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Blanco Students began 2-a-day practices for fall sports and band this week. Scrimmages begin soon, see page 9 for details. The band will have a ‘Sunset Concert’, August 20 at 8:00 pm at the Courthouse. Photos by Diana Schwind
I had a blast as the Blanco County Fair Queen this year. I would do it over again if I could, but I can't. It is almost Fair and Rodeo time again, and that means another queen's contest and a new queen and court. If you are a girl entering your freshman, sophomore or junior year of Highschool, I would encourage you to enter this year's contest.
On Friday, August 9 the Blanco County American Legion and American Legion Auxiliary hosted and Open House and Ribbon Cutting to showcase the new renovations of their meeting hall. The event was attended by many, including State Representative Jason Issac, who presented the American Legion with an Honor and Remember Flag “that specifically recognizes in gratitude and respect the ultimate sacrifice made by members of the United States military in service to our nation.” Each design on the Fl ...
Blanco ISD Curriculum Director Rick Labuhn presented 2013 state Accountability Ratings to trustees at their August 12 meeting. The district and all three campuses met state standards on all four indices—Student Achievement, Student Progress, Closing Performance Gaps, and Post-Secondary Readiness. Blanco Middle School earned Distinction Designation in two areas—Academic Achievement in Mathematics, and Top 25 Percent Student Progress; however, Hispanic and Economically-Disadvantaged Students ...
At the July 9 meeting of the governing body of Blanco, Police Chief Mike Ritchey presented council members with a proposed curfew for Blanco teens. It would require teens aged 16 and under to be off the streets during school hours and at night by 11 p.m. His theory is that since Boerne and Johnson City have a curfew, teens come to Blanco “because they know they will not be bothered.
At a special called meeting of the Blanco Volunteer Fire Department on July 18, a number of measures were voted on to ensure that the department is in compliance with Emergency Services District #2 rules and will be able to qualify for grants. Three new board members were elected in addition to the current board, which consists of Al Turner, Vance Jenkins, Harvie Lindeman, and Lynn Hicks.
Blanco County Commissioners held a Regular Meeting on Tuesday, August 13, 2013. All four County Commissioners and Blanco County Judge Bill Guthrie met in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Blanco County Courthouse. The meeting convened at 9:00 a.m., and Blanco County Clerk Karen Newman read the minutes from the Special Meeting of July 23, 2013.
The Blanco County Commissioners Court met during a Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Blanco County Courthouse in Johnson City, Texas. All four County Commissioners and Blanco County Judge Bill Guthrie were present at the meeting. Blanco County Clerk Karen Newman read the minutes of the Regular Meeting from July 9th, 2013.
Blanco County Judge Guthrie opened the Budget Workshop Meeting at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013. The workshop was held in the Commissioners Courtroom of the Blanco County Courthouse in Johnson City, Texas. Blanco County Judge Bill Guthrie said that the following items would be discussed: hearing budget requests/appeals from any elected officials, department heads, judicial departments, and other organizations and/or agencies that receive funds from Blanco County. The first item for di ...
At the regular meeting of the Blanco Lions Club on Thursday, August 1, Donald Miller, Past President of the Leos Club, was presented with the Texas Leo Council’s award for Outstanding District 2S3 Leo of the Year. The award is given to Leos who show “excellent achievement in leadership and service”.
Workers were spotted installing the Blanco Library’s new sign on Tuesday, July 23. Librarian Crystal Spybuck detailed the news in her article two weeks ago, “Our current Blanco Library books sign will be replaced with an electronic sign. The City of Blanco has chosen the library’s site to construct the electronic sign donated through funds by PEC to help share community news.
Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Fall season starts now with practices for Football, Volleyball, Cross Country and Band beginning Monday, August 5. Athletic participants must have current physical forms on the first day of practice! High school football practice starts at 8:00 A.M. and will end at 2:00 P.M. Middle school football practice will start the first day of school.
The heavy rains that hit Central Texas last week pushed Lake Travis up by about 10 inches, but the lake still sits about 43 feet below its average for this time of the year because of the severe drought. To fill those 43 feet, it would take enough water to cover all 1,022 square miles of Travis County more than 9 inches deep. “The recent rain was great and much needed, but no one should be fooled into thinking the drought is over,” LCRA General Manager Becky Motal said.
