May 2, 2018 Issue

The Blanco Canoe Race, hosted by the Blanco Boy Scout Troop #497, brought 120 paddlers representing 14 Boy Scout troops from the central Texas region. Troops from Austin, Bastrop, Burnet, Hutto, Marble Falls, Pflugerville, San Marcos and Taylor joined the Blanco troop to camp Friday night, April 27 at Klepac Greenhouses by the Blanco River. Race heats started promptly at 9 a.m.

4/3 arrested a 24-year-old Blanco man after a month’s long investigation that began with a suicide in December. During the investigation, evidence was obtained that indicated that the suspect had agreed to provide drugs to the victim prior to his death. The autopsy report confirmed that the same type of drug was in the victims bloodstream at the time of his death.

The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office received 352 calls for service from 4/23/2018 through 4/29/2018. The Blanco County Communications Center received the following call types during the seven-day period: 9 = Arrests 155 = Traffic Stops 22 = Reckless Drivers 23 = Medical Aid Calls/Medical Alarm 25 = 911 Hang up Calls, Mis-dials, Open line or Abuse calls 9 = Fire Calls/Fire Alarms 13 = Motor Vehicle Accidents 3 = Disturbance Calls 10 = Animal Complaints/Loose Live Stock Calls ...

On the morning of Wednesday, April 25, 2018 the board of directors of the Pedernales Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the 34th Annual Soil Stewardship Breakfast. Approximately 50 Blanco County citizens gathered on Whittington’s Mountain to fellowship together and enjoy the breath-taking views. Everyone was treated to campfire coffee, juice, donuts and breakfast tacos prepared by the directors and staff. Pastor Carlos Cloyd of the Blanco United Methodist Church presented an in ...

Blanco County Judge Brett Bray has been honored by the Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile to be prepared to handle his duties as county judge. Judge Bray was inducted on March 22 as a Fellow in the Texas Judicial Academy during the 2018 Spring Judicial Education Session. The Texas Judicial Academy, a partnership between the Texas Tech University School of Law and the Texas Association of Counties, recognizes judges who attain significant judicial education above that required ...

Abbott urges local officials to apply for Harvey funds Mayors, county judges and emergency management officials in communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey received letters last week from Gov. Greg Abbott, urging them to take advantage of available funding. Some $500 million in funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program are available now, Abbott said.

On April 30, 2018, the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the Austin Police Department, and Hays County SWAT executed a search and arrest warrant at 566 Weddle Road in Blanco County. The subject of the warrants, Erik Spalteholz, 47, was taken into custody for possession of child pornography.

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has been selected to through the Historic Preservation Training Center and a Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program for an Individual Placement through AmeriCorps. This program is intended for the selected park to recruit and sponsor a youth between the ages of 18-30 years from the local community.

istorical Commissions are involved in more than the preservation of sites, structures, and recording the history of a county? In recent years, we have learned that our landscape is historical. The definition below explains: A cultural landscape is defined by the National Park Service as a geographic area (including both cultural and natural resources and the wildlife or domestic animals therein), associated with a historic event, activity, or person or exhibiting other cultural or aesthetic ...

Half way up that long stretch at an uncomfortably sharp incline, his legs were burning and breathing was labored. My buddy loves to bike, and is in decent condition for it, but there are still those tough, long routes that push his limits. This particular morning, there was some patchy fog.

During his first year as superintendent, Clay Rosenbaum has brought many positive changes to he district, the latest being the Blanco Education Foundation. The Blanco Education Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt public corporation that will be independent from BISD and will have its own board to generate and disburse funds generated from a variety of fund-raising activities.

Another year is winding down—banquets, final exams, end-of-year programs, graduation, and summer!!! As you reflect back on the year spent with Blanco ISD, I hope you recognize the academic gains that have been made, the life lessons that have been learned, and the strides our students have made in reaching their educational goals. The month of May greets us with more STAAR testing.

he Blanco High School National Honor Society held a ceremony for the 2018 inductees on Thursday, April 19. The 2017-2018 officers, President Mia Albrecht, Vice President David Struck and Secretary Sienna Buchenbacher conducted the candle-lighting ceremony and read descriptions of the requirements for NHS membership, including scholarship, service, leadership and character.

