A little rain is not stopping the volunteer organizers of this event! They are working tirelessly to get things decorated in red white and blue, and all the details ready for this first Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in the Old West Town.
Many activities planned include an Apple Pie contest and Jell-o eating contest.
The 2015 Certification Class has completed the 13 week classroom portion of the Master Gardening course.
The class met weekly and covered many aspects of sustainable gardening such as landscaping, soil amending and composting, vegetable gardening, propagation, and many more.
The class members, also known as Associate Master Gardeners, enjoyed several field trips including Blanco State Park and the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.
The Associates are now completing the required 50 hour volunteer an ...
A Burnet County jury found Grady Hodge guilty on 16 counts of sexual assault of a child and six counts of indecency with a child by sexual contact and sentenced him to the maximum allowable prison term on each charge. The decision was rendered Wednesday, June 3.
Judge Evan Stubbs presided over the trial in the 424th District Court and ordered Hodge to serve 714 consecutive years in the Institutional Division of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, effectively ensuring that the 43-year-old ...
To the Editor:
It has been a very rewarding experience in working with the relief center for me.
Hearing and seeing the devastation is overwhelming and heart breaking. It amazes me how some people will not take advantage of the services available because they want someone else to get it before they do.
I am talking about folks that lost everything.
As a seventh grader, I played the cornet in my junior high school band in Salt Lake City. The band director, Mr. Beckstead, arranged for the band to attend a young people's concert presented by the Utah Symphony Orchestra which, at that time, was housed in the old historic Mormon Tabernacle downtown.
Our school bus arrived just before the concert was to begin and the only seats remaining were those usually occupied by the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has until June 21 to give bills recently passed by the Texas Legislature his final consideration before signing them, letting them take effect without his signature or vetoing them.
By June 1, the last day of the Legislature's 84th regular session, some 819 House bills and 504 Senate bills earned final passage, plus two House Joint Resolutions and five Senate Joint Resolutions.
It is no secret that Blanco Settlement, the premier RV spot in the region, was among the hardest hit by the Memorial Day weekend flooding event.
They watched as the river rose so quickly that there was no reasonable amount of time for reasonable thinking. Still, no lives were lost, although the damage to the park was extensive.
They are called the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), and most of them are firefighters from all over the Lone Star Sate; however, after seeing the work they have done to clean up Blanco State Park, one might be forgiven if they were mistaken for superheroes.
Mark Stinson, with the Texas Forest Service, said between the work of TIFMAS and two volunteers from the C.L.
Matt Herden has served the school children of the Blanco Independent School District for many years, but at the opening of the regular school board meeting on Monday, June 8, he said he was stepping down as the board president and would not seek reelection.
"I never intended to stay on the board this long,"
Blanco's Flood Assistance Center has moved from the Byers Building on the town square to Trinity Lutheran Church where it will maintain operations, in all likelihood, through the summer, according to Wayne Gosnell, a volunteer assistant to Mayor Bruce Peele.
The assistance center cranked up as fast as flood waters inundated the Blanco River on Memorial Day weekend.
Fruity, crisp, clean, uplifting, fresh and enlightening are all adjectives that capture some of the qualities of lavender; however, this amazing flower defies description. Perhaps that is why folks from every corner descend on Blanco each and every year for the Lavender Festival.
The event returns this weekend, June 12-14 on the Blanco Square and Yett Memorial Park.
It is the biggest annual event in town and it isn't any wonder why, says Blanco Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Libbey Aly. ...
To the Editor:
My home, along with those of other elderly and disabled citizens, is at the Blanco Senior Apartments on Blanco Avenue. When the big rains came on Memorial Day weekend, water and dirt from a drainage ditch poured into at least five of the apartments. When residents requested cleanup assistance from apartment management, we were told we were on our own – it was our responsibility to clean up the mess, and by inference to replace our soaked carpets and live with wet baseboards ...
To the Editor:
Baker Guns would like to help the citizens of Blanco affected by the recent floods. We're sure the damages were extensive but we are here to help regarding guns. If any guns were damaged, flooded, or submerged in the dirt, it is crucial to clean them before rust sets in.
AUSTIN — Four days before the June 1 end of the 84th regular session of the Texas Legislature, both houses finally agreed after months of deliberation on a state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.
A 10-member conference committee worked out differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget.
