April 6, 2016 Issue

There was standing room only at the April 4 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, as neighbors living within 200 feet of a planned development on Trainer Street came to air their concerns. If his plans are approved, developer Jim Cook will build 40 homes on a seven-acre tract, a portion of the former McCormick Ranch which would be zoned R-3, or high density.

LCRA Steps Forward took place Friday, April 1st and allowed 75 LCRA volunteers to collaborate with city and PEC volunteers and residents to spruce up Bindseil Park and clean Town Creek starting from the Blanco State Park gate in Bindseil Park to 281 then again from Elm to Mesquite Street.

The City of Blanco is sponsoring Arts in the Park, a series of events beginning in April 2016. The Spring series will include 4 evening concerts to be held in Bindseil Park beginning at 6 p.m. Not only will there be live entertainment “under the stars”, but local artists will also exhibit their art work throughout the Park.

Blanco baseball coach Bryan Wyatt achieved his 600th win during the Panthers game against Center Point March 1 cementing him as the winningest coach in division 3A history. Wyatt was presented a commemorative plaque for his 600th win on March 26 at Panther field during alumni day where junior varsity, varsity, and alumni players faced off, most of whom have been coached by Wyatt. “It was a complete surprise that I was getting the plaque,” Wyatt said.

There’s a new personal trainer in town, and she’s already kicking butt. Amanda Wier, also an English and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Blanco High School, is also teaching kickboxing and basic training classes at Riley’s Warehouse, 3455 Ranch Road 165 just outside Blanco. Classes began the week of March 22. “Kickboxing is my favorite.

The Texas Well Owner Network will offer water well screenings in Blanco and Kendall counties April 11 for residents to have their well water checked for salinity and common contaminants, said program coordinators. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in these counties and Texas Water Resources Institute are partnering with the network on presenting these programs.

The City of Blanco recently posted a Public Notice on the quality of its drinking water. Specifically, it noticed a Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Violation we received from the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality). As several citizens have raised questions about the Notice, I and Ronnie Rodriguez, Public Works Director, thought it would be wise to advise the citizens of Blanco concerning the safety of the water (it is safe to drink the water), the cause of the problem, and how it has ...

The Blanco Performing Arts is pleased to announce its fourth concert of the season coming up on April 23rd. Playing in Blanco for the first time, pianist and native Texan Jonathan Tsay will explore the music of composers from Bach to Gershwin to modern-day rock group Radiohead. Tsay demonstrates musical versatility, as he excels as a performer, a composer, and a collaborator with world-class musicians.