The Blanco Good Samaritan Center has been on a coronavirus rollercoaster, with its thrift store closing twice this year and its food pantry switching to curbside service, but there are still plenty of ways for folks to help the community nonprofit.
Good Sam, like other area nonprofits, has provided an increasing amount of assistance as the COVID-19 pandemic has unfolded.
“Financial assistance to families has increased by 35-40 percent this year over last,” said Debra Morgan, member of ...
The annual Wreaths Across America event will be held Saturday.
The local event kicks off at noon at Blanco Historic Cemetery, and continues at other local cemeteries.
Though the event will be held, event organizer Candy Cargill said modifications have been made to make sure it can be held safely.
“To insure the continuance of this year’s program at the Blanco Historic Cemetery, some modifications have been made, and this will allow us to show the families of our nation’s heroes ju ...
On behalf of the Hill Country Alliance, Wayne Gosnell, left, of the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky presents certificates of appreciation to Martin Sauceda, mayor pro-tem of the City of Blanco, and Connie Barron of Blanco’s Gem of the Hills Community Center. The certificates, presented at the Dec.
The holiday season is rapidly approaching making it the perfect time to get green.
Between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, the amount of trash produced in the United States increases by an estimated 25 percent — that’s about one million extra tons of garbage each week. Annually, Americans discard an estimated: 38,000 miles of ribbon, or enough to wrap around the planet (with some left for a bow); $11 billion worth of packing material; and 15 million used Christmas trees,” states th ...
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Christmas decorations are going up in houses, front yards and public places in Blanco. Everyone is busily preparing for the holiday celebrations, and that includes Santa Claus, himself.
Even with the limitations placed on everyone due to COVID-19, jolly ole Saint Nick has taken steps to make sure that all of Blanco has as a happy holiday season.
Since photos with Santa cannot be taken this year at the Old Blanco Courthouse and in Bindseil Park, the man from North Pole has backup plans.
