September 6, 2017 Issue

Rumors of a gas shortage following the destruction left by Hurricane Harvey prompted drivers to pack the pumps at Central Texas gas stations, beginning last Thursday, Aug. 31. Motorists waited in line for hours waiting for their turn to fill their tanks. The hysteria was fed my social media; however, it has been reported that there was never a danger of Texas running out of gas. The worry began with the concern that tankers coming from the coastal region of Texas would be delayed because ...

Although Blanco County is more than 200 miles from the Rockport and Houston areas devastated by Hurricane Harvey last week, effects of the Hurricane Harvey historic disaster continue to ripple through the community. Blanco has welcomed a number of individuals who fled the storm or left because of forced evacuation orders in their communities. Some of the evacuees settled in at the Blanco State Park, where 12 campsites at its peak last week housed families and groups set up tents and campe ...

San Antonio, Texas - Peripheral Vascular Associates (PVA), a leader in Vascular Medicine and Surgery throughout South Texas for 42 years, will soon have an office at 825 4th St. in Blanco. Dr. Thomas Beadle, who is board certified in vascular surgery, will office at the PVA Blanco office and offer specialized vascular care to residents of this community and the surrounding area. “As a physician group that has a deep roots in this region and a long history of caring for Texans, we take gre ...

The Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department is back from almost seven days of deployment conducting rescue operations in Port Arthur, just as Tropical Storm Harvey made its second landfall late Wednesday, Aug. 30. Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department received a request from the State of Texas for rescue assistance on Tuesday, Aug.

The Blanco Panthers lost their season opener to the Canyon Lake Hawks 38-0 on Friday, September 1. With home field advantage, the Hawks scored their first touchdown on a 28 yard pass play at the 6:56 mark in the first quarter. The extra point kick was good with the Hawks taking a 7-0 lead. Canyon Lake tacked on a field goal to lead 10-0 at the end of the first quarter.

The Blanco Panther junior varsity football team lost a tough defensive battle 14-12 against the Canyon Lake Hawks on Thursday, August 31. The Panthers and Hawks held each other scoreless throughout the first half. Then in the third quarter Blanco scored a touchdown on a run by Christian Flores. The two point pass attempt after the touchdown failed.

With infrastructure and facilities pummeled by Harvey and rendered unsafe and inoperable, as well as facing displaced school personnel and students, many Texas community schools are closed and could remain so for weeks and even months. Harvey forced the closure of more than 200 school districts for at least a day, but dozens remain closed.

The Lady Panther volleyball team posted six wins this past week beginning on Tuesday, August 29 with a 3-0 victory over the Cole Lady Cougars at the Blanco High School gym. Set scores against the Cougars were 25-20, 25-23, 25-22. The junior varsity blue team won 25-14,25-10 and the junior varsity gold team won 25-3,25-14.

The Blanco Coalition on Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment of Substance Abuse (Blanco CoAPT) is hosting a “Livin’ Clean” Safe and Drug-Free Wellness Fair on September 13, 2017 from 5 pm to 8 pm at the Blanco High School Cafeteria. Blanco CoAPT is hosting this FREE family fun event to provide awareness and education on reducing youth substance abuse.

The Tejas Art Club is a local art club that meets once a week every Thursday at the Buggy Barn on 281. Currently the club meets at Bean and Biscuit every third Thursday of the month. The club meets from 12:30 to 2:30 in the afternoon. New artists are welcome, or anyone who has an interest in learning art is welcome to join. Club dues are $25 per year.

Mr. Michael “Mike” P. Cayce of Sisterdale passed away on Monday, August 28 at the age of 66 years. Michael Prentice Cayce was born on February 12th, 1951 to John William Prentice “Pat” and Doris Jean Alsup Cayce. He married Patricia A. Clark on July 26th, 2003 in Sisterdale, Texas Mr. Michael “Mike” Cayce is survived by his wife: Patricia A.

Caroline Lou Du Bose, 87, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Caroline was born April 23, 1930 in LaGrange, TX to Ersken and Loine Ilse Robertson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Robert E. “Bucky” Robertson and Robert L.

We finished last week seeing that, “They which be of faith, are blessed with faithful Abraham” and they are “the children of Abraham” (Gal 3:9). In verse 10, we see a contrast - that those who seek to be justified by the Law of Moses are under a curse. Why?

A Bible that once belonged to Elvis Presley and contains his handwritten notes and thoughts sold for $94,600 at an auction in England, according to Omega Auctions. One of the Scriptures marked in his bible was Luke 9:25: “For what is a man profited if he gains the whole world, and loses or forfeits himself”?

A story has long been circulated that has been attributed to several sources including Aesop and his fables. It goes something like this: A young girl was trudging along a mountain path toward her grandmother’s house. It was bitter cold, and the wind cut like a knife. When she was within sight of her destination, she heard a rustle at her feet. Looking down, she saw a snake.

Rumors of a gas shortage following the destruction left by Hurricane Harvey prompted drivers to pack the pumps at Central Texas gas stations, beginning last Thursday, Aug. 31. Motorists waited in line for hours waiting for their turn to fill their tanks. The hysteria was fed my social media; however, it has been reported that there was never a danger of Texas running out of gas. The worry began with the concern that tankers coming from the coastal region of Texas would be delayed because ...

Blanco public safety, business and community resources sprang into action to provide services and support to those impacted by Hurricane Harvey. Blanco Volunteer Fire Department sent a water rescue team, led by Blanco Fire Chief Matt McMain and volunteers Danny Alba and Joe Ortega, which deployed to Houston on Aug. 28. “On our way to check-in in Houston, most of the roads were completely blocked by water,” said Chief McMain.

Texas drivers statewide have to put their cellphones down when behind the wheel as a new law banning texting while driving took effect Sept. 1, 2017. The law prohibits motorists from any reading, writing or sending electronic messages while their car is moving. The ban extends to popular communications, such as posting on social media, sending emails or using similar apps.

AUSTIN — Emergency relief operations expanded and intensified last week as floodwaters caused by Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey-generated rains inundated and overwhelmed Harris County and dozens of other stricken counties. While damage estimates continue to increase, at least 45,000 people have moved to public shelters, more than 100,000 homes have been destroyed and the death toll is rising. On Aug.

The Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department is back from almost seven days of deployment conducting rescue operations in Port Arthur, just as Tropical Storm Harvey made its second landfall late Wednesday, Aug. 30. Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department received a request from the State of Texas for rescue assistance on Tuesday, Aug.

The Texas Department of Agriculture has a website and phone line set up with information regarding hay and feed for livestock. The phone line and website is for producers in need of feed/hay, as well as for people wanting to donate feed/hay. Feel free to pass it on to anyone inquiring information about livestock feed. https://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ProductionAgriculture/HayHotline Hay Hotline: (512) 463-9360 Email: [email protected]

WASHINGTON - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is raising awareness that Hurricane Harvey disaster survivors, and their friends and family, must be alert for false rumors, scams, identity theft, and fraud. Although many Americans are working hard to help their neighbors now, during chaotic times, some will always try to take advantage of the most vulnerable.  To dispel some of the false rumors circulating on the internet and social media, FEMA created a dedicated website to ad ...