January 31, 2018 Issue

1/9 arrested a 26-year-old San Antonio man on a Hidalgo County warrant. 1/10 arrested a 23-year-old San Antonio man on a warrant from Lampasas County for probation violation - arson. 1/10 arrested a 32-year-old Big Lake man on a Tom Green County warrant for violation of Sex Offender Registration requirements. 1/14 arrested a 54-year-old Blanco woman on a Galveston County warrant for theft. 1/14 investigated a reported missing person reported, who was later found safe in another jurisd ...

Governor Greg Abbott released his second “Report to the People of Texas,” which highlights the legislative, economic, educational and public safety achievements over the past year. The year-in-review offers a look back at the triumphs and challenges of 2017, and provides Texans greater insight into important programs and policies being implemented across the state. “Though tested this year by Hurricane Harvey and other challenges, Texas remains the envy of the nation,” Governor Abbo ...

On-going Programs First Friday Fellows, first Fridays, 11:30 a.m.*; Sunny the Reading Dog, first and third Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m..; Blanco Book Bunch, third Wednesdays, 2 p.m. Special upcoming programs Hosted by the First Friday Fellows Feb. 2, 2018 at 11:30 a.m., Special Guest Author Dr. David P. Green, will give us a behind-the-scenes look at his book Plague in the Pacific: How Japan’s Unit 731 Might Have Won.

Editor’s Note: Gov. Abbott proclaimed January School Board Recognition Month. “School boards play a vital role in our effort to develop education in the Lone Star State as they work with parents, education professionals, and community members to create successful learning environments,” Gov. Abbott said. “While each day brings new challenges for Texas public schools and the students they serve, school board members, along with other dedicated school officials, have tackled these cha ...

Before a raucous, Friday night home-town crowd Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, the Blanco Panther Boys’ Varsity Basketball team outlasted rival Comfort 72-61 to remain unbeaten in District play at 7-0. The Panthers started the first quarter working hard to establish their game plan. Both teams were intent on keeping up the pace and pushing the ball up the court, and the first quarter ended with the Panthers up, 17-14.

The Lady Panther basketball team continued to blaze their way through district opponents with a 52-36 win over the Comfort Deer on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018, in a home game. The Blanco squad improved their season record to 21-8 and their district record to 8-0. Blanco entered the game on a nine-game winning streak, and with the Deer sporting only one District loss, fans were expecting a close contest.

On Jan. 26, 2018, the Blanco Panther JV Boys’ Basketball team lost a close game to the Comfort Bobcats, 67-64. The hometown Blanco fans were treated to an exciting game, as the lead was never more than seven points for either side. Blanco started the game a bit sluggish on offense, as the hot-shooting Bobcats built a 17-11 lead after one quarter.

The Panther boy’s powerlifting team competed at a meet at the Texas Strength Systems gym in San Antonio on Thursday, Jan 18. Powerlifters complete three lifts in their weight class, including the squat, the bench press, and the deadlift. Each lifter gets three chances in each of the lift categories to improve their total.

Gem of the Hills Senior Citizens Community Center (GOTH) is planning its first fund raiser since its founding in 1984. The Board of Directors and volunteers of Gem of the Hills invite the community to “Indie Film Nite” in Blanco, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018. GOTH is partnering with the Hill Country Film Society (HCFS) to offer a slate of Film Shorts in Blanco.

The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will meet on Tues., Feb. 6 from 2-3 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Brune Building at 808 Reuben St. in Fredericksburg. Facilitated by HCM social worker Brook Bodenhamer, the group will continue to meet on the first Tuesday of each month, including March 6, at the same time and location. The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group provides: Expert presentations on memory issues Q&A discussion time Emotional and social sup ...

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Sallie Jean Wagner, 67, passed from life Sunday, January 28, 2018 at LBJ Medical Center in Johnson City, TX. She was born at the Blanco County Courthouse to Raymond and Imogene Treisch Wagner, both grandchildren of the area’s early settlers. Sallie spent her early years in Corpus Christi before going to the state school for special education in Austin where she lived for 25 years.

The book of Daniel is a must read. There’s so much encouragement in it! For example, in Chapter 9, near the end of the chapter, Daniel is praying for mercy for himself and his nation, and fasting for 21 days, and is given a vision of the end times, which explains to me, what is the 7 year tribulation, and return of Christ.

Have you ever noticed that Jesus often accompanied His teaching with the words, “the one who has ears to hear, let him hear?” Is it possible that there can be some people who could actually sit at the feet of Jesus, the Almighty God in human form, and not be able to actually hear with understanding the words that He was speaking to them? The Bible teaches that people have different experiences in their ability to hear the voice of God.

Dear Editor: In your article about the Wildlife Rescue Ranch In Kendalia, it was stated “Not only do animals matter, they always come first”. To a certain extent, I agree with this as I love animals too, but there must be a limit. If you have too many of anything, trouble lies ahead, therefore, I am at a loss as to what happened to the 10,000 animals WRR treated in 2017. We raise goats and cattle in addition to the native animals.

“Dad,” said the voice on the phone, “I need your help to write a paper about the ‘Old West.’” My daughter, Tara, in order to improve her lot in life, had gone back to school at age 34. Because of my love for all things ‘western’, I took on the challenge.