At the June 16 regular meeting of the Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 Board of Commissioners, two new board members were elected to fill the secretary and treasurer spots vacated by Theresa Turner. Rebecca Greathouse had volunteered for the position of Secretary and Mary Ann Millard for the position of treasurer.
Recently, eleven members of the Blanco FFA Chapter were honored at the 85th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Dallas. Highlighting the honors brought home by local students included over $61,000 in scholarships. Senior Sam Isenberg was awarded a San Antonio Livestock Exposition scholarship valued at $20,000 while Callie Culton and Tyler Hardin each received an $18,000 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Scholarship.
Monday, August 19, 6:00 PM at the Blanco High School Gym Pizza will be available, free from the Concessions Stand. The new Spirit Shirts and the new and improved Panther Tunnel will be unveiled at the event. Membership forms for the Blanco All-Sports Booster Club will also be available.
New Blanco Middle School principal Keitha St. Clair is a familiar face to many around Blanco, as she has served as the Student Success Coordinator for the BISD for the past four years, working with at-risk students. As she put it in a recent interview with the Blanco County News, her job was “to grab these kids, keep them in school, and make sure they graduate with a post-high-school plan.” Not only did she help students with scholarship and financial-aid information, in some cases she was ...
Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s employees brought more power to the communities they serve by collecting more than five tons of food for Central Texas food banks this summer. Employee donations, with contributions from PEC members at the Co-op’s Annual Meeting, far exceeded the initial goal of 7,500 pounds. Including food donations and an additional $1,100 in cash, checks and grocery gift cards, the total contributions are enough to supply 10,000 meals for local families in need. The mon ...
On Saturday, July 20th YCAP will be hosting their monthly EPIC Event. “What better way to celebrate summer, than to hold our annual ‘Splash Bash’ at the city swimming pool?” stated YCAP Director Ray Weeks. That’s right, YCAP will be holding a summer swim party called “Summer Splash Bash,” at the Johnson City community pool on Saturday, September 20th from 7-9pm.
AUSTIN — A second special session of the Texas Legislature ended July 30 without the House and Senate accomplishing the governor-ordered task of passing legislation to fund future public transportation projects. House Joint Resolution 2 failed on July 29. Had the proposed constitutional amendment passed, Texans would have voted yes or no to a plan to tap the state’s $12 billion Economic Stimulus (rainy day) Fund to the tune of $1 billion every year for use in transportation projects.
“Thus saith the Lord the maker thereof, the Lord that formed it, to establish it; the Lord is his name; Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and show thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.” Jeremiah 33:2-3 KJV Call out to God if you wish to know Him.
After crunching the numbers, searching your favorite neighborhoods, and weighing the pros and cons of each property you’ve seen, you’ve chosen a house that seems like the perfect fit for you. While it may be “perfect” when it comes to location, price, or features, it’s now time for you to find out about the home’s imperfections before you hand over your hard-earned cash. No matter how much time you spend looking over the home, you’re probably not qualified to perform an assessmen ...
The Blanco All Sports Booster Club held its first meeting on Thursday, July 18 at the Blanco Library to discuss the upcoming school year; the BASBC Board is excited about all of the great ideas and plans! One of our main goals for this year is to raise awareness about who we are and what we do.
The Blanco High School Junior Varsity Cheerleaders attended a NCA home cheer camp where they received superior and excellent ratings for cheers and sideline chants. They also received a bid to compete at NCA nationals. From L-R: Shayna Srackangast, Hannah Hulburt, Gracie Edmondson, Denise Edwards, Katlinn Calzoncit, and Montana Wiseman.
Have you done everything possible to increase the chance that you, your loved ones and your home will survive a fire? Even some relatively simple things you can do will increase this chance. Every residence or business should have an address visible to first responders. If you don’t have one, you can call 830-868-4266 to get one. Any vegetation overhanging roofs should be cleared away - preferably at least 15 feet from the roof.
Arline Cathey celebrated her 89th birthday July 23rd at the Gem of the Hills with her bridge club. Arline and her husband, Dr. Ken Cathey (deceased), were original supporters of the Gem of the Hills Senior Citizen Community Center.
