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A fifth COVID-19 death in Blanco County has been reported.
Information released Friday by the Blanco County Office of Emergency Management reported five deaths, with the latest being a female in the 60-69 age range who was from Blanco. She died in late November.
The third and fourth deaths included a delayed report on a woman who was in her 70s and lived in Johnson City.
Sometimes it’s the smallest things that can make the biggest difference.
Having Christmas presents under the tree can mean the world to a family in need, and that’s why one local organization--Random Acts of Kindness--started its “50 for 50 Program” just in time for the holidays this year.
Fifty children from families in need each will receive $50 for presents.
“That $2,500 will go to make those kids’ Christmases better,” said RAK founder Dave Lageman.
He said that many ...
The Blanco County Commissioners Court meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. Tuesday by Judge Brett Bray. Commissioners Tommy Weir, Emil Uecker, and Paul Granberg were present; Commissioner Chris Liesmann was not in attendance.
Kenneth Welch provided public comments after the pledge of allegiance was recited. “I wrote to you on Nov.
Basketball season is in full force now for both the Panthers and Lady Panthers. The Blanco varsity boys are off to a 3-0 start, while the Blanco varsity girls are 4-2.
The Blanco FFA Senior Chapter Conducting team advanced to the AREA VII LDE contest that was held virtually the week of Nov. 16-20. The team advanced past the Hill district contest and competed well at area. Also, the Blanco FFA Radio team advanced to the Area VII LDE contest that was held virtually the week of Nov.
The Blanco boys basketball team is off to a great start to the 2020-21 season with three wins in as many games.
In their season opener Tuesday, Dec. 1, the Panthers powered past the Johnson City Eagles 82-26. The Panthers outscored the Davenport Wolves, 64-55, on Friday, Dec. 4. Davenport is a new high school in Comal ISD in Garden Ridge.
The Blanco girls basketball team improved to 4-2 with two wins and one loss in the past week.
The Lady Panthers pounced on the Floresville Jaguars with a 56-33 win Tuesday, Dec. 1. Blanco outscored the Stockdale Brahma 55-30 Friday, Dec. 4. Blanco lost to the 6A South San Antonio Bobcats, 54-24, Saturday, Dec.
Georgia was born in Johnson City on July 27, 1929 to Alvie and Mary Kennedy.
Georgia was a very caring and hard-working woman who always had more energy than us. She also loved to travel and took us with her when we could. She could grow anything and loved flowers. She was one of the first employees to work at Horseshoe Bay Resort and continued for 27 years.
She will be greatly missed by anyone who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husbands Harry (Pete) West and Lam ...
Gary Michael Granberg, age 87, passed away in the early hours of Friday, Nov. 6, 2020 in Fredericksburg. A long time resident of both San Antonio and Blanco, he was born June 19, 1933 in San Antonio to Gunnar and Evelyn Granberg.
Gary is survived by his beloved wife, Carol Alexander Granberg; and his son, Bruce Michael Granberg.
In connection with Gary’s wishes, private interment took place Dec.
