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Panthers Defeat Randolph, Win Fourth Straight: By Jason Marek (Sports)
#4 Alex Palos picks the 2 point conversion on a pass from QB #7 McKay Adamson.by Diana SchwindThe Blanco Panthers completed the regular season by winning their fourth straight game this past Friday...
View ArticleDid a Bomb go off at the Construction Site? (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateWhen you are building a new house or just remodeling, you might think a bomb went off at various points. And why is that? There are...
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Blanco County Farm Bureau Holds Annual Convention (Community News)
The Blanco County Farm Bureau met for the annual convention on October 15 at the Johnson City High School. Over 100 members listened to an informative and inspirational talk from Dr. Rick Machen,...
View ArticleHeavy Rain Causes Problems at Police Station (Community News)
By Priscilla SealsBlanco Police Chief Mike Ritchey reported to city council at their regular meeting November 12 that water from the recent heavy rains rose high enough to leave a water mark on the...
View ArticleChess Club Cafe’s 3rd Annual Thanksgiving Feast Gives Back (Community News)
It's that time of year again, with Thanksgiving right around the corner, the Chess Club Cafe wants to take you out of the kitchen. This year will mark their 3rd annual Thanksgiving Feast. Chef Steve...
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Danbury Ends Blanco’s Season (Sports)
#4 Alex Palos returns the kick-off, giving the Panthers good field position to begin the 2nd half.by Diana SchwindBy Jason MarekThe Danbury Panthers exacted some revenge for last season’s loss to...
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Panther Basketball on a Roll, Win Back to Back (Sports)
#1 Dru Ramirez put up 4 points for the Panthers in Monday night’s game against the Pirates.By Diana SchwindBy Diana SchwindThe Panther Basketball Team started their season with back to back wins over...
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Football Sweetheart and Cheer Beau (School)
Kristin Watt and Phil Alvarado were named Football Sweetheart and Cheer Beau at the Friday, Nov. 8 game. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from School.
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School Board Hears Curriculum Program Update (School)
Elementary School Counselor Patricia Mangold (Left) and Principal Linda Romano (Right) and the Fall Student Council, from L-R: Shae Jester, Chayne Klein, Ava Romero, Gage Nichols, and Andres Elizondo....
View ArticleGovernor Reacts to Health Care Proposal (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — President Obama’s announcement last week proposing an alternative to insurers canceling health insurance plans that no longer meet the federal “Affordable Care” law’s requirement...
View ArticleBlanco Chamber of Commerce Holds Annual Retreat (Community News)
By Libbey Aly, Chamber DirectorThe Blanco Chamber of Commerce elected a new Board of Directors in October and held their Annual Director Retreat on November 7. Aaron Cox, an executive with the Texas...
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Kevin A. Gilroy, Colonel, USAF (Retired) (Obituaries)
On 13 November 2013, Kevin “Mike” Gilroy completed his final flight from this earth, ascending on Wings of Angels into the welcoming arms of his Lord. In the course of a lifetime, it is a rare...
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Stephen A. "Grip" Weber (Obituaries)
On the morning of November 16, 2013, Stephen A. "Grip" Weber of Bastrop was called home to be with his Lord after a brief illness. He was 78 years old. Steve was born in Blanco, Texas on October 8,...
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Byron David DuVall (Obituaries)
Byron David DuVall, 24, passed away November 12, 2013 in Blanco, Texas. He was born in New Braunfels, TX on September 4, 1989. Byron was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. He is survived...
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Oscar Smith Jr. (Obituaries)
Oscar Smith Jr., 71, died Saturday, November 16, 2013, at McAllen Medical Center. Born in Georgetown, Texas, Mr. Smith had lived in Pharr most of his life and was a member of St. Jude’s Catholic...
View ArticleYour Blanco Volunteer Fire Department (Features)
From Blanco VFDMany of our citizens question us on the vehicles and equipment that your fire department owns and maintains. This article will describe the sophisticated equipment that is used by the...
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Blanco Family’s Jeopardy Contestant to Appear in Semi-Finals (Announcements)
John Pearson, son-in-law of Dorsey L. and Angie Smith, is a contestant on the 4:30 p.m. show of Jeopardy’s Teacher Tournament 2013. He first appeared on the show last Thursday and again this Monday and...
View ArticleThe Preservation of Historic Signs (Features)
By Rudy NinoIlluminated signs were not unknown before electricity. An advertisement printed about 1700 mentioned a night time sign lit by candles and in 1840 the legendary showman P.T. Barnum built a...
View ArticleBlanco Masonic Lodge Invites All to Free Dinner: “Care and Share”...
The Blanco Masonic Lodge has announced that the Annual Ernie R. Davis, Jr. Memorial “Care and Share Dinner” will be held on Saturday November 23rd, from 11:00am to 1:00pm or until the food runs out....
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Thank you Blanco County! With your help the Blanco County Cat Coalition has spayed and neutered more than three hundred cats this year. Kitten season is around the corner. Call us at 512-318-5875 if...
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