Learn to identify birds, teach kids with a Nature Box, harvest rainwater or improve grazing for cattle during August workshops at the Cibolo Nature Center & Farm. Elementary school teachers will have an opportunity to bring nature into the classroom during a Nature Box Workshop from 8 a.m. to noon Aug.
There is an urgency to save lives. So, because I care, I’m printing God’s Word. It just might save someone from eternal damnation. We’re held accountable for what we know and what we do with what we know. I have friends who’ve decided to have same-sex partners. I care about them.
Football has begun for the Blanco Youth Football League, and players from the Varsity and JV teams came out on Saturday, August 10 for Kick Start Camp, taught by Jim Raby, his son TJ, Steven Lieck, and assisted by BYFL Coach Eric Berne. This Saturday, August 17, the BYFL cheerleaders will be holding a bake sale 8am - noon at Lowe's, Bliss Bling and Sassy Things, and CIGI's.
The Blanco High School Class of 1993 held their 20 year reunion on Saturday night, August 3, 2013, near Hamilton Pool Preserve at the home of Rachel and Chris Pepper (BHS ’93). Jason Wagenfehr (BHS ’93), son of Karen and Buster Wagenfehr, kicked off the event with the invocation. Dinner consisted of fresh sausage from Lester’s Meat Market (Blanco, TX), enchiladas from Mrs.
SAN ANTONIO – A Hermann Sons fraternal insurance agent representing the Blanco area has been recognized as a top producer for the second quarter of 2013. The Marketing Department of the Grand Lodge, Order of the Sons of Hermann in the State of Texas has announced that Gilbert Weiss finished in second place in the state and in first place in Region 3 in the applications written category and in second place in the state and in first place in Region 3 in the premium income generated category. H ...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Blanco County and the Pedernales Soil and Water Conservation District cordially invite the public to attend their 2013 Local Working Group (LWG) meeting July 22, 2013, at 10 a.m at the First United Methodist Church, Johnson City, TX. The purpose of this annual LWG meeting is to set local conservation priorities and bring conservation stakeholders together to discuss conservation topics and issues relevant to helping Blanco County farmer ...
Blanco hosted their first Volleyball Scrimmage on Friday August 9 with Boerne, Canyon Lake and Kerrville-Tivy. All Photos by Diana Schwind.
We would like to say thank you to the kind gentleman who gave us a beautiful purple orchid last Thursday. It is very beautiful and the library received a blessing. Kids, this Friday is our last Summer Reading Program meeting! Bring your superhero stories to the library at 10:30am to share, meet local teen author Connor Eyzaguirre again, and enjoy a party!
The Blanco Lions Club will again sponsor a community effort to help the kids who will be starting school in a few weeks. The Blanco ISD will be providing a bus on Saturday, August 10. The bus will be parked on the square from 9am to 3pm. It will be manned by Lions Club members and the Leos from the high school during that time. The Lions would like the community to help with the project.
The Blanco Middle School cheerleaders started their 2013 cheer season with a 3-day camp at the middle school gym on Monday, July 15. Taught by Universal Cheerleading Association (UCA) instructor, Alex Pena, the cheerleaders learned new cheers, chants, and dances. The girls also practiced their jumps and stunts. On Wednesday, the squad members had the option to try out for All-American.
Brian Lutcher Winter died peacefully at home on Wednesday 24 July, 2013. The son of Joan Brown Winter and William C. Winter, MD, he was born in San Antonio, Texas on the 6th of April, 1960. Brian is the fifth generation of a family that had been fundamental in the development of the timber, pulp and paper industry in East Texas and Louisiana. He attended La Jolla Country Day School, the University of California at San Diego, the University of California at Santa Barbara, and the University of ...
Real Estate and Home building crosses over many times. Being the owner of a Real Estate company and a General Contractor business, I see articles in some of my publication that relates to the other hat I wear. In this case, I was reading an article on my National Association of Realtors site that pertained to the 2013 Building trends.
Thank You for thinking of our family during this difficult time. The flowers, food, cards and donations were greatly appreciated. the overwhelming response of kindness, love and support meant a great deal to our family. We appreciate everyone taking the time to come and share in the remembrance of Mike.