Parents and friends of the Blanco High School senior class filled Panther Stadium Friday night May 25, 2018, as the 69 members of the Class of 2018 received their HS diplomas. As the seniors entered the field, the Panther Band set the mood with a rendition of the traditional “Pomp and Circumstance.” Opening remarks and prayer were presented by senior class secretary David Struck, with senior Wade Robinson leading the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and the Panther Band performi ...

Blanco County Emergency Services District No. 2 (BCESD2) met April 26, 2018 with city and county officials and retired ESD No. 2 commissioners to brief them on plans to build a new combined Blanco Volunteer Fire Department (BVFD) and Blanco Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station adjacent to the Blanco Police station on the corner of Blanco Avenue and Jones Road. The new $2.5 million station will be 14,700 sq ft., with 6,341 sq.

On the morning of Wednesday, April 25, 2018 the board of directors of the Pedernales Soil and Water Conservation District hosted the 34th Annual Soil Stewardship Breakfast. Approximately 50 Blanco County citizens gathered on Whittington’s Mountain to fellowship together and enjoy the breath-taking views. Everyone was treated to campfire coffee, juice, donuts and breakfast tacos prepared by the directors and staff. Pastor Carlos Cloyd of the Blanco United Methodist Church presented an in ...

Blanco County Judge Brett Bray has been honored by the Texas Judicial Academy for going the extra mile to be prepared to handle his duties as county judge. Judge Bray was inducted on March 22 as a Fellow in the Texas Judicial Academy during the 2018 Spring Judicial Education Session. The Texas Judicial Academy, a partnership between the Texas Tech University School of Law and the Texas Association of Counties, recognizes judges who attain significant judicial education above that required ...

ity will hold its monthly pot-luck supper and meeting Friday, May 4, 2018. The community center is at 7686 Ranch Road 1888, about half way between Blanco and Fredericksburg. The theme this month is “Cinco de Mayo” so expect sombreros and tex-mex food. Participants are ask to bring a dish of their choice and their own refreshments. Highlighting this month is the opening of the newly-completed bathroom.

Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park has been selected to through the Historic Preservation Training Center and a Traditional Trades Apprenticeship Program for an Individual Placement through AmeriCorps. This program is intended for the selected park to recruit and sponsor a youth between the ages of 18-30 years from the local community.

he Blanco High School National Honor Society held a ceremony for the 2018 inductees on Thursday, April 19. The 2017-2018 officers, President Mia Albrecht, Vice President David Struck and Secretary Sienna Buchenbacher conducted the candle-lighting ceremony and read descriptions of the requirements for NHS membership, including scholarship, service, leadership and character.

Robert Lee “Bobby” Uecker, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Bobby was born to Joseph Cullen Uecker and Jewel Lee (Cravatt) Uecker on Oct. 3, 1935 on the family ranch between Blanco and Johnson City. Bobby was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Greta Lou (Whittington) Uecker; and their son, Mark Robert Uecker. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Rhonda Klepac Uecker; brother, Emil Ray Uecker and wife Linda; step childre ...

Pray for your friends, pray for your family, pray for the lady (or man) walking down the road, and yes, pray for your enemies! In Matthew 5:44 and Luke 6:28 Jesus said to pray for those who despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28 “But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.” How often do I see things on facebook where people are putting their problems with family out there?

May is the month of graduations and new beginnings. All the study and hard work is coming to a celebratory end. The anticipation of the end of such a long journey can be a precarious time if we are not careful. Finishing well is so important in so many ways.

When I received an email from my brother, Dale, saying that he was considering retirement, he had attached a picture of a corner in his home with a note that read, “After almost 40 years of marriage I have finally arrived. I now have my very own man-corner. I had thoughts of having a man-cave, but those dreams were dashed long ago…” The photo shows a modest but nice wooden desk and a two-drawer file cabinet: that’s about all—not even a chair.