emily Ranice Blackburn. The event is free and open to the public. Emily is...
View ArticleBarbara May Rice (Obituaries)
Barbara May Rice, 78, devoted mother and loving grandmother passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2013 in Blanco. She was born May 5, 1935 in Petronila, TX to Cecil Brown and Ada Staley Brown. Barbara was...
View ArticleEMS Calls Steadily Increasing, Fundraiser Planning on Schedule (Community News)
By Merannda ButtonThe regular meeting of Blanco Volunteer Ambulance Corps met on Monday July 7. All board members were present except for Doug Becker. Treasurer Barry Pierce reported a total income of...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
I am so fortunate to be part of this community. People are truly considerate and generous to others. I would like to address an issue that is becoming more of a crisis every day. We have a true...
View ArticleBlanco Library will Host Jeff Holmes for Snakes Alive! Event (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckLibrary updates! Our new catalog system is in place thanks to the Tocker Foundation, so take a look! To log into your account, you will need your 4 digit card number and the phone...
View ArticleAlzheimer’s Association Offers Educational Luncheon (Community News)
Recent reports show that 1 in 3 seniors dies with a form of dementia, and in Texas alone, 1,294,000 people care for a loved one with dementia. Many in our community are struggling with the challenges...
View ArticleThe Biblical View of Self Reliance (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com1Thess 4:11 says, “And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you.” Study - from a love of honor, to...
View ArticleLooking In the Wrong Direction (Focus on Faith)
by John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristSomeone said, “Australia is not always a friendly place for tourists. We have Great White Sharks hovering off our beaches, man-eating crocodiles in our...
View ArticleRevelations Part 26, Chapter 20 (Focus on Faith)
by Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeI’ve been thinking about verse 10 from Chapter 19 last week. There are some who are wannabe prophets, who really haven’t been divinely inspired by God or blessed with the gift of...
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Blanco United Methodist Church's Vacation Bible School (Focus on Faith)
Blanco United Methodist Church hosted almost 75 children the week of June 23 for their annual vacation bible school. This year the children learned that 'God Helps us STAND STRONG' through song, games,...
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Blanco Veterinary Clinic Welcomes Kim Warren (Community News)
by Merannda ButtonBlanco Veterinary Clinic has welcomed a new Vet to the team, Kim Warren DVM. Kim earned her degree from A&M and has over 4 years experience as a technician in Lubbock and Dripping...
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Boy Scout Troop 497 Camps at Worth Ranch (Community News)
On family night in Dress A Uniform, From L-R: Joe, Morgan, Denise, Skylar, Kendall, Matthew, Alex, Joaquin, Jacob, Mitchell and Brett.By Denise WagnerEight scouts and three scout leaders loaded up on...
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New Bar-B-Que Plans to Open in September (Community News)
by Merannda ButtonJust as the sign says, soon there will ‘finally’ be a BBQ in Blanco again. The former Riley’s BBQ and Steakhouse building has been bought by Mike Betzer and business partner Gary...
View ArticleAre you going with the cheapest bid? (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builder / Vallone Real EstateHow does one determine what bid to go with? First off, you should always get at least 3 bids on any job. Once the bids come in, you...
View ArticleWhat are you asking? (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsWhat are you asking? One of the first steps to selling your home is deciding how much to ask for it. Several factors influence pricing a home … some...
View ArticleYCAP Summer ‘Splash Bash’ This Weekend (Community News)
By Josh GisselOn Saturday, July 20th YCAP will be hosting their monthly EPIC Event. “What better way to celebrate summer, than to hold our annual ‘Splash Bash’ at the city swimming pool?” stated YCAP...
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Local FFA Members Honored at State FFA Convention (School)
San Antonio Livestock Exposition Scholarships were awarded to Ed Alvardao, Tyler Hardin, Callie Culton, Colton Childress and Sam Isenberg.by Jason MarekRecently, eleven members of the Blanco FFA...
View ArticleLand Acquisition, Building Plans and Transparency Foremost for ESD Board...
By Merannda ButtonAt the June 16 regular meeting of the Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Commissioners, two new board members were elected to fill the secretary and treasurer spots...
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