The whooping cough is making its rounds in the U.S. and researchers say it is caused by a germ that may be resistant to the current vaccine. The most recent cases were first reported in France, Japan and Finland; then the disease began appearing throughout the US and now, there have been a few cases reported in Johnson City.
The Highland Lakes Crisis Center is looking for sponsors for the 30th Annual Golf Tournament and Silent Auction to raise funds to continue services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence in Llano, Burnet, Blanco, and Lampasas counties. The tournament and silent auction is set for Saturday, October 5, 2013 at the Delaware Spring Golf Course in Burnet.
Why is a clean job site so important? As a builder, we take extra time to make sure our jobsites are always clean. This aids in safety and style of the builder. If we were building your house, would you like to come look at it with trash and debris all around it, stepping over boards and old food?
This weekend we were talking to someone that just said, bid low and make up the difference with change orders. Well, this made my blood boil. So many times I see builders presenting low bids and really question “How can they do that?” Only to know in the back of my mind, they will be hitting the customer up with more money.
Three of our thirteen grandchildren live close enough to regularly enjoy our farm animals. Mikaela is seven, Annabelle is five and Everlee is two. When Mikaela was about five years old I caught her chasing some little goats with a stick. “Now, don’t you go to chasing the goats like that,” I cautioned her.
Long time Wimberley residence Esther B. Salinas born on February 3, 1944 in Houston,Texas entered into Eternal Glory on Saturday, July 13, 2013 in Houston, Texas. Esther is preceded in death by her parents Jose and Matilda Balli. Esther’s everlasting memory will continue on in life through her loving husband Jesus M.
AUSTIN, TX – Scenes of 19th century construction and 20th century renovation, of the famous Sunset Red granite giving rise to the seat and symbol of Texas government are the focus of Views of the Capitol: 125 Years in the Making, a new photographic exhibit organized jointly by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) and the Bullock Texas State History Museum.
Season ticket sales for the 2013 varsity football season will go on sale on Monday, August 26th, for renewals only until Friday, August 30, 2013. Initial ticket sales will begin on Tuesday, September 3rd until Friday, September 6th. The cost will be $25 for adults and $15 for students (five home games).
Buying a home is a time-consuming, yet exciting, journey. From approvals to finding the home you want to buy, your Texas REALTOR® can help you at every step along the way. Many people rely on a Texas REALTOR® to assist with everything from scheduling showings to handling contracts, and that’s a smart decision.
A weekend highlighted by live pari-mutuel horse racing and a celebration of the community’s German heritage awaits visitors to Fredericksburg. The Gillespie County Fair and Festivals Association, Inc., will be sponsoring its Fredericksburg Texas Fest live pari-mutuel horse racing weekend on Saturday and Sunday, July 20-21, at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds. Downtown on Marktplatz, the Fredericksburg Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its 50th annual Night In Old Fredericksburg celebrati ...
Live pari-mutuel horse racing returns to the Gillespie County Fair Grounds in Fredericksburg on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 10-11. Also taking place that weekend in the Show Barn at the Gillespie County Fair Grounds will be three livestock shows. For the races, the gates open at 11 a.m. and post time is 1 p.m.
Mat 19:4-6 “And he (Jesus) answered and said unto them, Have ye not read, that he which made them at the beginning made them male and female, and said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh?
Heritage School eighth grader, Harleigh Klepac, will be going to the National Junior Classical League Convention in Las Vegas Nevada as a Latin oratory speaker during July 22 through 27th. The convention will be held at the University of Las Vegas. She won first place at the Texas State Junior Classical League Contest in Flower Mound, Texas this April in the Latin Oratory event.
The Hill Country 100 Club, a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization, announced that they have made a $10,000 donation to the immediate family of fallen Tow Volunteer Firefighter Ronald Sanderson. According to Tow Volunteer Fire Department President Shawn Becker; “On July 5, 2013 Ronald gave his life by entering his burning home to secure the safety of his wife and three children.
“Get Country”, come and see a historical country school open Saturday August 3, 2013. Docents’ narrate what it was like getting an education during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, past and present use of the Historic School. The Willow City School, 2501 Ranch Road 1323, is located off Highway 16 north of Fredericksburg, turn right on Ranch Road 1323 for about2 ½ miles, you will see the hickory sandstone two-story three room school building on your left that was built in 1905.