Glenn Edward Page, 81, of Marble Falls, TX passed away in Blanco, TX Saturday, May 30, 2015. Glenn was born in Granger, TX to David Waymon Page and Lily Opal Farr Page. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, retired from Tx DOT after many years of faithful employment, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend who will be missed by many.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Lois Jean Krueger Page, infant brother, Marion Eugene Page, brother, Me ...
Albert N. Turner, Jr. passed away May 13, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a long time resident of Blanco, TX, a proud U.S. Marine veteran, vocational nurse, 'That Other Guy,' jack of all trades and a friend to all. He rarely met a stranger, always there to lend a helping hand for those in need.
Blanco County experienced a record rainfall the evening of Saturday, May 23 and into Sunday, May 24 when nearly eight inches of rain fell, causing the Blanco River to escape its banks with a wall of water that left a path of devastation in its wake.
"I've never seen anything like it,"
The Friends of Blanco State Park share in the sorrow of our community at the devastation wrought by the flooding that occurred over the Memorial Day weekend. Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors in our area and throughout Texas who lost so much in the floods.
Sadly, the damage to Blanco State Park was extensive.
Blanco High School musicians have shown their mettle in competition.
"As can imagine it was a stressful weekend for everybody in the area," said Brian Hecimovich, Blanco ISD's Head Band Director. "However, we were able to still compete in the Texas State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition. Even with all the stress, we had the best results in Blanco High School History."
The results in the competition are as follows:
Woodwind Trio – 1st Division Gold Medal Winners were Bryce Burson, Helen Kasbe ...
A host of famous musicians are stepping up to host a "Blanco County Disaster Relief Concert" this Sunday June 7 at Old 300 Barbecue.
The concert starts at noon and will continue until midnight. Downtown Blanco, Tx
The musical line up includes Jimmie Vaughan, Guy Forsyth, Bobby Mack [McClung], Zydeco Blanco, Cameran Nelson, Jim Raby, Alan Haynes, Greg Izor, Stephen Doster, Jesse Stratton, Jimmy Lee Saurage and more.
There will also be a silent auction.
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative election is now officially under way. Three seats are up for members' voter approval — Districts 1, 2 and 7.
While each district serves a geographical region, members can vote in all elections regardless.
"Every member of PEC is free to vote in the election and it doesn't matter where they are from as long as they are part of the cooperative,"
Blanco County Residents saw their first rays of sunshine on Tuesday after flooding inundated the area.
However, now authorities are finding victims who perished in the rushing waters. According to the Blanco County Sheriff's Office, on May 28, Blanco County rescuers located a deceased individual in the Little Blanco River in the vicinity of Little Blanco River Road.
The Blanco Panther band performed to a superior level in all facets of competition this school year.
A celebration of these accomplishments was held at the 1st Annual Band Banquet on Monday, May 11. After a barbecue dinner, presentations were made by Head Band Director, Brian Hecimovich. Each student received their State Sweepstakes patch for the band winning Sweepstakes with Division I ratings in Marching, Concert, and Sightreading.
Born in Boston, Phyllis Gallant lived in Flint and Sylvan Lake, Michigan, and in Whittier and Goleta, California, before moving to Blanco.
She married Francis Wharram in 1934, their daughter, Joanne, born in 1939. She lost Fran in 1964. Remarried, she lost second husband, Art Gallant, in 2002.
The oldest of four children, Phyllis lost her brother, John Shayman, and sisters, Rene and Betty.
Gifted musically, Phyllis sang in church choirs and choral groups and after provided piano accompaniment.
Last week we were trapped in town. This week...you guessed it: trapped in paradise! With all of the flooding and devastation in and around our little community, I am thankful for the hand of Providence that sheltered us through the storm (11.1" of rain in one day here on the farm on Saturday, the 23rd).
Psalm 120:6-7 says, "My soul hath long dwelt with him that hates peace. I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war." King David recognized that peace was not wholly up to him. Though we all may desire peace; and as Christians, we should desire peace; that decision is not always ours to make.
A warrior came in from battle, he was bruised and battered, and his horse crippled. The king said to him, "Where have you been?" The warrior said, "Out fighting your enemies in the west. I've pillaged, and I've burned, and I've killed among your enemies in the west." The king replied, "But I don't have any enemies in the west."
This weekend was quite different from the norm. We were excited about Memorial Day weekend and our heavy schedule of events, and we count ourselves blessed that we made it home safely. We were out in the heavy rains, driving from Johnson City to Wimberley on Saturday, oblivious to the tornado warnings.
