Astronauts Land in Blanco, Part 1 (Features)
By Keith J. McClellanWho would have guessed that Blanco would be home to two, and possibly three, Space Shuttle commanders/pilots? Terence T. “Tom” Henricks and Daniel C. Brandenstein each moved to...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Governor Goes on...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Maryland is the next state in Gov. Rick Perry’s sights. He’s already been to California, Connecticut, Missouri and New York to court businesses, hoping they will pull up stakes...
View ArticleBetty Jean Patterson (Obituaries)
Betty Jean died September 16, 2013 at Ghost Creek Ranch in Blanco, Texas. She was born July 2, 1925 in Oklahoma City to Col. Clint T. Johnson and Ruth Ester (Smith) Johnson. Her big brother was Bernard...
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Remember When... A Look Back at Blanco County History (Remember When)
September 17, 1976September 21,1988 Community Effort Assists Hurricane Gilbert Evacuees The Blanco area was spared the destruction of Hurricane Gilbert, and yet blessed with much needed rain. It...
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Letter of Thanks from the Alvarado Family (Announcements)
We would like to thank the community of Blanco, Blanco EMS, Blanco Police Department, Air Life, surrounding law enforcement agencies and members of the Blanco/Comfort ISD family for their help,...
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Blanco Resident Donates to Locks of Love (Community News)
Blanco resident Ryan Perkins donated 18 inches of hair to Locks of Love. He hopes to encourage others to do the same. Ryan donates in honor of his Grandmothers, Mary Stauffer and Marion Perkins, who...
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World War 2 Museum Prepares for Soft Opening (Features)
There is an new game brewing up on the north side of town. The Blanco County WW2 Museum is preparing to open later this month on a limited basis. The WW2 Museum is the latest component in what is...
View ArticleLibrary Announces Photo Contest Winner (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckCongratulations to Mary Beth Bueno as our 2013 Photo Contest Winner! Her photo will be in the Blanco Library’s 2014 calendar, as will other picture submissions. If you submitted a...
View ArticleGuidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings in Blanco (Features)
By Rudy NinoThis is a continuation from last week’s article on the ‘Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings’. Here is the web’s...
View ArticleBlanco Performing Arts Announces 4th Season (Community News)
Blanco Performing Arts is delighted to present Outside the Music Box, the fourth season of stellar classical music concerts in the beautiful Uptown Blanco Ballroom. The new season promises to expand...
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"Golf Fishing" On Par at AGF (Community News)
By Pastor J.D. LinkAnd He saith unto them, "Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men." (Matthew 4:19 KJV) A good time of laughing, fun, and fellowship was had by the men's group of Abundant Grace...
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Bringing Joy to Residents at LBJ Medical Center... (Announcements)
Olga Palomino, Activities Director at LBJ Medical Center and Nursing Home, celebrated her birthday on Monday, September 16. Volunteers from Blanco brought smiles to all the elderly with cake and...
View ArticleAmerican Legion Post 352 Gears up for 6th Annual Veterans Parade (Community...
The American Legion Memorial Highway Post 352 & its Auxiliary are gearing up for the 6th annual Veterans Parade on Saturday November 9, 2013 at 10:00AM in beautiful downtown Blanco, Texas. They are...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor, The "Hill Country Heartbeat" EMS fundraiser on Saturday September 14 was successful due to our generous sponsors. Thank you. Heart Stopping: Blanco National Bank, Methodist Stone Oak...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
September 13, 2013 To The Editor: Last night I attended a disturbingly sad meeting. A small but intense group of genteel veterans (U.S. Veterans, mind you) and their lovely spouses were gathered...
View ArticleThe Master on Prayer, Part 5 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, Agf-blanco.comI encourage you to read Matt 18:21-35 carefully. We find in this story a very important teaching on forgiveness. This must be considered when it comes to answered...
View ArticleThe Son of a Man Who Died For His Country (Focus on Faith)
John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristOn February 23, 1836 the dictator of Mexico, Antonio López de Santa Ana, arrived with an army of 5,000 men. When Bowie fell ill, Travis, with 186 men,...
View ArticleDo you Trust God with your Life? (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeWhat a question, right? Do we trust God with our life? The very life He gave us! Do we give it back to Him and ask Him to lead us and guide us? Do we take all our plans and ideas...
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FFA Members Attend Leadership Camp (School)
This past week, 13 members of the Blanco FFA Chapter attended the annual Hill District FFA Leadership Camp in Fredericksburg. While there, over 150 FFA members from 14 schools across the Hill Country...
View ArticleDon’t Miss Andrew Ripp in Concert, September 25 (Community News)
By Tricia HartmannThe name Andrew Ripp is being spoken by students from Round Rock to San Antonio to Blanco, Texas. Students will have the opportunity to hear the magic of Andrew’s music here in...
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