The museum hosted a group of homeschooled children and their parents from the Kendalia, Boerne and Spring Branch areas on August 1st. This group numbered 23 people. We were amazed at the questions of the children and how well-mannered they all were. After a tour of the museum, Lawrence Coffee took time to teach anyone who wanted to learn to rope a calf.
The local garden centers are receiving fall flowers and vegetable transplants. They invite you to choose your plants early. If you are transplanting tomatoes, peppers, eggplants, etc. you need to protect the you seedlings from the afternoon sun using shade cloth, wood shingles or your favorite shade material. Start seed flast of broccoli, cauliflower, chinese cabbage and other cool season transplants. Pecan trees need additional water in July, August and September to ensure kernel developmen ...
People may select homes based on their wants and needs, but their personalities affect the transaction, too. As a seller, you can benefit from knowing about the different types of buyers you’ll encounter. Such an understanding will help you avoid frustrations and make the transaction and negotiations go much smoother. I’ll take it.
The hunger problem in Blanco County may be about to get worse, and discussions are expected to begin next month about how to reduce the impact on the county's poor. The immediate problem is that Congress is at an impasse over the Farm Bill, which includes federal food aid to low income families.
Avi Lipkin, internationally known author and speaker, will be speaking Wednesday, August 21, at the First Baptist Church, 1200 West 4th, St., Blanco at 7:00 PM. Lipkin, who currently lives in Israel, is traveling through the US to share his experiences and his knowledge of the problems in the Middle East.
Preparing a meal can be hectic from timing ingredients to the phone ringing to the kids calling. With these added pressures, it’s no wonder we can be distracted when cooking. Every day when we prepare meals, we are at risk of a cooking fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), on average fire departments respond to more than 150,000 home structure fires that involve cooking equipment each year.
AUSTIN — Legislation relating to the regulation of abortion procedures, providers and facilities was passed by the Texas Senate on July 13, and now moves to the governor’s mansion to be signed into law. Thousands of demonstrators journeyed to the Capitol, hoping to influence the outcome and witness the proceedings. House Bill 2 amends various sections of the state Health and Safety Code and the state Occupations Code, requiring clinics that provide abortions to meet ambulatory care standar ...
Lawrence Coffee’s Induction into the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum was awesome! Being married to a legend is quite an experience! Everywhere we go, someone recognizes Lawrence. He’s always smiling at people and waving to them. Mr. & Mrs. Jim Austin treated all the inductees like royalty! Thursday night at the nightclub we were entertained by comedians and singers, and met some of the other inductees.
Dear Editor: I would like to comment on the letter from Eric Burkhart regarding the Blanco County Cat Coalition. We live about one mile south of Blanco County so I hesitated to call the Cat Coalition when a feral cat showed up at our home with three kittens. I had seen their literature at the Blanco Public Library by the water cooler...
While doing research in the schools of Guatemala’s highlands in 1969, I sent letters home describing some of my experiences. The following is taken from those letters: Momostenango, July 11. Yesterday I made the mistake of taking my tape recorder to visit the school at Tierra Colorada. That little extra weight got pretty heavy as I traversed the ten kilometers up and down the mountain trails on foot.
The Blanco Library is pleased to announce that The Libri Foundation has donated 80 children’s books to our community. The Libri Foundation’s mission is to help rural libraries like ours to provide the best quality children’s collection to encourage and nurture a love for reading and learning. The Friends of the Blanco Library raised donations at their annual Dinner and a Movie in the spring that the Foundation matched 2-1.
What a fun time we had at our Summer Reading Program Finale! We had a good time talking about the superheroes we invented, including Superhero Nattely with the power to fly, be invisible, and control the weather as well as Meteor Man who can fly and grow vegetables! Local teen author Connor Eyzaguirre introduced the new volume collections of his six books and invented Solar Flare, an American astronaut supernaturally returned from Mars, for this special day.
Photo Contest Time! The Blanco Library is gearing up to put together our 2014 Blanco Calendar and we want your pictures! Submit your pictures of what you think makes Blanco unique or of a moment in time you have captured in our wonderful Hill Country city or surrounding areas. Our panel of judges will select their favorite picture and the winner gets a Nook Simple Touch Reader!
