July 8, 2020 Issue

The coronavirus already has substantially changed life for Blanco business owners who have been adapting to statewide mandates that can change on a dime. After the governor’s new executive order went into effect on July 3, Blanco County residents now are required to wear a mask when in public spaces. The order applies to counties with at least 20 COVID-19 cases, which includes Blanco County. As of July 4, the county’s health authority reported 50 confirmed cases countywide, including ...

The Texas Society of the Sons of the American Revolution awarded the Blanco Good Samaritan Center a certificate of commendation recognizing them for “exemplary patriotism in the display of the flag of the United States of America. Presenting the certificate on behalf of the William Hightower Chapter #35 is Blair Rudy, TX SAR State Society Southern Color Guard Commander.

The Blanco Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance for signage for the city’s historic preservation committee at Monday’s meeting. Rudy Nino, historic preservation officer for the City of Blanco, told commissioners the Blanco Historic Preservation Commission would like to hang four banners near the edges of the courthouse square to invite tourists and passers-by to visit the square.

RK Seals lived on the east coast for a majority of his life. The P&Z commissioner earned his PhD in aerospace engineering from North Carolina State and worked for NASA over 30 years. He spent a majority of his career at the Langley Research Center in Virginia and in Washington, D.C. A satellite project led him down to the Bandera area.

The Blanco High School varsity and junior varsity cheer squads attended camp at the BHS gym Monday, June 29 through Wednesday, July 1. Universal Cheer Association instructors for the camp were Jessica Campbell, Joshua Perez, Lexi Esparza and Guillermo Garza. The instructors taught stunts, sideline cheers and chants. The squad received a 2020 Superior Trophy for their showcase performance.