Letter to the Editor (Opinion)
I know that coaches have traditionally been “sergeants:”: gruff, demanding, moody, and beloved for this because everyone thinks that is what wins wars and games. But times have changed. We now wear...
View ArticleCasting Call for Teen Athlete in a Feature Film (Community News)
Vicky Boone Casting is conducting a state-wide search for athletic male high school student to play a lead role in an upcoming Paramount Pictures film. This film, Pale Blue Dot, is co-written and...
View ArticleWho’s Who in the Blanco Cemetery: #51 in a series (Features)
By Gail McClellanHistory is found in every marker in the Cemetery. Hannah Owen Trainer was the wife of William N. Trainer who was one of the first three settlers in Blanco. At the foot of Sarah Jane...
View ArticleGod’s Love for Us is Everlasting (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeWho doesn’t want to be loved? You know, some people don’t know how to be loved? Some of us, for some reason, don’t know how to handle closeness. We like our privacy and don’t...
View ArticleThe Royal Law (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comRomans 5:8 says, “But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” While we were yet sinners. While we didn’t love God,...
View ArticleHe Was Just Distracted (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristIn August of 2011, a LifeNet helicopter crashed in a pasture near Mosby, Missouri, within sight of and only a mile from the intended destination. The...
View ArticleHonor Roll for the First Six Weeks (School)
Elementary School A Honor Roll 2nd Grade: Tori Adkinson, Cameron Anderson, Alexandra Beliveau, Jessica Blair,CallanDrum,Owen Grosch, William Guler, Reggie Johnson, Lilly LaBuhn, Brayden La Rue, Henry...
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FFA Teams are State Bound (School)
After a very strong performance at the Area VII FFA Fall Career Development Events in Bandera, the Blanco FFA Chapter qualified for state in all four fall CDEs. This marks the 18th consecutive year...
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American Legion Auxiliary Unit 352 Selects Winners for Veterans Contest (School)
The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 352 has selected the winners for the coloring contest and the essay contest for the Veterans Parade. There were 1st Places and Honorable Mentions in each category....
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5th Grade Perfect Attendance for the 1st 6 Weeks (School)
Top row: Ty, Alicia, Anna, Hannah, and Mareena. 2nd row from the top: Sheyanne, Dawson, Lexi, Toni, Stefhany, Cadence, and Andres. 3rd row from the top: Rhealene, Madisen, Jasmine, Gabriel, Savannah,...
View Article8th Grade Falls to Lexington (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe 8th grade Blanco Panther football team lost to the Lexington Eagles, 14-24, on Thursday, October 24. Lexington kicked off to the Blanco 24 yard line with Toby Triesch making a 13...
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Panthers Top Lexington, Take On JC Friday (Sports)
#1 Logan Dodd will take this great catch into the endzone for the game’s first touchdown.By Jason MarekAfter a convincing win over Jarrell the week before, the Panthers wasted little time in setting...
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7th Grade Clips Eagles (Sports)
#7 Eddie Calzoncit picks up yardage for the Panthers.By Diana SchwindThe 7th grade Blanco Panther football team snagged a 22-14 win over the Lexington Eagles on Thursday, October 24. After Jesus...
View ArticleRainwater Revival Sets up in Boerne (Regional News)
Austin, TX – Rainwater harvesting is part of the new water culture in Texas, especially in the Texas Hill Country where water is scarce and precious. On Saturday, November 2, the Rainwater Revival...
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RE/MAX Genesis Welcomes Katy Knoll Jordan (Community News)
Katy Knoll Jordan grew up in Blanco, and returns often to visit family. After graduating from Blanco High School in 1996, she went on to attend Texas Tech University, earning a B.S. in 2000, and the...
View ArticleProtecting Yourself with Contingencies (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsIf you are buying or selling a home, you can protect yourself and your assets by understanding and using contingencies. Contingencies are clauses...
View ArticleProject Graduation Events Begin Friday (Community News)
The Project Graduation Lasagna Dinner will be held from 5-7 pm at the Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Friday, November 8th. All proceeds from the dinner benefit this year's Project Graduation....
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Katherine Anne Porter School Asks for Help After Flooding (Community News)
KAPS administrative assistant, Kelly Marler, installs linoleum in the front office. All the carpet in the school had to be stripped after the flood.Katherine Anne Porter – a not-for-profit charter...
View ArticleExplore the Universe with Stars in the Park (Community News)
By Wayne GosnellHave you ever seen a galaxy directly with your own eyes? How about a nebula? How can the sky have holes in it and why are they black? Will Ison, the mysterious green comet, survive its...
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Seales, Nance Headed to State Cross Country Meet (Sports)
Left Bret Leigh Nance, Right Meaghen SealesAt the Regional Cross Country Meet on Saturday, November, 2, Meaghen Seales and Bret Leigh Nance both secured spots in the State Meet. Meaghen Seales placed...
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