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The Christian Walk (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco Church of ChristOn August 18, 2000 Jean Beliveau went out for a walk and kept on walking until he had walked around the world. He covered 47,000 miles through 64...
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Who's Who in the Blanco Cemetery: Part 41 in a series (Blanco Blog)
By Gail McClellanDo you remember last year when Yalene Hobbs was researching "The Cow Lady,” Miss Annie? Her research is fascinating. One clue led to another, then another, then another. Yalene never...
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Historical Chuck Wagons Come to Blanco’s Buggy Barn Museum (Community News)
The first weekend of November has always been the big hunters’ day for deer hunting in the Hill Country. Well, something new is rolling into Blanco this year: historical chuck wagons, with cooking...
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Scouts Attend STEM Campout (Community News)
Morgan Lockwood and Skylar Wagner standing behind their group’s catapult.The BSA Capitol Area Council has started a new program that concentrates on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). On...
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Scouts Host Court of Honor (Community News)
The Boy Scouts recently had their first Court of Honor for Fall 2012 on September 17, 2012. The Court of Honor is a special meeting the troop has to recognize the scouts who have achieved awards over...
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Lucky Leaf 4-H Plants Trees for Community Service Day (Community News)
Carly Romero, Will Ponder, and Maritza PonderOn October 13, the Lucky Leaf 4-H club participated in a statewide community service day known as “One Day 4-H.” This is a way for all 4-H members, parents,...
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Lady Panthers District Runnerup (Sports)
Ashley Hall passes the ball to the setter.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panther volleyball team completed their district schedule with a 3-1 win over the Johnson City Lady Eagles on...
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Alicia Villarreal Ramirez (Obituaries)
Alicia Villarreal Ramirez, age 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 27, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born in Rio Grande City in 1927, lived much of her youth as a migrant farm...
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Construction Progresses at Elementary Campus (School)
New cafeteria equipment was lined up outside the new elementary cafeteria on Wednesday as progress is made toward its grand opening after the Thanksgiving holidays.Photo courtesy BISD.From Blanco...
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JV Panthers Level the Lexington Eagles (Sports)
Dru Ramirez kicks off for Blanco.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Blanco football junior varsity posted another strong win taking down the Lexington Eagles 40-0 on Thursday, October 25. The...
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Blanco Falls to Lexington (Sports)
Alex Palos separates the Eagle player from the football as the turf flies.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Jason MarekBilled as the Game of the Week by the Austin News, Blanco traveled to Lexington to take on...
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Panther Cross Country Runners Qualify for Regionals: Meaghen Seales District...
Meaghen Seales, Breanna Collins, Corinne Johnston, Bret Nance.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe District 27-AA cross country meet was held Wednesday, October 24, in Comfort. Though few in...
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News from the Blanco Library (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckHoliday time is almost here and we have a few gift ideas for you! Stop by our library and purchase a beautiful Hill Country calendar for $5, yummy salsa for $7, a fun “I support the...
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Clinic on the Road to Completion (Regional News)
Crews work on the specialty clinic–Wayne & Eileen Hurd Regional Medical Center Scott & White–in October. While construction continues on the outside, the infrastructure is being put in place on...
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When Disasters Hit Your Area (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real EstateWatching all the weather disasters on the East Coast just reminded me of the times we have seen disaster here or nearby....
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Five questions to help you decide between a new or existing home (The Real...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Association of RealtorsYou’ve decided that you’re ready to buy a home. While there are many decisions you’ll have to make during the process, one will be whether you...
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Economic News Week: October 29, 2012 (Regional News)
By Tony Stevenson, SWBC MortgageThe Dow is not disappointing my predictions up to election day, going back and forth from 12,500-13,500. The Dow ended last Friday at 13107.21. A couple of reasons given...
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Dora J. (Beckmann) Martin (Obituaries)
Dora J. (Beckmann) Martin passed from this life on October 22, 2012 in Albuquerque, NM. Born in Blanco, TX, August 1, 1941 to Hugo and Alexa Beckmann, she is survived by her husband of fifty years...
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Pearl Wood Greebon (Obituaries)
Pearl Wood Greebon passed into the arms of her loving Father on November 3, 2012 at the age of 99 years 27 days. She was born October 7, 1913 in the Adrian Conn house. She was preceded in death by her...
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Knives, Tomahawks and Bullwhips Discovered in Blanco (Community News)
Photo by Glynn Miller.By Keith J. McClellanThey came into Blanco by the truckload, the trailer load, in backpacks, duffel bags and suitcases. They were carried around by the hands full, attached to...
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