Our cell phone had not picked up a tornado warning; we just wanted to get home out of the rain, and the low water crossing one mile from our home prevented us from getting there!
Pedernales Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors approved an updated strategic plan at its May 19 meeting. The document, outlining PEC's direction for the next three years, was crafted over the past three months with input from Board members, the Cooperative's management and its consultant partner.
Some of the highlights of the newly-adopted plan include:
Maintaining low member rates through improved efficiency, cost reductions and a low cost energy portfolio.
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Joe Straus on May 21 jointly announced a $3.8 billion tax relief package for Texas businesses and homeowners.
According to the announcement, the agreement reached by Patrick and Straus on a tax proposal, along with additional legislation, includes:
1. A 25 percent permanent reduction in the business margins tax;
2.
The Blanco Panther band performed to a superior level in all facets of competition this school year.
A celebration of these accomplishments was held at the 1st Annual Band Banquet on Monday, May 11. After a barbecue dinner, presentations were made by Head Band Director, Brian Hecimovich. Each student received their State Sweepstakes patch for the band winning Sweepstakes with Division I ratings in Marching, Concert, and Sightreading.
Blanco High School musicians have shown their mettle in competition.
"As can imagine it was a stressful weekend for everybody in the area," said Brian Hecimovich, Blanco ISD's Head Band Director. "However, we were able to still compete in the Texas State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition. Even with all the stress, we had the best results in Blanco High School History."
The results in the competition are as follows:
Woodwind Trio – 1st Division Gold Medal Winners were Bryce Burson, Helen Kasbe ...
Matt Herden has served the school children of the Blanco Independent School District for many years, but at the opening of the regular school board meeting on Monday, June 8, he said he was stepping down as the board president and would not seek reelection.
"I never intended to stay on the board this long,"
BEE CAVE — Managers of the Rainwater Revival school grant program were happily overwhelmed with 13 terrific grant applications from Hill Country schools this year. Though all projects had merit, the three judges made difficult choices and picked six deserving schools, including Blanco Middle School, to receive $1,000 awards each.
"Judging by the quantity and quality of proposals for rainwater catchment and water conservation projects this year, it's clear that teachers and schools are putting ...
The Blanco Elementary School Millionaire Accelerated Readers celebrated their achievement by eating lunch at the Chess Club and watching a book-based movie on Tuesday June 2.
The 29 millionaires each read at least one million words this school year. Six of the fifth grade students read over two million words each.
The 2015 Blanco Spring Band Concert for the fifth, sixth, and seventh grade bands was held on Tuesday, June 2 at the BHS cafeteria.
The fifth grade band played four selections, including a favorite, Let's Rock arranged by Michael Sweeney.
The sixth grade band performed three musical selections, concluding with Firestorm by Rob Grice.
The 2015 Blanco Panther basketball camp was held at the BHS gym June 8 through June 11.
High school girl's basketball coach, Stuart Schultz, and boy's basketball coach, Derrick Hernandez, taught the campers basic basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, and shooting.
Assisting the coaches were Jamie McClinton, Tyler Schlinke, and Kendall Brock.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative's Board of Directors approved an updated strategic plan at its May 19 meeting. The document, outlining PEC's direction for the next three years, was crafted over the past three months with input from Board members, the Cooperative's management and its consultant partner.
Some of the highlights of the newly-adopted plan include:
Maintaining low member rates through improved efficiency, cost reductions and a low cost energy portfolio.
AUSTIN – On May 29, 2015 the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) began accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of the Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4223-DR) for Harris, Hays and Van Zandt counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amended the notice for DUA on June 6, 2015 to include the following counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Denton, Eastland, Fort Bend, Gaines, Guadalupe, Henderson, Hidalgo, Johnson, Milam, Montague, Navarro, ...
To the Citizens of Blanco;
It has become apparent that there are some in our community and even some in our elected body that may be attempting to influence City government in a direction that is not in the best interest of Blanco based on personal agenda and grudges. Personal agenda should not be factor in the appointment of a Councilperson to fill the vacancies on the Council.
I believe the Citizens should be given the right to vote for their representation on City Council.
According to Texas ...
To the community of Blanco:
We want to thank you for your help, love, prayers and your giving spirit through this tough time of losing our home in the flood. Because of Blanco people we are on the road to recovery and still have a long way to go, but things are coming together.
