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On Saturday evening, the square behind the Blanco Ballroom was the outdoor setting for a rare treat for Blanco residents which was arranged by Blanco Performing Arts. The United States Air Force’s Freedom Brass Quintet performed a free concert at 7:30 p.m.
Before the show began, members of the crowd gathered were chatting and visiting with one another.
The City of Blanco implemented stage one water restrictions Monday afternoon.
According to the city, restrictions were implemented due to “expected high temperatures and future lack of rainfall (that) are projected to cause a higher demand for water use in the coming months within our area.” The restrictions will be in place for no longer than 60 days and were put in place by Ronnie Rodriguez, public works director.
City of Blanco water customers are asked to voluntarily limit irrigat ...
After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blanco Lavender Festival is back this week for its 16th rendition.
The festival is set for Friday through Sunday with activities ranging from featured speakers to vendors, live music and more.
Most events will still take place at the courthouse square. However, instead of having speakers inside the old county courthouse, they will now be at Bindseil Park.
“We have speakers all weekend and topics range from how to incorporate lavender ...
Editor’s note: In part three of this story, which will be in next week’s Blanco County News, hear from a county leader about lessons learned from the Permian Highway Pipeline in Blanco County and what to expect going forward.
Kinder Morgan maintains that the company has been responsive to issues that have arisen regarding its Permian Highway Pipeline, including a drilling mishap last year that damaged some Blanco County residents’ water wells, but other disagreements with landowners h ...
The Blanco Planning & Zoning Commission took feedback on proposed zoning changes at a second town hall Saturday night at Gem of the Hills.
Susan Moore, P&Z chair, told those in attendance and others listening or watching online that the changes didn’t do away with residential zones.
“The R5 zone that we’re proposing allows for a mix of residential and light commercial,” she said.
She added that the changes in zoning provides a buffer between residential and non-residential zones ...
The American flag is a symbol of freedom, liberty and human rights. It is a symbol of our home and all that we as Americans believe. A symbol for men to rally behind, whether on our shores or foreign shores as they did seventy-five years ago on the shores of Normandy!
The Blanco softball team received outstanding recognition in the District 25-3A All-District awards at the conclusion of the season in May. Blanco was undefeated, 8-0, in district play.
Junior shortstop Jaycie Gloor was named district MVP. Gloor had a .500 batting average in district, including nine singles, two doubles, one triple and 15 RBI.
On Monday, May 31, 2021, Lois Neill Ewald (Sis), loving wife, and dedicated mother of three children, passed away at the age of 79.
Lois was born on February 21, 1942, in Blanco, Texas to Viola and Thomas Neill. She was the Valedictorian of Blanco high school as well as an active member in Future Homemakers of America (FHA), student council, a band majorette, baton twirler and held the prestigious honor of Miss Panther Band.
Richard K. Higgins, 74, of Blanco, Texas passed away on Friday May 28, 2021 at the hospital in Austin, Texas. He was born on December 8th, 1946, in Erwin, Tennessee, son of Charlie and Edith Higgins.
Richard served in the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam war. After his service in the Army he attended and graduated from Otero Junior College, La Junta, CO in 1972 with an Associates in Arts degree.
Teresa Kay Leonard, 64, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. She is well now, mentally and physically, and is with her loving parents. Teresa was born on December 4, 1956, in Corpus Christi.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James Ross and Yvonne Leonard; and survived by her sisters, Sharon Pope (David) and Janice Fox (Larry Balko); nephew, Chuck Schuetz (Katie); niece, Vanessa Fox-Norton (Jason); nephew, Jimmy Fox (Andrea); aunt, Jeanette Pickard (Bill); gre ...
