The Blanco Independent School District superintendent is asking for patience and understanding after all campuses had to close last week due to recent positive COVID-19 cases in the district.
COVID-19 cases increased among school personnel beginning last week when two cases arose at the elementary school, prompting it to close for two days.
“Then it progressed through the week so that we’ve ended up with 9 positive cases in the district,” said Superintendent Clay Rosenbaum on Monday ...
The Rotary Club of Blanco County (RCBC), in partnership with the Blanco Education Foundation (BEF), recently presented Blanco Elementary School Safety Patrol Coordinator Mary Jane Hill with a check for $1,900 to purchase uniform items and equipment for the volunteer elementary students who perform safety patrol duties at the school.
The hills are alive with the sound of music. In the midst of a pandemic, Blanco Performing Arts (BPA) has struck gold again in their Silver Linings season’s latest offering last Saturday. Pianists Jonathan Tsay and Evan Mitchell really did feel like that silver lining we all look for.
Both Tsay and Mitchell are internationally acknowledged musicians and versatile artists.
Every year, Lions Club International sponsors the Peace Poster art contest in schools and youth groups around the world. This year, a contest was held at Blanco Middle School.
This year for the first time, the Blanco Lions Club hosted its own Peace Poster art contest at Blanco Middle School with the help of Kris Baker, BMS art teacher.
There’s a good reason the military is also called “the service,” and one local veteran has taken the idea to heart by continuing to be active in the Blanco community.
Hal Switzer served in the U.S. Army from 1969-1972, including in Vietnam.
“I came home in one piece and I was very happy about that,” he said.
Switzer would join the Army again, if he could.
“I was never a hero, but I served amongst them and it was a privilege,” he said.
Blanco Elementary School was closed Tuesday and is closed Wednesday of this week for a “deep cleaning,” the school district announced Monday afternoon.
An announcement will be made Wednesday on whether the school will continue remote learning or return to campus learning.
“Through contract tracing, we do not believe any students on campus have been exposed (to COVID-19), but we want to take every precaution,” the announcement stated.
BES students were out of school Tuesday with ...
Judge Brett Bray called the regular Blanco County Commissioners Court meeting to order at 9 a.m. Tuesday with all four commissioners present. The meeting was simulcasted live on the Blanco County Youtube channel, but citizens had to be present at the courthouse to provide public comments.
Commissioner Tommy Weir moved to approve the minutes from the prior meeting and Commissioner Emil Uecker seconded.
One way to honor Blanco County veterans is by honoring those who have passed away.
Wreaths Across America aims to do that once again in Blanco County. On Dec. 19 at noon, volunteers will place wreaths on veterans graves in five cemeteries in the county – Blanco Historic Cemetery, Twin Sisters Cemetery, St.
I’ve always been a shovel kind of guy as opposed to a mustard seed guy. Yes, mountains can be moved, but somebody has to get off his duff, grab a shovel and start digging.
Why is it, you might ask, that I believe in the authenticity of livestock faith healers? I have no first-hand knowledge of the practice.
The Blanco volleyball team won its bi-district playoff game against Marion on Thursday, Oct. 29. They advanced to the area round, which was played Tuesday night after press time. Pictured front row, from left, are: assistant coach Meaghen Seales, head coach Jane Karnes, Carly Romero, Presley Young, Emma Srackangast, Emilee LaRue, Lily Porter, Jaycie Gloor, Elin Kaiser, Shae Jester and assistant coach Charlie Stavlo.
