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Panther Volleyball plays Comfort Deer to break the 2nd place tie in district. Game will be Friday at 4:30pm at Fredericksburg High School. Go Panthers!
After watching their past four games come down to the final drive to determine who would come out on top, Blanco thoroughly enjoyed a dominant performance in defeating the visiting Jarrell Cougars 42 to 14. Not since defeating Comfort 42 to14 in their second game of the season have the Panthers been involved in a game that wasn’t decided by 7 points or less. Blanco wasted little time in taking control of the game, scoring three times in the opening quarter and taking just 10 offensive plays ...
The American Legion Post 352 is proud to host the 5th annual Veterans Parade in downtown Blanco on Saturday, November 10, at 10:00 am. The Post invites veterans to come out and meet other veterans, ride in the parade, and enjoy a Red, White & Blue celebration honoring all those who’ve served our country. Please call Roxanna Avants at 512-627-0584 or 830-833-2562, or email var user = 'roxannaavants'; var tld = 'com'; var dom = 'yahoo'; document.write(''); document.write(user); document.writ ...
Blanco County Commissioners held a Special meeting on Tuesday, October, 23, 2012. All four county commissioners were present. County Judge Bill Guthrie asked the Court to consider acknowledgement of the fiscal year 2012 Chapter 59 Asset Forfeiture Report by Law Enforcement. The report showed a beginning balance of $82,242 and an ending balance of $74,106.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors voted during its Oct. 15 Board meeting to adopt a strategic plan outlining key corporate metrics, Board goals and management initiatives for the Cooperative to achieve over the next three years. The strategic plan, posted at www.pec.coop/strategicplan, was developed earlier this month through a collaborative effort between the Co-op’s Board and executive management. “I want to commend the Board and the management for developing what I ...
Project Graduation 2013 is hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance this weekend at the Young Life Building on Pecan Street. The dance is open to all high school students. Students can purchase their tickets in advance at the high school office for $6.00, but tickets will be available at the door as well for $8.00.
The 1st Annual Blanco Western Showcase is quickly coming upon us! We are pleased to announce two amazing performers who will be with us, Jean Prescott and K.R. Wood. Jean Prescott is a multiple award winner and, with her beautiful voice singing about life and the women of the West, this is sure to be something you won’t want to miss.
The Blanco EB Franklin Memorial Open Pro Rodeo was held on October 19-20 at Yett Memorial Park.
The 7th grade Blanco football team defeated the Jarrell Cougars 28-14 on Thursday, October 18. The Panthers scored 3 touchdowns in the first half, including runs by Will Granberg and Kelby Cox. One of the two-point conversions was good. Blanco led at halftime 22-14. The second half proved to be a defensive battle, with each team stopping the other and turning the ball over on downs.
The 8th grade football team lost to the Jarrell Cougars 6-34 on Thursday, October 18. The Cougars struck first with a touchdown, but were denied their 2-point PAT when Hayden Hunt tipped the pass away from the receiver. Jarrell quickly scored again and added their 2-point attempt to take a 0-14 lead.
Habakkuk 2:4 says, “Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” This verse is quoted by the Apostle Paul three times in the New Testament: Rom 1:16-17, Gal 3:11-12, & Heb 10:38-39. Out the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established (2Cor 13:1).
Miss Savannah McGrath, daughter of Adam and Dennae Gonzales, has earned the opportunity to attend Nationals through her successfully scored events had placed her first in the Top Model Search Competition. The National Pageant is to be held in Anaheim, California, at Disneyland during Thanksgiving week, representing the great state of Texas, where she will have the opportunity to win her share of over $500,000 in cash and prizes. Miss Savannah McGrath will be competing for the National All-Amer ...
Food Bank Returns to JC Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) will be back on October 26, 2012, from 11am to 12pm at the H.O.M.E. Church, 405 US 281, Johnson City, TX 78636. That is this Friday. This is for anyone in Blanco County. Medicare Benefits Counselors Available Open Enrollment for Medicare is October 15 - December 7, 2012.
Recently, members of the Blanco FFA Chapter exhibited livestock at the Medina County Fair in Hondo as they participated in the annual prospect steer show. Overall, more than 300 head of cattle were exhibited over two days in the heifer and steer shows. Those members taking home second-place ribbons in their respective breed classes included Asher Haack, Carly Haack, Hannah Garrett, Brenna Wallace, and Carlin Green.
Hill Country Memorial Hospital Foundation is hosting an annual Wills Clinic Monday, November 5, at the Tomforde Learning Center, which is located inside Hill County Memorial Hospital, 1020 South State Highway 16, in Fredericksburg. The HCMH Foundation, in conjunction with area attorneys donating their time, is sponsoring the event as a free public service to the community.
Encompass Home Health will be presenting a fall prevention class at the Gem of the Hills Senior Citizens Community Center on November 2 at 10:00 am. Come and learn what increases your risk for falls, how to prevent falls, and how to safely get up from a fall. Join the Sit and Get Fit class at 9:00 am, then stay for the cupcake social after the class, or have a cupcake before the prevention class.
So many times, contractors get called out to quote a project. As always, people want so much, top quality, completed yesterday, and more. Only to decide, “I can do that.” But can they really? Yes and No is my answer. Here is the process when a contractor is called out. Once you contact a contractor on a large or small project / remodel / home, there are numerous steps involved.
