Automated External Defibrillators Now Installed at all Five Planned Blanco...
By Priscilla SealsThe December 16 meeting of Blanco Emergency Services District #2 was called to order by President Ann Hall, with all directors present except secretary Becky Greathouse. The November...
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St. Ferdinands Dedicates New Sanctuary (Community News)
By Willard GibbonsBy Merannda ButtonSt Ferdinand Catholic Church’s new sanctuary is completed and ready to welcome worshippers. They held a dedication ceremony performed by Joe Vasquez, Bishop of the...
View ArticleGVTC Foundation Establishes New Scholarship in Honor of CEO (Community News)
From GVTCThe GVTC Foundation is adding another college scholarship to help local students pursue higher education. The Ritchie T. Sorrells Scholarship was created to recognize the achievements of...
View Article“But I’ll Be Seventy Years Old!” (Mustard Seeds)
by Keith J McClellanAfter many years of service as a builder and missionary my father was retiring to the little town of his birth nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains of northern...
View ArticleBerry to Succeed Steen as Secretary of State (Regional News)
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry on Dec. 19 announced the appointment of Nandita Berry of Houston as the 109th Texas Secretary of State, effective Jan. 7, 2014. She succeeds John Steen, who was...
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Brenda Joyce (Yecker) Lieck (Obituaries)
Brenda Joyce (Yecker) Lieck was born on August 24, 1947 to Wilburn James Yecker and Marjorie Irene (Miller) Yecker in San Antonio, TX. Her school days were spent in the San Antonio ISD and graduated...
View ArticleYour Blanco Volunteer Fire Department (Features)
A Fireman’s Prayer When I am called to duty, God, Wherever flames may rage, Give me the strength to save some life Whatever be its age. Help me embrace a little child Before it is too late, Or save an...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor (Opinion)
Dear Editor It angers me to see the American Legions bullied out by the school for a parking lot. I ask myself why, why does this bother me, the outcome does not affect my life what so ever. This whole...
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Hunting Season (Community News)
Bret Leigh Nance took this nine point on the Weber Ranch in Blanco County on December 19th. Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from Community News.
View ArticleChristmas Meditations (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com“Glorious now, behold Him arise! King and God and Sacrifice!”. “Nails, spear, shall pierce Him through, the cross be borne for me, for you; Hail, hail, the Word made...
View ArticleBELIEVE! (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeWe should praise God with uplifted hearts and hands, thanking Him that His Spirit is dwelling in all of us who BELIEVE in Jesus! He said He’d never leave us nor forsake us! We...
View ArticleThe Gift (Focus on Faith)
John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristWhen we were burdened by our sins and destined for eternal destruction (Matthew 7:13-14), Jesus, the Son of God, came to OUR rescue. He left the glories...
View ArticlePanthers Face Tough Tournament Competition (Sports)
By Diana SchwindThe Blanco girls basketball team battled tough opponents in the Harper Tournament December 5-7 and in the Canyon Lake Tournament December 12-14. At Harper the Panthers defeated the...
View ArticlePanthers Lose to Lady Horns in Overtime (Sports)
By Diana SchwindOn Tuesday, December 17, the Panther girls Varsity team lost in overtime to the Harper Lady Horns, 65-67. Lexee Jenkins led the Panthers blazing the nets with 24 points. Charlsey Smith,...
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Kids Who Roar, 3rd 6 Weeks (School)
Blanco Elementary recognized their Kids Who Roar for the 3rd 6 Weeks. Kids Who Roar were recognized for the Character Trait of Caring. Congratulations! Top row: Cadence, Danae, and Avery. Middle row:...
View ArticleRed Cross Safety Tips to Prevent Holiday Home Fires (Features)
From the American Red CrossThe American Red Cross urges residents to take extra precautions with heating, cooking and decorating around the holidays. As the Hill Country continues to experience cold...
View ArticleA Taxing Time For Homeowners (The Real Estate Corner)
From Waymond Lightfoot, By Texas Assoc. of RealtorsYour home has a great value to you, but one time when you want your home to be worth less is when it’s time to pay your property taxes. Each year,...
View ArticlePrepare Your Home for Christmas (Putting the Pieces Together)
By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, A Paragon Builders / Vallone Real EstateIt might be a little late this year to do some of these things to prepare your home for Christmas, but you might want to make a list...
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Blanco Middle School Wins District 27-AA UIL Academic Meet: Students Score...
2013- ‘14 Middle School UIL District Champs. Photo by Lisa Rogers.From BISDBlanco Middle School, with strong performances across all grade levels and categories, out performed five other schools and...
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Blanco Elementary Finishes Third at District 27-AA UIL Academic Meet (School)
Students came out to cheer Blanco Elementary UIL students on as they left for UIL in Lago Vista.From BISDBlanco Elementary finished a close third at the District 27-AA UIL Academic Meet held Friday,...
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