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Local American Legion Boys Participate in Government Instruction Program at...
Local American Legion Boys State 2013 participants Gerald King, John Chick and Kenneth Standridge are recognized at Post 352 dinner on July 25.American Legion Boys State is a fast-paced, week-long,...
View ArticleGillespie Race Meet Returns to Fair Grounds This Weekend (Regional News)
Live pari-mutuel horse racing returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds in Fredericksburg on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11. Also taking place that weekend in the Show Barn at the Gillespie County...
View ArticleHow Does your Garden Grow? (Features)
By Judy DorsettThe local garden centers are receiving fall flowers and vegetable transplants. They invite you to choose your plants early. If you are transplanting tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc....
View ArticleModern Day Apostles (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comRomans 15:20-21 “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: But as it is written, To...
View ArticleA Friend of God (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence Coffee“Thus saith the Lord the maker thereof, the Lord that formed it, to establish it; the Lord is his name; Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty...
View ArticleOne With Us (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristFormer President George H.W. Bush was sitting in a wheelchair with his head shaved and holding a little boy with a bald head. The 89-year-old President...
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Announcing the 2013-2014 JV Cheerleaders (Sports)
The Blanco High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders attended a NCA home cheer camp where they received superior and excellent ratings for cheers and sideline chants. They also received a bid to compete...
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Panther Volleyball Campers Rally for Fall Season (Sports)
3rd-6th grade participants. Front row L-R: Marissa Ruiz, Riley Jo Edmondson, Angela Lovingood, Chloe Mangold, Emily Lovingood, Meadow Schlinke, Lauren Anderson, Riley Davis, and Ashlinn Calzoncit....
View ArticleCharity Golf Tournament Looks for Sponsors (Community News)
The Highland Lakes Crisis Center is looking for sponsors for the 30th Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction to raise funds to continue services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in...
View ArticleClean Job Sites are Important (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builder / Vallone Real EstateWhy is a clean job site so important? As a builder, we take extra time to make sure our jobsites are always clean. This aids in safety...
View ArticleYou Really can Afford to Buy a Home (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsYou’re probably hearing that mortgage rates are at favorable levels and that now’s the time to buy a home. But maybe you’re also thinking, “I’ll never...
View ArticleCommissioners Implement Burn Ban, Effective Until September 10 (Community News)
By Tricia HartmannBlanco County Commissioners held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. All four County Commissioners and Blanco County Judge Bill Guthrie met in the Commissioners Courtroom...
View ArticleMeet the Panthers Night! (Sports)
Monday, August 19, 6:00 PM at the Blanco High School Gym Pizza will be available, free from the Concessions Stand. The new Spirit Shirts and the new and improved Panther Tunnel will be unveiled at the...
View ArticleBlanco ISD Exceeds State, Region Scores in 2013 Accountability Ratings (School)
By Priscilla SealsBlanco ISD Curriculum Director Rick Labuhn presented 2013 state Accountability Ratings to trustees at their August 12 meeting. The district and all three campuses met state standards...
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American Legion Hosts Open House, Ribbon Cutting (Community News)
Front Row L-R: Kenny Standridge Boy Scout, Carlos Ybarra Canyon Lake JROTC, Reyvin White Canyon Lake JROTC, Christina Rider Canyon Lake JROTC. Back Row L-R: Laura Vazant, Past Commander Bruce Hugelet,...
View ArticleThe Living Mannequins (Mustard Seeds)
by Keith J McClellanLike most youth groups, the “Magnet STAR” kids needed to raise some funds in order to carry out their high school theatre activities. They came to me, their principal, for some...
View ArticleRoad-funding Legislation Passes (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — A third called session of the Texas Legislature began July 30 and ended Aug. 5 with the task completed: passage of legislation to create a new funding path for transportation...
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Blanco County News on the Road! (Community News)
Sam & Margo Davis attended a Jeep Jamboree Off-Road event on August 3rd while on vacation in Aspen, Colorado. They reported unbelievable scenery and enjoyable temperatures ranging 52-72...
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Homeschooled Children Visit the Pioneer Museum (Community News)
By Linda HowardThe museum hosted a group of homeschooled children and their parents from the Kendalia, Boerne and Spring Branch areas on August 1st. This group numbered 23 people. We were amazed at the...
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Library Adds Reading Material for All Ages (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckThe Blanco Library is pleased to announce that The Libri Foundation has donated 80 children’s books to our community. The Libri Foundation’s mission is to help rural libraries like...
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