Once upon a time a little red-haired girl was born in Blanco and grew up loving to play the violin. When she grew into a young woman, Julia Pautz brought some friends back to her hometown to play lovely music. So many people enjoyed that music several thought it should be shared with the whole community. Blanco Performing Arts was born in 2010, and they are starting the third year of providing high-quality classical concerts in the intimate setting of the Uptown Blanco Ballroom. In appreciati ...
The middle school volleyball teams wrapped up their season.
Can you hear the turkey gobbling, a deep voice saying “Ho Ho Ho,” and sleigh bells ringing as we are get ready for the Holiday Season? Thanksgiving is just 29 days away and KBB volunteers are busy getting Bindseil Park and city property decorated for the “Christmas in Blanco” Trail of Lights. Amy Petri and her FCCLA classes have been busy working with us for two weeks, wrapping lights on the tree trunks and putting new lights on our old city Christmas decorations.
The Panthers played aggressive, confident volleyball against the Comfort Deer on Tuesday, October 16, winning 3-0. Set scores were 25-17, 25-22, and 25-20. Reagan Rogers led the team with 13 kills. Lexee Jenkins made 21 assists. Reagan scooped up 15 digs. Leslie McClinton hit 3 aces and 3 blocks. On Friday, October 19, the panthers faced the Lago Vista Vikings, losing 0-3.
The Annual Live Oak School Reunion was held October 13 at the Masonic Hall. This school was located about six miles west of Blanco on Sammy and Grace Flugrath’s place on the Blanco River. It was a one-room board schoolhouse built in the late 1800s that consolidated with Blanco in the 1930s.
“12 Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets.” Mt.7:12 My King James Version of God’s Word says that this verse aka The Golden Rule, is a summary of all the teachings in verses 1-12 (of Matthew chapter 7).
Right now for Halloween we have some scary movies on sale for $1 each! Make your home Fright Night Movie Central for your friends and family. For just $20 or less, you can throw a hauntingly cool party by buying 5 movies from us, picking up a couple of bottles of your favorite party beverage or make a scary punch with green sherbet, club soda, and floating plastic eyeballs, add some popcorn and a few other Halloween decorations, and you have an instant recipe for chilling fun!
Saving money on your water bill and saving precious water resources go hand-in-hand when you collect free water from the sky for your indoor or outdoor water use. The October 27 Rainwater Revival is set to help you learn from experts how to use rain catchment at your urban cottage, suburban homestead, or home on the range. “Water catchment makes sense no matter how big or small your house or property is,” said Sky Jones-Lewey, Resource Protection and Education Director for the Nueces River ...
AUSTIN — Secretary of State Hope Andrade, the state’s chief elections officer, on Oct. 19 announced Texas reached a historical peak in the number of registered voters on her election division’s “official list of registered voters.” As of Oct. 19, Andrade said, Texas had 13,646,226 registered voters, the highest number in state history.
An evangelist of the early 1900s who was known as being very frugal and had recently had major surgery was travelling back home aboard a ship. He was travelling 3rd class and someone said, "Considering your circumstances, why are you travelling 3rd class?" The man said, "Because there is not a 4th class." Men often make sacrifices in order to obtain a specific goal.
You’ve found the perfect house – or buyer – and you’re on your way to closing, where ownership of the property is officially transferred and money changes hands. This final stage of a real estate transaction has many steps. Your Texas realtor can help you navigate the closing process and answer questions that may arise, but here’s some advice to help you prepare. Understand the closing process Before closing, buyers should review everything that has been done in connection with insp ...
Tots Need Toys (TNT), the Blanco program that helps families who need assistance at Christmas, will be working with the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation this year. TNT feels this will be a more efficient use of time and resources. Families requesting toys will need to complete an application form to comply with Marine Toys for Tots requirements.
The Texas Department of State Health Services will be providing seasonal adult flu vaccinations at the following outreach clinics. November 7, noon-3pm at Trinity Lutheran Church, 701 N. Main, Blanco. November 14, noon-3pm at First Methodist Church, 105 LBJ Dr., Johnson City. DSHS recommends the flu shots for all people 6 months of age and older.
The Uptown Blanco Art Center staged its Second Annual Quilt Show,“Wildflowers,” on October 12 – 14, 2012. Over 100 quilts were featured in various categories, with 60 of those quilts being entered in juried judging. The Best of Show was awarded to Helen Rode. Over $2,000 worth of prizes was awarded to the winners, while some of the attendees were awarded door prizes throughout the show’s run.
Methodist Healthcare Ministries of South Texas, Inc. (MHM) recently welcomed Blanco to the communities in South Texas where it offers its signature outreach program -- the Wesley Nurse Health Ministries (WNHM). WNHM is a holistic health and wellness program committed to serving the least served through education, health promotion and collaboration with the individual and community in achieving improved wellness through self-empowerment.
Back row: Preston, Ashlinn, Mason, Hannah, Savannah, Dawson, Carlie, Nuri, and Kelton. Front row: Zoe, Candice, Alan, Mina, Alex, Caleb, Noe, James, and Calea.
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