Announcing a new feature in the library: Last Chance Shelf! Due to the need for more space for new items, we are weeding our collection of items that have not been read in a while or are falling apart. Materials up for consideration for deletion will be placed on the Last Chance Shelf for one month before they are decommissioned.
American Legion Boys State is a fast-paced, week-long, resident experience in leadership and civics held at the University of Texas at Austin for boys who have completed their junior high school year. The boys campaigned, held elections and created mock governments. The many speakers included Governor Rick Perry. Recreational activities included sports tournaments, a marching band and a talent show.
Local Boy Scout, Kenny Standridge, comes from three generations of military men. His family served in World War 2, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the Panamanian Conflict. Understanding the sacrifices our service men and women make on behalf of our country, Kenny sincerely desired to serve our veterans through his last requirement for Eagle Scout. Kenny met with the Legion officers to present his project proposal in November of 2012.
MARBLE FALLS, Texas – The Scott & White Specialty Clinic-Marble Falls will begin offering advanced family care without the need for an appointment beginning Monday, July 15. Scott & White’s board-certified staff which includes Chad Gray, MD, Michael Moore, PA and Ginny Sumrall, PA, will treat both adults and children with minor injuries and non-life threatening illnesses.
A Memorial Benefit for Ashton Edwards’ family will be held Sunday, July 21 at Yett Park. BBQ plates will be served from 11am to 5pm by donation. Live music will play from 12pm to 3pm followed by a silent auction. Auction items include a Yeti cooler, Case XX knives, a BBQ grill, auto detail, Top Shelf bottles, tattoos, oil changes, bike repair, and more. Other activities include a 50/50 raffle, horseshoes, a jumping castle for the kids, and much more! Ashton was born on November 7, 1982 in ...
Romans 15:20-21 “Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation: But as it is written, To whom he was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand.” These words were penned by the Holy Spirit, through the Apostle Paul, nearly 2000 years ago in his monumental letter to the Romans.
Compass Rose Cellars is the newest winery to open its doors in Mason, TX, having just celebrated its Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting on July 19, 2013. This new winery has joined the ranks of the booming wine industry in the Texas Hill Country and is already planning events that will draw wine enthusiasts and foodies from across Texas. Wanting to share the winemaking experience with others, Compass Rose Cellars will be hosting their first Harvest Experience event on July 27 from 6:00 – 10: ...
Thanks to a generous donation from Fredericksburg resident Peggy Cox, guests at the Hill Country Memorial Hospital’s Gala XV will have the opportunity to bid on some unexpected historical–as well as fashionable–collectibles. Cox is adding nine original hats from the collection of Emmie Kallenberg Schroeder. Known as “The Lady With The Hat,” Emmie Schroeder was a well-recognized figure in local, state, and national business, political, and social circles during the 1950s and 1960s.
Top-selling Real Estate Firm Nisbet Ranch Sales, LLC is celebrating 60 years of doing business. The firm goes back to 1953 when Helen Nisbet started what was then known as Ranch Market selling ranches statewide and was one of the first to specialize in ranch sales at the time. Now three generations, hundreds of millions of dollars in sales and hundreds of thousands of acres across the Texas Hill Country 60 years later, her legacy is still being celebrated and continued. Helen Nisbet came to ...
Former President George H.W. Bush was sitting in a wheelchair with his head shaved and holding a little boy with a bald head. The 89-year-old President Bush saw members of his secret service detail suddenly walking around baldheaded. Upon investigating, Mr. Bush learned that one of the agent's sons, Patrick, was being treated for leukemia.
Philp 1:6 says, “Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” The Greek word peitho, translated “confident” means: persuade, convinced, assured. Paul was saying he was confident, persuaded, convinced, assured - that He (God) who began the good work in us, will perform (complete, fulfill) it until Jesus comes back.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative is working with Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union (RBFCU) to offer PEC members low-interest loans to finance energy-efficiency or renewable energy projects. The arrangement allows PEC members to qualify for membership in RBFCU, which is offering special Energy Saver Loans to Co-op members with interest rates starting at 3.9 percent APR for 24 months.
