The annual homecoming parade and pep rally for Blanco High School has been canceled this year due to COVID-19 concerns.
BHS Principal Patrick Hinson announced the decision Monday.
“Due to COVID regulations, we have decided to cancel the Homecoming Parade and Pep Rally which would normally take place on the Wednesday of Homecoming Week,” he wrote in an email to parents, which was also posted on the BISD Facebook page.
Judge Brett Bray called the Blanco Commissioners Court to order at 9 a.m. Tuesday with Commissioners Tommy Weir, Chris Liesmann, and Paul Granberg present.
After the pledge of allegiance was recited, a moment of silence followed in remembrance of Dr. Craig Manifold, who recently passed away unexpectedly. Dr. Manifold was appointed as Blanco County’s local health in late March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and he also served on the Emergency Management board.
Next, Kenneth Welch took the ...
Even a pandemic didn’t tamp down the enthusiasm felt by the women who generously joined forces to raise money for a deserving Blanco County non-profit.
Early last year, Blanco Non-Profit Coalition and its group of energetic women who presented Wild Woman Weekend decided to take a break from the work but not the fundraising.
On Sept. 16, Kinder Morgan made four donations to the libraries and ministerial alliances of Blanco County, totaling $46,000. Maggie Goodman of the Johnson City public library and Crystal Spybuck of the Blanco public library each received a donation of $18,000 for projects ongoing at their respective libraries. Pastor Jimmy Boatright of the North Blanco County Ministerial Alliance and Pastor Carlos Cloyd of the South Blanco County Ministerial Alliance each received a donation of $5,000.
Former Blanco Mayor Martha Herden continues to spread cheer around the community with her “care bears.” Three bears were presented to the first responders of Blanco County Emergency Services Districts 1 and 2 and the Blanco Police Department. She wanted to show her appreciation to the first responders.
It’s that time of year again! Blanco County will be holding its countywide Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Sept. 26 from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. or until the collection capacity has been met.
Bring your hazardous waste to the county drop off location, the Blanco County/Waste Connections Transfer Station at 377 Transfer Road in Johnson City.
The Blanco Lion’s Club hosts a “Stuff the Bus” campaign each year for citizens to raise money and collect school supplies for underprivileged students at Blanco ISD schools. Underprivileged at-home-learners will be included in the distribution.
The campaign this year has been a little different due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We made changes because of COVID and we wanted to give people two different ways to donate, depending on comfort level,” said Amber Corder, club vice presid ...
The Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky (BCFNS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission “to promote and encourage the preservation and protection of the Night Sky in Blanco County; to support municipalities within Blanco County to obtain and sustain the International Dark Sky Community designation from the International Dark Sky Association; and to provide education and information to citizens of Blanco County of all ages in support of night sky preservation and light pollu ...
Amongst all this turmoil going on in our country, it is easy to forget about our youth. School ended suddenly and without warning in the Spring, and with that went all the extracurricular activities our children enjoyed. They were not able to socialize with their friends for the Summer as they normally would have done.
The Lady Panther volleyball team felt the sheer thrill of victory Tuesday, Sept. 1. Following a five set win against the formidable Johnson City Lady Eagles, the players fell to their knees and were swarmed by their teammates as they celebrated their success. The Blanco varsity team posted a 2-0 record against in-county rival Johnson City this season, winning each match in five sets.
