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A Blanco yearling quarter horse set a world record sale price of $800,000.00 at the Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale last Friday.
The colt, First Texas Flash, is sired by First Moon Flash and out of champion mare Stylish Jess BR. He was purchased by West Texas Racing Partners.
Julianna Hawn Holt of the Hawn Holt Cross Triangle Ranch in Blanco bred, raised and consigned the yearling colt.
“Best sale ever; I’m still in shock,” said Ruidoso Horse Sale general manager Lowell Neumayer.
An event planned for Saturday in Blanco will honor local law enforcement officials and first responders, as well as Texas Rangers.
The first-ever Law Enforcement and First Responders Appreciation Ceremony will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Buggy Barn Museum and Pine Moore Town in Blanco.
Don’t miss the 22nd Annual Blanco County Wild Game Dinner on Oct. 2 in Johnson City at the Blanco County Show Barn.
The Wild Game Dinner is sponsored by the Blanco County Sale Committee and all proceeds go to support Blanco County 4-H and FFA activities. Doors open at 4 p.m.
The City of Blanco’s interim city administrator is hitting the ground running to tackle challenges such as the two water shortages that have affected customers over the past year.
“Blanco faces challenges with the wastewater treatment plant but we’re slowly working on these issues,” said Kelly Kuenstler, MPA. “Having to use our backup water supply while the water treatment plant is undergoing renovation already has proven to be challenging; however, city staff members seem to ‘s ...
Among the first lessons the preservationist learns is the legitimate stewardship to help protect historic places, that lies chiefly with all local governments.
This is a lesson often learned the hard way, for many people assume that the federal government, being the “highest” level of government, is the strongest guardian of historic sites.
The Blanco volleyball team finished the Johnson City Volleyball Tournament with a 2-0 loss to the host Lady Eagles on Aug. 28. The Eagles dominated the match with near error-free play.
A rematch between the two teams Aug. 31, just three days later, was a different story. The points were long with both teams diving for the ball before it hit the floor and chasing down the ball as it flew out of court boundary lines.
The Panthers traveled to Shiner Friday, Sept 3 to take on the Comanches. Shiner won 41-7, improving to 2-0 on the season. Blanco is currently 0-2.
Deonte Hector scored the lone touchdown for the Panthers. Cody Cross kicked the extra point.
Nathan Tomlinson was the leading rusher for Blanco with 39 yards on eight carries.
The Blanco girls finished fifth at the Fredericksburg cross country meet on Wednesday, Sept. 1.
Kylene Kramer finished 22nd in 14:14 to lead the Lady Panthers, just edging out teammate Evelyn Trammell, who finished 23rd with the same time.
For the Blanco boys, Hayden Dotson finished 17th in 20:12.
Individual Blanco girls
22. Kylene Kramer 14:14
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Cecilio Acosta III, Blanco High School freshman, has qualified for the Gran Prix State Championship Tournament at John Newcombe’s “Newk’s” Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels Friday, Sept. 10 through Sunday, Sept. 12. Acosta accumulated points in Gran Prix Tournaments in the boys’ 14 singles division and qualified for the Capital Area Tennis Association Master’s Tournament in Austin in August.