Thank you,
Bill & Debie Knight
Victims of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place beginning on May 4, 2015 in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue Service.
Following recent disaster declarations for individual assistance issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the IRS announced today that affected taxpayers in Texas will receive tax relief.
The President has declared Harris, Hayes, and Van Zandt counties a federal disaster area.
Zachary Neil Jones born July 4, 1972 passed away in the flood waters of the Blanco River in Blanco, Texas on May 23, 2015. Zac is proceeded in death by both parents, Morris "Sunny" Neil and Barbara Elaine Jones of Victoria and grandparents James E. "Papaw" Rankin from Navajo Dam, New Mexico and Ruth "Nana"
Angela Babette Manuel Carleton of Spring Branch, Texas moved from this life to her eternal home on Sunday, May 24, 2015 after a long illness. Angie was born in Arkansas City, Kansas on May 15, 1964 to Sonny and Joy Manuel. Her life was dedicated to serving hurting children who needed loving foster and adoptive homes.
Angie earned her BA in Religious Education from Dallas Baptist University, and her MA in Counseling from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Capt. James Michael "Mike" Buck of Rockport, Texas passed away after a short but courageous battle with cancer on Thursday, May 14, 2015 in Corpus Christi, Tx. at the age of 67. Mike was born to Varner and Lois Buck on October 04, 1947 in Gaines County, TX. In 1970 he graduated from the Police Academy and became a Commissioned Peace Officer for North Las Vegas, Nevada and a body guard in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Albert N. Turner, Jr. passed away May 13, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a long time resident of Blanco, TX, a proud U.S. Marine veteran, vocational nurse, 'That Other Guy,' jack of all trades and a friend to all. He rarely met a stranger, always there to lend a helping hand for those in need.
Glenn Edward Page, 81, of Marble Falls, TX passed away in Blanco, TX Saturday, May 30, 2015. Glenn was born in Granger, TX to David Waymon Page and Lily Opal Farr Page. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, retired from Tx DOT after many years of faithful employment, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend who will be missed by many.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Lois Jean Krueger Page, infant brother, Marion Eugene Page, brother, Me ...
Werner J. Hohenberger, longtime resident of Ponca City, passed away June 3, 2015. He was 96.
A Rosary was be held Friday June 5, 2015, at Trout Funeral Home Chapel and a Mass of Christian Burial was Saturday, June 6, at St. Mary's Catholic Church. Burial followed in Ark City, KS at Hope Cemetery.
In loving memory of Janet Ruth Metcalf, was born October 31, 1953 in Corpus Christi, Texas and passed away on June 4, 2015 in Oklahoma. Janet was retired; she enjoyed quilting, sewing and crocheting. Her favorite holidays were Christmas and Thanksgiving. She graduated in 1972 from King High School in Corpus Christi.
Francis O. Wagner, 84, of Garland Texas died peacefully June 30, 2014.
Francis was born to the late Beulah and Tom Wagner on March 10, 1930 in Blanco, Texas. She was an avid seamstress specializing in men's and women's clothing, and furniture re-upholstery. Francis was also a 30 year dedicated employee of Collins Radio, now known as Rockwell Collins, in Richardson Texas.
This weekend was quite different from the norm. We were excited about Memorial Day weekend and our heavy schedule of events, and we count ourselves blessed that we made it home safely. We were out in the heavy rains, driving from Johnson City to Wimberley on Saturday, oblivious to the tornado warnings.
Our cell phone had not picked up a tornado warning; we just wanted to get home out of the rain, and the low water crossing one mile from our home prevented us from getting there!
A warrior came in from battle, he was bruised and battered, and his horse crippled. The king said to him, "Where have you been?" The warrior said, "Out fighting your enemies in the west. I've pillaged, and I've burned, and I've killed among your enemies in the west." The king replied, "But I don't have any enemies in the west."
Psalm 120:6-7 says, "My soul hath long dwelt with him that hates peace. I am for peace: but when I speak, they are for war." King David recognized that peace was not wholly up to him. Though we all may desire peace; and as Christians, we should desire peace; that decision is not always ours to make.
Life is so short for some of us. God's Word says "Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. "Honor your father and mother" (this is the first commandment with a promise), "that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land."
