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State representative Erin Zwiener wasn’t happy with how House Bill 3 impacted school districts in Blanco County.
The first-term Democrat, who represents Blanco and Hays counties in the state legislature, spoke to about 30 people at a town hall last Wednesday at the Johnson City Library. She said the bill touted as “the most significant reform of public education funding in a generation” had some good things, but added that significant changes will have to be made in the near future.
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Blanco ISD will soon have extra help dealing with truancy.
The school district board of trustees voted unanimously to accept a grant Monday night to fund a truancy officer/attendance specialist.
The part-time position will help principals deal with excess absenteeism and hopefully help curtail them, said BISD Superintendent Clay Rosenbaum.
While overall absenteeism isn’t a large problem, Rosenbaum said the school district has an issue with chronic absenteeism among several students.
As Halloween approaches, things that go bump in the night are out and about. But some things that go bump are bold enough to make their presence known in the day. Cranberry Antiques has long had the reputation of being haunted.
“About two months ago, when I came into the store, and all of the chimes and music boxes were going off in all the rooms.
Those who attended the 2019 Raise the Roof Fundraiser at Historic Twin Sisters Dance Hall on September 27-28 were treated to a weekend of fun contests and activities, offerings from a large group of talented vendors and entertainers, and delicious food. The community-wide event included a large collaboration which brought in students, businesses, and community organizations, and there was truly something for everyone to enjoy.
The Blanco County News recently interviewed Twin Sisters Dance H ...
Mayor Martha Herden called the regular city council meeting to order at 6 p.m. on Oct. 8. Roll call took place with Mayor Pro Tem Martin Sauceda, Council member Matt Lewis, Council member Keith McClellan and Councilmember Martha Gosnell present; Council member Tony Vela was absent with an excuse.
Mayor Herden gave a presentation of appreciation and explained the resolution for EMS/Fire Appreciation.
A group that provides water services to some Blanco County residents has merged with another group.
SJW Group and Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (“Connecticut Water”) last week announced the close of their merger. The combined company, SJW Group, is the third-largest investor-owned pure play water and wastewater utility based on rate base in the United States, serving nearly 1.5 million people across California, Connecticut, Maine and Texas.
The merger includes Canyon Lake Water Serv ...
2019 Blanco High School Homecoming Queen Jada Hector, right, is escorted by her father, Ron Hector, following the crowning ceremony at halftime of Friday’s football game against Sonora.
Cool temps, high school football, and Homecoming was the formula for the Panthers to dominate the Friday night game in Blanco Oct. 11 against the visiting Broncos from Sonora. Captains for the night were Marshal Symons, Kody Kohnen, Jonathan Gonzalez and Austin Van Pelt. The Broncos won the toss and deferred possession to the second half.
Deonte Hector received the opening kickoff and returned it for a short gain, as Baylor Smith led the offense onto the field.
The Lady Panthers improved their District 25 3-A record to 9-1 with a 3-0 win against the IDEA Montopolis Bulldogs Tuesday, Oct. 8. Set scores were 25-14, 25-10, 25-12.
Presley Young led the team with seven kills, followed closely, by Kora Brock and Emma Srackangast with five kills each. Olivia Atchley hit four kills, with Raylee Faris and Hannah Griffin each making three.
Kenneth Doyle Morgan passed away peacefully, with loving family at his bedside, in Llano, Texas on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019 at the age of 84. His earthly body was laid to rest in the Sandy Mountain Cemetery in Sunrise Beach, Texas the following day.
He was born May 18, 1935, in Llano, Texas to Hiram Francis and Mildred Adelle (Overstreet) Morgan.
Leslie Leon Faurie, 87, of Blanco passed away on Thursday, October 10, 2019, at his residence with his loving family at his side.
Leslie was born on November 12, 1931, in Gonzales, Texas to Madilean Harris Faurie and Elie Faurie. He was a United States Army Veteran and a member of the St.
