Blanco Police Chief Proposes Curfew for Teens (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsAt the July 9 meeting of the governing body of Blanco, Police Chief Mike Ritchey presented council members with a proposed curfew for Blanco teens. It would require teens aged 16 and...
View ArticleLibrary Opens Photo Contest for 2014 Calendar (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckPhoto Contest Time! The Blanco Library is gearing up to put together our 2014 Blanco Calendar and we want your pictures! Submit your pictures of what you think makes Blanco unique or...
View ArticleLetters from Guatemala (Mustard Seeds)
by Keith J McClellanWhile doing research in the schools of Guatemala’s highlands in 1969, I sent letters home describing some of my experiences. The following is taken from those letters: Momostenango,...
View ArticleLawmakers Pass New Abortion Regulations (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Legislation relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers and facilities was passed by the Texas Senate on July 13, and now moves to the governor’s mansion to be...
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Memorial Benefitting Edwards’ Family Scheduled for Sunday (Announcements)
Submitted by Will PorterA Memorial Benefit for Ashton Edwards’ family will be held Sunday, July 21 at Yett Park. BBQ plates will be served from 11am to 5pm by donation. Live music will play from 12pm...
View ArticleCases of Whooping Cough Reported in Johnson City (Community News)
By Josh GisselThe whooping cough is making its rounds in the U.S. and researchers say it is caused by a germ that may be resistant to the current vaccine. The most recent cases were first reported in...
View ArticleMarble Falls Specialty Clinic now Offers Extended Care Services (Community News)
MARBLE FALLS, Texas – The Scott & White Specialty Clinic-Marble Falls will begin offering advanced family care without the need for an appointment beginning Monday, July 15. Scott & White’s...
View ArticleFredericksburg Fun all Summer Long (Community News)
A weekend highlighted by live pari-mutuel horse racing and a celebration of the community’s German heritage awaits visitors to Fredericksburg. The Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, Inc.,...
View ArticleBlanco County Conservation Partners Host Local Work Group Meeting (Community...
From NRCSThe USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Blanco County and the Pedernales Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to attend their 2013 Local Working...
View ArticleAre you Prepared in the Event of a Fire Nearby? (Columns)
By Chris DeBremaecker, Master Gardener, Blanco CountyHave you done everything possible to increase the chance that you, your loved ones and your home will survive a fire? Even some relatively simple...
View ArticleRevelations Part 27; Chapter 21 (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeRevelation 21:1-27 “1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy...
View ArticleThe Way Up Is Down (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comJames 4:6,10 says “But he gives more grace. Wherefore he says, God resists the proud, but gives grace unto the humble…. Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord,...
View ArticleThe Unused Cup (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristEarly one Sunday morning, a group of party leaders came by the White House to see President James A. Garfield to discuss a bill they thought should be...
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Ultra Quest Strength and Conditioning Camp Trains Athletes in Speed, Agility...
Alexis Bates practices agility drills.by Diana SchwindRead Article.9 photos attached to this article.More from Sports.
View ArticleWhy a Signed Contract Isn’t the End of a Sale (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsWhew. The buyer and seller both signed the contract, so that’s it, right? The house is sold, and everyone moves on. Not so fast. There’s still a long...
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Nisbet Ranch Sales, LLC Announces 60 Year Anniversary (Announcements)
From Nisbet Ranch SalesTop-selling Real Estate Firm Nisbet Ranch Sales, LLC is celebrating 60 years of doing business. The firm goes back to 1953 when Helen Nisbet started what was then known as Ranch...
View ArticleWatch the Building Stages (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builder / Vallone Real EstateSo you have decided to build, completed your design and plans, picked a builder and are ready to go. What do you do now? If you live...
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Panther Softball Players Receive State Awards (Sports)
Callie Culton 2A Academic All State Team,Texas Girls Coaches AssociationBy Rusty HicksRead Article.5 photos attached to this article.More from Sports.
View ArticleHill Country 100 Club Donates $10,000 to Family of Fallen Firefighter...
From the Hill Country 100 ClubThe Hill Country 100 Club, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, announced that they have made a $10,000 donation to the immediate family of fallen Tow Volunteer...
View ArticlePEC Members Eligible for Low-Interest Energy Saver Loans from RBFCU...
From PECPedernales Electric Cooperative is working with Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) to offer PEC members low-interest loans to finance energy-efficiency or renewable energy projects....
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