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Laissez les bon temps rouler! Or in English, “Let the good times roll.” And the Blanco Chamber of Commerce did just that.
On Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m., Mardi Gras was formally ushered in at the Old Blanco County Courthouse. The upstairs courtroom was decked out in splashes of purple, green, and gold for the celebration.
The hills are alive with the sound of music, and it is the type of music that keeps resonating within you long after you’ve left the concert hall.
Whether it is your first live concert or you have been to so many you have lost count, you must experience James Dick.
Mayor Martha Herden called the Blanco city council meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on Feb. 11 with Mayor Pro Tem Martin Sauceda, and council members Tony Vela, Matt Lewis and Martha Gosnell present.
Blair Rudy dressed like George Washington took the floor for a few comments. Herden then read a proclamation in recognition of George Washington’s birthday, which occurs on Feb.
The Blanco County Commissioners Court was called to order at 9 a.m. on Feb. 11 by Judge Bray Brett with commissioners Tommy Weir, Emil Uecker and Paul Granberg present. Commissioner Chris Liesmann was absent.
Public comments were heard after the pledge of allegiance was recited. Kenneth Welch took the floor first to discuss the need for additional funds for roads and bridges, specifically for low water crossings.
Kat Staas, community educator, opened the Feb. 12 meeting at 11:32 a.m. She announced that Amber Newby, project coordinator, was currently at the hospital awaiting the arrival of her new son and was officially on maternity leave.
The sticker shock campaign on the concession stand items will be starting back up for track season.
Spirits were high after 23 young musicians in the Blanco Middle School Band earned spots in the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-Region Bands this year, more students than in any past years.
“Making the All-Region Band is the highest honor a middle school band student can achieve,” said Danette Conard, Blanco Middle School band director.
The Panther powerlifting team finished third at the Texas Strength Systems meet in San Antonio Thursday, Feb. 13.
Some of the other schools participating at the meet were Seguin, Natalia, Devine, Pleasanton, Canyon Lake, Southwest Legacy, Jourdanton, Holy Cross, Marion, San Antonio Memorial and Yoakum.
Jackson Cress won first place in his weight class with a total lift of 1105 pounds.
The Panther basketball team defeated the Manor New Tech Titans 82-58 Friday, Feb. 14, but lost to the Jarrell Cougars, 53-39, on Tuesday, Feb. 11.
The Panthers sit at the top of the District 25-3A standings currently, with a 13-2 district record. Jarrell is second with a 10-3 record, followed by Georgetown Gateway at 10-4.
The Lady Panthers wrapped up their District 25-3A schedule with a final home game against the Manor New Tech Lady Titans Friday, Feb. 14. The Panthers defeated the Titans, 48-14. Blanco lost to Jarrell Tuesday, Feb. 11, 58-42.
Jarrell is the district champion with a 12-0 record. Blanco finished second with a 10-2 record.
The Lady Panthers opened their 2020 season with a run-rule win, 13-3, over the Marion Bulldogs on Monday night.
Kyla Davis was the starting pitcher for the Lady Panthers. Blanco struck first and led 4-0 after the first inning. The Lady Panthers held a 5-2 advantage after the second. The game ended after the sixth inning.
The Blanco varsity travels to Kerrville Tivy for a tournament Feb.
Jerry Wayne Lindeman was born on Nov. 4, 1938 to Wesley Wayne Lindeman and Cornelia Pearl Wagner Lindeman in Blanco. He graduated from Blanco High School in 1957. On Nov. 23, 1952 he married his high school sweetheart Marie, Anna Kneupper. He was blessed with two children, Michael and Sharon.
Jerry worked as a mechanic in Blanco and Johnson City.
Cheryl Louise Harris, 75, of Johnson City, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 in Fredericksburg, surrounded by her family. She was born on March 27, 1944 in Georgetown, to Albert Winston Cox and Martha Louise (McDuffie) Cox.
Cheryl grew up in San Marcos, where she attended school.
Robert (Bobby) Keith Laumer was born on Oct. 26,1958 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to his mother Norma Nell West Laumer and father William John Laumer. He joined his parents in heaven on Feb. 8, 2020 in his home surrounded by those he loved.
Bobby is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Laumer; son, Johnathon Robert Laumer and girlfriend Tara Martinez; son, Nathan Curtis Laumer and girlfriend Nicole Spivey; daughters, Michelle Laumer Cloud and Brandy Milam; sisters, Mary Frazier, and Wanda Bern ...
