July 19, 2017 Issue

At the July 11 meeting of the governing body of Blanco, council members voted to adopt a Proclamation honoring members of Blanco’s police, fire, and EMS departments. Because of a brush fire in progress north of Johnson City at the time of the meeting, only Police Chief Mike Ritchey was present to accept his certificate.

Blanco County crews worked overnight Tuesday, July 11 and through Wednesday, July 12 to oversee cleanup operations and extinguish hot spots of a vegetation fire that consumed over 350 acres in rural Blanco County and injured none. The fire began early afternoon on Tuesday when reports say a resident near FM 1323 and Trails End Road was barbecuing. Embers got away from the barbecue pit and caught surrounding grass on fire. Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department an ...

Due to a financial oversight caught by a recent audit of the City of Blanco’s finances, the current contract with the newly-formed Blanco Visitors’ Bureau must be terminated. Members of the board and the director, Anthony Fasano, received the word at a special city council meeting on June 28. In a divided vote, council voted to terminate the contract after learning that money from Hotel-Motel taxes which should have been put in a special visitors’ bureau account were acciden ...

Step through the gate at Blanco Gardens and you enter a fairytale landscape of lush greens amid pops of color from the many flowering plants. Everywhere you look there are different species of native and adaptive landscape plants, beautiful and distinctive pottery, as well as antique signs and other treasures.

Abbott gives lawmakers initial marching orders for special session AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on July 10 issued a formal proclamation for the special session that begins July 18, directing the Texas Legislature to extend expiration dates for the Texas Medical Board and other state boards that regulate psychologists, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors and social workers. Abbott said he plans to issue a supplemental proclamation further direct ...

The Blanco Chamber of Commerce welcomes Apache Air & Heat, LLC with a Ribbon Cutting. Apache Air & Heat is pleased to announce their new location, just South of Blanco at 4696 US Hwy 281 S, Blanco, TX 78606. Apache Air & Heat is a family owned business serving customers in the Blanco and surrounding areas with residential and commercial AC and Heating Service, Installs and Maintenance needs. The company strives to earn the trust and support of Blanco by providing honest a ...

2nd Mile Recreation Center is open to all 6th-12th-graders on Monday through Wednesday from 3:30-5:30pm. 502 Pecan St [email protected] Cell: 830-385-1202 Acoustic Jam Session held at the Buggy Barn Museum on 281. First Saturday of the Month, 2pm-5pm. All are welcome. Alcoholics Anonymous Open AA meetings Everyone is welcome Monday - Study meeting, Wednesday & Saturday - discussion meetings at 7:00 PM, St.

The reality of heaven and hell are all around. There is hell and heaven on earth. Disciples of Jesus are given the privilege of bringing heaven to earth as in the Lord’s Prayer, “…your kingdom come your will be done on earth as in heaven.” Since God’s primary characteristic trait is love it follows God’s people should be consumed by love and affirmation.

Dear Blanco Community, Blanco Good Samaritan Center is grateful for the generosity of its donors. We thank you for your continued support. Without your contributions, we couldn’t support the Center’s mission to serve those in need in this county. We couldn’t run a food pantry, provide shelter or clothing or help with bills in emergencies.

Tips for a Stress-Free Garden If you wish to plant our own transplants, it is time to start your seeds for fall tomatoes, okra eggplant and peppers. Water your lawn and garden when needed to prevent plant stress.  Soak sod to a depth of 6-8 inches.   Water in the morning to avoid disease problems.

Summer is often a time for relaxation by the pool or a family trip to your favorite vacation spot. At the same time, many Americans take advantage of the warmer months to put their house on the market. According to the National Association of ®, one third of homes are sold during the summer months.