The electric utility landscape is shifting - and the change is remarkable. New technologies are dramatically affecting how electricity is generated, distributed and consument. As a society, we look more toward renewable resources while balancing cost and reliability. We also see increased support for sustainability measures and more efficient approaches to energy consumption. As Pedernales Electric Cooperative celebrates its 75th anniversary, it’s impossible not to note the current shifts.
AUSTIN —The Texas House and Senate, closing in on the end of the second 30-day special session, postponed floor debates on the future funding of transportation projects until July 25. Lawmakers likely will place that funding decision squarely in the hands of the electorate in the form of a proposed constitutional amendment on the Nov.
When flying in weather with very poor visibility a pilot can experience a sensation know as “vertigo.” They cannot tell by looking out the cockpit windows whether the plane is flying at a level altitude, turning left or right, or whether it is going up or down! They become completely disoriented to where the plane is in relation to the ground, but they may not even be aware they are experiencing the problem.
Buying and/or restoring an historic property in Blanco may just be the biggest thing that you ever want to do and enjoy it for many years to come. Hard work and dedication is a must for restoring any historic home or building to its original beauty. It will pay off and make others wishes come true too. Start with a professional inspection as you would with any property.
Revelation 21:1-27 “1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. 4 And God sh ...
Revelation 22 “1 And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.” NOTE: “water of life” symbol of eternal life – Jesus said “14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” John 4:14 “2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree ...
Is YOUR NAME written in the “Lamb’s Book of Life”? It is something to consider and work on, if you’re bored and looking for something to do, why not look into God’s Word and do something for yourself. While studying Revelations I noticed the following verses that teach us who will be in heaven and who will not.
AUSTIN — A third called session of the Texas Legislature began July 30 and ended Aug. 5 with the task completed: passage of legislation to create a new funding path for transportation projects. Given the contentiousness of the two previous called sessions that each lasted a full 30 days, lawmakers plowed their way to comparatively quick votes to give Gov.
The National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum will honor eight legendary Cowboys and two Cowgirls, including Blanco’s own Lawrence Coffee, during its annual Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and banquet on Friday, July 26. Other inductees include rodeo world champion Fred Whitfield and James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok. A press release from the Museum includes a statement from Co-Founder and executive Director Gloria Reed Austin, “The NMWHM and Hall of Fame is dedicated to honoring th ...
Volleyball Aug 9: Scrimmage- Boerne, CL, Tivy @ Blanco, 10am, FR/JV/V Aug 10: Scrimmage @ Boerne, 10am, FR/JV/V Aug 13: Bracken @ Blanco, 5/6pm, JV/V Aug 16 & 17: Wimberley Tourn. @ Wimberley, TBA, V Aug 20: Boerne (Dual Match) @ Boerne, 4/5:25pm, FR/JV/V Aug 22-24: Cedar Creek (Bastrop) Tourn. @ Cedar Creek, TBA, V Football Aug 17: Savio Scrimmage @ Austin, 10am Aug 22: Mason Scrimmage @ Mason, 6pm
A Burnet County man was sentenced to 23 consecutive life sentences following a jury trial in the courtroom of 424th District Judge Dan Mills last Thursday, July 18. The jury found Robert Michael Arteaga guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault and possession of child pornography. The jury assessed punishment on each count and Judge Mills stacked the sentences, ensuring that Arteaga will spend the rest of his life in prison. Assistant District Attorneys Peter Keim and Stacy Street presented ...
Hometown Memories Publishing is saving a big slice of local history in a book titled A Living History of The Texas Hill Country, Morning Chores and Soda Fountains. The hardcover coffee table book will contain tales of bygone years from Texans who actually lived them. The Texas Hill Country book will be hard bound and coffee table sized (8 ½ by 11 inches) with over 250 pages and hundreds of old photographs.
There is a science to preventing sunburns while floating along the rivers, rides, and waves at Schlitterbahn. Here are some tips from the folks at Schlitterbahn on how to stay cool, but not crispy, during the dog days of summer: Wrap it up. As anyone with a good tan line can attest to, the best protection from the sun is clothing.
Over the years as a school administrator I attended many seminars and conferences designed to improve leadership skills. But the best, most effective leadership training I ever received was “Woodbadge” training by the Boy Scouts of America at Philmont Scout Ranch near Cimarron, New Mexico. It was leadership training in an outdoor setting.
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