Letter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor, It was a very sad day when an eviction notice was posted on Blanco's American Legion Building. Veterans, 10 days to get out. The message this sends to our community lacks loyalty,...
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Dear Editor, It is with a grateful heart and awe that I find myself writing this letter. Boy, what a community Blanco is. So many people made me shine Saturday night. I must start with my family. My...
View ArticleLibrary Offers Affordable Care Act Navigator (Community News)
By Crystal SpybuckCommunity Announcement: Blanco County has an Affordable Care Act Navigator. This person has been trained to help people navigate the government HealthCare website and apply for the...
View ArticleDale H. Smith: 6/1/1938 – 12/15/2013 (Obituaries)
Dale Holmer Smith was born in San Diego, California on June 1st, 1938. He grew up on a dairy farm where he assisted his family in running the dairy. He played football in high school where he excelled....
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Hunting Season (Community News)
Jacee Purvis of Blanco shot this nice 10-point buck this hunting season out at the Haas Ranch on Ranch Road 1888. This is her first deer. Jacee is 8 years old and a student at Blanco Elementary. Read...
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Help Spread Christmas Joy to the Residents of Live Oak Medical Center...
Gifts are now being accepted for the Resident of Live Oak Medical Center at Cattleman’s National Bank, 1108 Main St. in Blanco. Acceptable items are: Toiletries (shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste,...
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Uptown Blanco holds Grand Opening for Textile Studio (Community News)
From Uptown BlancoUptown Blanco Arts and Entertainment celebrated another Grand Opening and ribbon cutting on December 6th. The event took place at the Textile Studio which occupies the building on the...
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U.S.S. Blanco County Finally Home (Features)
The USS Blanco County (LST-344), has finally come home. Yes, there really was a ship named the U.S.S. Blanco County. She was one of the essential ships of WW2 designed to bring troops, vehicles and...
View ArticleTots Need Toys Provides for Another Year (Community News)
Tots Need Toys joyfully made Christmas 2013 a little brighter for seventy-seven children from thirty-four families in the southern half of Blanco County. Members of St. Ferdinand Catholic Church, New...
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Quilters on the Square meet for Christmas Gathering (Community News)
The Blanco Quilters on the Square met this past Saturday. Following the monthly meeting the group played "Quilt Bingo" and then enjoyed lunch together at the Uptown Blanco Restaurant for their 1st...
View ArticleMary, Joseph, & Emmanuel, Part 3 (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comThis will be the third and final part in my series on Mary, Joseph, & Emmanuel. I pray you have gleaned some wisdom from the lives of Mary & Joseph; and that...
View ArticleYes, You Can Know Jesus! (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeI’m so grateful to God our heavenly Father for preserving His Word throughout all the generations it took to finally get to me. I guess that’s why my heart is so full of love and...
View ArticleWhat Do We See (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristWe need sight. We can be and often are blinded to the truth. Satan convinces us that our sins are not so bad. We fail to see the need for spiritual...
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Panthers Run By Ro-Hawks and Longhorns (Sports)
#1 David Ramirez lays the ball in the basket for Blanco.Photo by Diana Schwind.By Diana SchwindThe Panthers recorded two more wins defeating the Randolph Ro-Hawks 54-45 on Tuesday December 10 and...
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Blanco Captures 1st in Johnson City Tournament: Places 3rd in Devine...
Back Row L-R: Tyler Schlinke, Kyle Sauceda, Carlin Green, Brett Champion, and Ty Royce. Front Row L-R: Trent Dechert, David Ramirez, Josh McCaslin, and Jacob McCaslin. Not Picutred- Alfredo...
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Blanco FFA Wins Leadership Sweepstakes (School)
Junior LDE TeamsThe Blanco FFA had an outstanding performance at the Hill District Leadership Development Events on Monday, November 11th. Of the 14 events held, the Blanco FFA Chapter competed in 12,...
View ArticleEnd-of-the-Year Holidays are an Ideal Time to Sell Your Home (The Real Estate...
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsWith all the activity surrounding the winter holidays, why would you even consider selling a home this time of year? Many consumers think it’s not...
View ArticleRich Giron Joins Myane Realty (Community News)
From J. Myane RealtyJ. Myane Realty is pleased to announce that Richard Giron has joined J. Myane Realty and will be working in the Blanco office. Prior to joining J. Myane Realty, Richard was...
View ArticleRenovation Realty (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders/Vallone Real EstateRenovation is a big word. According to Webster’s Dictionary, Renovate means: to make changes and repairs to (an old house, building,...
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REVEL Brings Christmas Cheer to BPA Concert (Community News)
From L-R: Carmelo de los Santos, Vicki Pautz, Carla McElhaney and Joel Becktell.A sold out audience was treated to REVEL's delicious holiday musical banquet at the Blanco Performing Arts concert on...
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