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New Sign in Place for Lone Star Capital Bank (Community News)
Lone Star Capital Bank completed its operational merger with Cattleman’s National Bank, on February 7, 2014. The new sign for the Blanco location, part of Lone Star's Hill Country division, was...
View ArticleTexas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Candidates Show Differences...
By Ed SterlingAUSTIN — Counting down to Primary Election Day on March 4, Republican Greg Abbott and Democrat Wendy Davis remain the presumptive frontrunners for governor in their respective party...
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Robert Lynn (Bobby) Parkinson (Obituaries)
Robert Lynn (Bobby) Parkinson, 72, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2014 at his home in Boquete, Panama. Bobby was born on December 4, 1941, at St. Joseph Hospital in Houston, Texas, to Ben and...
View ArticleLucia R. Uselton 1933-2014 (Obituaries)
Surrounded by her family, Lucia "Lucy" R. Uselton died in Houston at her son’s home on Sunday, February 16, 2014. Lucy was preceded in death by her husband Whitey Uselton and son Fred Vasquez.She is...
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Friends Chop Firewood (Community News)
L-R: Jennifer Oines, Ann Cook, Cris Faught, Marcy Westcott, Wayne Gosnell, Teresa Turner, Connie BarronFrom Marilynn LagemanThe Friends of Blanco State Park supply split firewood bundles to park...
View ArticleAnn Margaret (Abbott) Wynkoop (Obituaries)
Ann Margaret (Abbott) Wynkoop, 93 of Spring Branch, Tx, passed away on Wednesday February 12th, in a Blanco nursing home. Memorial services will be planned at a later time. Ann was born on June 25,...
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Daddy Daughter Dance a Night to Remember (Community News)
The Daddy Daughter Dance on Saturday, February 15 was a special evening where dads and daughters danced and laughed the night away. The Second Mile Rec. Center was the perfect place for the occasion....
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Annual Project Graduation Golf Tournament to be held March 23 (School)
Blanco High School seniors, Ashlyn Stephens and Callie Nance, prepare for the Annual Project Graduation Golf Tournament to be held March 23 at 1:00 pm at the Vaaler Creek Golf Course. Registration...
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Snapshot of the Week (Features)
This photo was taken on the morning of February 12, in Karen Watson’s back yard, just north of Blanco, where it stayed 28 degrees for more than 32 hours. That’s Texas weather for you! Read Article.1...
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Hill Country Lawn and Garden Quilt Show Set for March 29 (Regional News)
Highland Lakes Master Gardener Quilters (l-r) Donna Maier, Sue Kersey, Sharon Jenson, Carol Nicholson, Fredi Franki, Noveleen Parker, Kitty Rawlings, and Cynthia Chisolm recently presented their...
View ArticleHistoric Preservation Commission Holds Planning Workshop (Community News)
From Retta MartinThe Blanco Historic Preservation Commission (BHPC) held a 2014 Planning Workshop at the Blanco Library on Saturday, February 15. Attending were commissioners Jim Harris, Jo Nell Haas,...
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Sheriff’s Department Debuts New Look for Vehicles (Community News)
The Blanco County Sheriff's Office recently had two new 2014 Ford F150 patrol vehicles delivered. Sheriff Robert Morgan decided to upgrade the look of the Sheriff's Department vehicles with new...
View ArticleWhat Will God Do In OUR Day? (Focus on Faith)
By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.comI encourage you to read Psalm 145. Verse 4 says, “One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.” It is very important - even...
View ArticleTaking Time for God (Focus on Faith)
By Mrs. Lawrence CoffeeProverbs 18:1 “1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom.” So, this verse seems to say, when someone has separated themselves...
View ArticleMiddle C (Focus on Faith)
By John Kinslow, minister, Blanco church of ChristWhen American author Lloyd C. Douglas was a university student, he lived in a boarding house. Downstairs on the first floor was a retired music teacher...
View ArticleProject Graduation Schedule of Events (School)
Class of 2014 Project Graduation Blanco High School Seniors are continuing their fundraising efforts for Project Graduation. Please mark your calendar for upcoming events to support our Seniors. March...
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Academic, Speech and Debate Teams Receive Honors at Wimberley (School)
Back Row, L-R: Cross Caldwell, Tyler Schlinke, Colton Barrow, and Jayden Barron. Middle Row L-R: Patton Keutz, Christina Cortes, and Ian Kirkland. Front Row, L-R: Drew Ritter, Adrian Lamphier, and...
View ArticleDistrict Site-Based Committee Addresses New Legislative Requirement:...
From BISDBlanco ISD’s District Site-Based Decision Committee met on Monday to assess the district in regards to Community and Student Engagement. “We had a good meeting,” said Superintendent Dr. Buck...
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BHS Students of the 4th 6 weeks (School)
Students (L-R) Chase Coggins, Maryn McMain, Charlsey Smith, and Loraina Soto.Read Article.1 photo attached to this article.More from School.
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Blanco High School Seniors Present Mr/Ms Pageant (School)
Blanco High School seniors presented the Mr/Ms pageant. Winners were Mason 'Masy' Leblanc and Megan 'Gary' Wier. Runners up were Rance 'Regina' Dollahite and Kasie 'Aaron' Dowdy. Thanks to all who came...
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