A little girl asked her grandpa if he could make a sound like a frog. Grandpa said, "sure", and then said, "ribbit, ribbit." The little girl ran to grandma and said, "We are finally going to disney world, we are going to disney world!" Grandma said, "What makes you say that?"
Mar 10:29-30 And Jesus answered and said, "Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's, But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world (age) to come eternal life."
Today we continue our study on the Kingdom of God.
There is so much in Proverbs that I used to not like to read it. Someone showed me there are 31 Proverbs, one for each day of the month, and she suggested I read it that way. I've never been able to consistently read one each day, but I have managed to get through all of them!
Stupid, lazy, slob; that does nothing but watch sports on TV, drinks beer, and whistles at scantly clad women. That's the image portrayed in your average sit-com these days of a father and husband. It is sad, and it is shameful. Fatherhood is a God given position of honor, responsibility, and leadership.
Two hillbillies, Rufus and Clarence had been enemies for years. All that separated them was a wide river. For years each man would go down to the bank and yell at each other promising that if they could swim they would swim the river and give the other beating. One year the Army Corps of Engineers built a bridge over the river.
To the Editor:
Baker Guns would like to help the citizens of Blanco affected by the recent floods. We're sure the damages were extensive but we are here to help regarding guns. If any guns were damaged, flooded, or submerged in the dirt, it is crucial to clean them before rust sets in.
To the Editor:
My home, along with those of other elderly and disabled citizens, is at the Blanco Senior Apartments on Blanco Avenue. When the big rains came on Memorial Day weekend, water and dirt from a drainage ditch poured into at least five of the apartments. When residents requested cleanup assistance from apartment management, we were told we were on our own – it was our responsibility to clean up the mess, and by inference to replace our soaked carpets and live with wet baseboards ...
To the Editor:
It has been a very rewarding experience in working with the relief center for me.
Hearing and seeing the devastation is overwhelming and heart breaking. It amazes me how some people will not take advantage of the services available because they want someone else to get it before they do.
I am talking about folks that lost everything.
Our prayers and thoughts go out to our Blanco-area neighbors whose lives and homes were destroyed when the Blanco River flooded at historic levels May 23. We especially pray for the families who lost loved ones that day and ask that God comfort them through the loving arms of family and friends.
Since the floods, we at the Blanco Good Samaritan Center have witnessed countless demonstrations of love, caring, and generosity made by both local residents and out-of-town people who've stepped up to ...
AUSTIN — Governor Greg Abbott has until June 21 to give bills recently passed by the Texas Legislature his final consideration before signing them, letting them take effect without his signature or vetoing them.
By June 1, the last day of the Legislature's 84th regular session, some 819 House bills and 504 Senate bills earned final passage, plus two House Joint Resolutions and five Senate Joint Resolutions.
The 2015 Certification Class has completed the 13 week classroom portion of the Master Gardening course.
The class met weekly and covered many aspects of sustainable gardening such as landscaping, soil amending and composting, vegetable gardening, propagation, and many more.
The class members, also known as Associate Master Gardeners, enjoyed several field trips including Blanco State Park and the San Antonio Botanical Gardens.
The Associates are now completing the required 50 hour volunteer an ...
A Llano County jury of seven women and five men found Karra Trichele Allen guilty of murdering her husband, Brian Dean Allen, at their home in Bertram, on July 1, 2013. The decision was rendered Tuesday, June 2.
Judge Allan Garrett presided over the trial in which District Attorney Sonny McAfee and Assistant District Attorney Peter Keim presented the State's case.
Gordon B. Hinckley asked, "Have you ever looked at one of those 16-foot farm gates? When it is opened, it swings very wide. The end at the hinges moves ever so slightly, while out at the perimeter the movement is great. It is the little things upon which life turns that make the big difference in our lives."
During World War II, my father was a yard man for the Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad when Gordon B.
AUSTIN — A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit on June 9 upheld the constitutionality of House Bill 2, the state abortion law revised by the Texas Legislature in a July 2013 special session.
HB 2 and its provisions may be applied throughout Texas, the panel stated in a 56-page ruling, but drew two narrow exceptions: (1) a health clinic that performs abortions in McAllen may continue to function without upgrading its facilities to comply with standards set for ...
Blanco State Park is still temporarily closed due to the historic floods of the Memorial Day weekend but, thanks to the hard work of park personnel and many disaster recovery specialists from across the state, it is in the process of recovering.
