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Blanco VFD First on Scene at Kendall County Fire (Community News)
Photo by Mike West.Submitted by Ann HallBlanco VFD was first on the scene Saturday August 24, when a fire broke out in the garage of Ronnie Immel’s brother’s home on Delaware Creek Road in Kendall...
View ArticleAmil Baker Appointed as County Surveyor (Community News)
By Tricia HartmannThe Blanco County Commissioners Court met in a Special Meeting of the Court on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. The Special Meeting was held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Blanco...
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JC City Secretary Arrested on Felony Theft Charges (Community News)
By Heather WagnerJohnson City’s City Secretary Stacy Castillo was arrested on Sunday, August 25 for Theft of Property greater than $21,000 but less than $100,000, a second degree felony. According to...
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Blanco ISD Historical Building Dedication a ‘Tremendous Success’ (School)
By Willard GibbonsFrom BISDBlanco ISD dedicated its newly renovated historical building in ceremonies held last Saturday. Approximately 300 people were in attendance. “This building has seen its good...
View ArticleWhat a Texan Needs to Know About the Affordable Care Act (Regional News)
From the Texas Assoc. of Health UnderwritersA 2012 Deloitte survey of U.S. businesses found that 9 percent of U.S. employers plan to drop health care coverage for their workers in the next three years,...
View ArticleIce Cream, the Elixir Extraordinaire (Mustard Seeds)
by Keith J McClellanAcross the street from where I grew up was Trudy and Owen Frame’s little café and ice cream store, the White Spot. I remember one hot summer day my cousin and I decided to find out...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: AG Holder Files Suit...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — The U.S. Department of Justice on Aug. 22 announced it would file a lawsuit against the State of Texas over the state’s voter photo identification law, passed as Senate Bill 14...
View ArticleBudget Approval Nears for Blanco EMS and VFD (Community News)
By Merannda ButtonThe regular meeting of the Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 (South) was held Tuesday, August 20. EMS Director Mike West reported 77 total calls for the month. “It’s not...
View ArticleNorman Edward Weirich (Obituaries)
Norman Edward Weirich, 64, of Johnson City passed away August 21, 2013 at his home. He was born July 28, 1949 in Johnson City to Albert Emil Weirich and Olivia Elfreida Jacoby Weirich. Norman was...
View ArticleJacqueline Doris Lund Schramm Saey (Obituaries)
Jacqueline Doris Lund Schramm Saey passed away on August 22, 2013 in Blanco, Texas. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marie (Rowles) Lund and was born July 12, 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri....
View ArticleEtelka A. Rust (Obituaries)
Etelka Anna Rust, 98 of Spring Branch Texas passed away on Thursday August 22, 2013 in a Blanco Nursing Home. Visitation was held on Sunday August 25, 2013 at Crofts – Crow Funeral Home from 3:00 PM to...
View ArticleHospital to Offer High School Athletic Injury Evaluations (Community News)
Hill Country Memorial Hospital, orthopedic surgeons and rehab professionals are teaming up to offer orthopedic and physical therapy evaluations to high school athletes on Saturdays this fall beginning...
View ArticleLocal Stargazers Plan A Night of Observing (Community News)
The Hill Country Astronomers, a group of amateur astronomy enthusiasts from the surrounding area will have their monthly meeting on Monday, September 2 at the Hill Country University Center in...
View ArticleBlanco Area Lodge Gives to First Responders Fund (Community News)
A donation from Twin Sisters Hermann Sons Lodge No. 138 will be helping the West Volunteer Fire Department replace equipment lost when a fertilizer plant in West exploded in April. Hermann Sons Grand...
View ArticleA Texas Fall Favorite, The Renewable Energy Roundup Unfolds in Fredericksburg...
Fredericksburg, TX -- At the 13th annual Renewable Energy Roundup & Green Living Fair (The Roundup) we’ll be filling the grounds with exhibitors and packing the tents with outstanding speakers and...
View ArticleThe Master on Prayer Part 2 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com1Ti 2:1-2 I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in...
View ArticleThinking (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeHave you ever wondered what it would be like if you were on a deserted island, with no other human being around? Follow me here. Close your eyes and what do you see? Darkness. If...
View ArticleFinding A Way Out (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristOn the morning of their flight the pilot was preparing the crew for the day's route, he noticed the new blonde flight attendant was missing. When he...
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Varsity Volleyball Posts 14-4 Record: Takes 3rd at Bastrop Tournament (Sports)
#12 Ashley Hall and #15 Jamie McClinton jump in unison to block Bastrop.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panther volleyball team played dual matches against Boerne and Llano at Boerne High...
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Cheerleaders Accept Check from BYFL (Sports)
The Blanco Cheer Varsity and Junior Varsity Squads were presented with a $600 check from the Blanco Youth Football League from Youth Cheer coordinator Margarita Ledesma. The check was given for their...
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