As conditions improve and when it becomes safe for volunteers to enter the park, the Friends of Blanco State Park will be contacting the many folks who have signed up to help with the restoration effort.
American Legion Chaplain Joe Garcia wants residents to understand the Flood Assistance Center has moved from the Byers Building to Trinity Lutheran Church.
"We stand ready to help anyone who comes to seek aid," Garcia said. "We now have a Blanco County Flood Disaster Relief Fund available. The fund is made up from money that has been largely donated by the community and collected from fundraisers like the concert."
Garcia said the center has prepared guidlines and criteria to help govern how th ...
AUSTIN – On May 29, 2015 the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) began accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) as a result of the Presidential Disaster Declaration (FEMA 4223-DR) for Harris, Hays and Van Zandt counties. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) amended the notice for DUA on June 6, 2015 to include the following counties: Bastrop, Blanco, Caldwell, Denton, Eastland, Fort Bend, Gaines, Guadalupe, Henderson, Hidalgo, Johnson, Milam, Montague, Navarro, ...
As you know many of our friends and family in the Blanco, Wimberley and Austin area were deeply affected by the Memorial Day Floods.
There are countless stories of lives lost as well as personal property and houses literally washed away. After hearing the story of a local 70 year old Kindergarten teacher clutching on to her satellite dish for 6 hours before she was rescued, while she watched her partially paralyzed husband be swept away, we knew there was more that we could do than just read an ...
As a seventh grader, I played the cornet in my junior high school band in Salt Lake City. The band director, Mr. Beckstead, arranged for the band to attend a young people's concert presented by the Utah Symphony Orchestra which, at that time, was housed in the old historic Mormon Tabernacle downtown.
Our school bus arrived just before the concert was to begin and the only seats remaining were those usually occupied by the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
AUSTIN - Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Joe Straus on May 21 jointly announced a $3.8 billion tax relief package for Texas businesses and homeowners.
According to the announcement, the agreement reached by Patrick and Straus on a tax proposal, along with additional legislation, includes:
1. A 25 percent permanent reduction in the business margins tax;
2.
It is no secret that Blanco Settlement, the premier RV spot in the region, was among the hardest hit by the Memorial Day weekend flooding event.
They watched as the river rose so quickly that there was no reasonable amount of time for reasonable thinking. Still, no lives were lost, although the damage to the park was extensive.
They are called the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS), and most of them are firefighters from all over the Lone Star Sate; however, after seeing the work they have done to clean up Blanco State Park, one might be forgiven if they were mistaken for superheroes.
Mark Stinson, with the Texas Forest Service, said between the work of TIFMAS and two volunteers from the C.L.
Blanco's Flood Assistance Center has moved from the Byers Building on the town square to Trinity Lutheran Church where it will maintain operations, in all likelihood, through the summer, according to Wayne Gosnell, a volunteer assistant to Mayor Bruce Peele.
The assistance center cranked up as fast as flood waters inundated the Blanco River on Memorial Day weekend.
AUSTIN — Four days before the June 1 end of the 84th regular session of the Texas Legislature, both houses finally agreed after months of deliberation on a state budget for fiscal years 2016 and 2017.
A 10-member conference committee worked out differences between the House and Senate versions of the budget.
A little rain is not stopping the volunteer organizers of this event! They are working tirelessly to get things decorated in red white and blue, and all the details ready for this first Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in the Old West Town.
Many activities planned include an Apple Pie contest and Jell-o eating contest.
The Friends of Blanco State Park share in the sorrow of our community at the devastation wrought by the flooding that occurred over the Memorial Day weekend. Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors in our area and throughout Texas who lost so much in the floods.
Sadly, the damage to Blanco State Park was extensive.
Born in Boston, Phyllis Gallant lived in Flint and Sylvan Lake, Michigan, and in Whittier and Goleta, California, before moving to Blanco.
She married Francis Wharram in 1934, their daughter, Joanne, born in 1939. She lost Fran in 1964. Remarried, she lost second husband, Art Gallant, in 2002.
The oldest of four children, Phyllis lost her brother, John Shayman, and sisters, Rene and Betty.
Gifted musically, Phyllis sang in church choirs and choral groups and after provided piano accompaniment.
Last week we were trapped in town. This week...you guessed it: trapped in paradise! With all of the flooding and devastation in and around our little community, I am thankful for the hand of Providence that sheltered us through the storm (11.1" of rain in one day here on the farm on Saturday, the 23rd).
