Shelly Wenmohs was acknowledged as the new part-time auditor for Blanco County during the Blanco County Commissioners Court meeting on July 14.
On Tuesday, July 21, Judge Brett Bray swore Wenmohs into office. She will serve the remainder of the two-year term, effective July 1 and ending Oct. 1, 2021.
Wenmohs graduated from Texas A&M University in 1993 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
A small spillage incident from drilling on the Permian Highway Pipeline in Gillespie County on Saturday did not result in any water pollution, according to the Texas Railroad Commission.
“The RRC has rules in place to ensure the protection of public safety and the environment. Kinder Morgan notified us of inadvertent returns that occurred this weekend.
The Blanco County Emergency Services District #2 board passed a budget of just over $1.9 million for fiscal year 2021 at its July 21 meeting.
The budget, which runs October 2020 through September 2021, is set at $1,952,656.62.
The largest expense is human resources and development, which includes salaries, set at $661,777.22.
cycle, reuse, reduce is becoming a popular phrase. What do these words mean and how does one make a difference?
Recycling is defined as the “process of collecting and processing materials that would otherwise be thrown away as trash and turning them into new products,” states the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Everyone is expecting there to be some changes at the high school this upcoming school year, but one person who is not faint-of-heart is the new animal sciences teacher.
Kayla Brock is starting her agricultural sciences teaching career at Blanco High School. The Houston native graduated from Tarleton State University in May with a bachelor of science degree in agricultural services and development.
“I’m excited to be with the kids and to start my career,” Brock said.
The Blanco County Commissioners Court meeting began budget discussions at 10 a.m. on July 14, after a 10 minute recess during their meeting.
Concerns about the county employees’ salaries were discussed. Complaints about county employees are being paid too low have been heard from various people. County Judge Brett Bray suggested a 6 percent salary increase for all employees, and this would increase benefits as well.
Kinder Morgan presented a donation of $50,000 last Wednesday to the Blanco Education Foundation. The Blanco Education Foundation partners with the community to provide funds “beyond those available through state and federal revenues” for a variety or projects at Blanco ISD, focusing on those that are “innovative education proposals that will impact significant numbers of students and improve student achievements.” One way they do this is by allowing teachers to apply to BEF for grants ...
The Blanco City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Martin Sauceda at 6:08 p.m. with council members: Mike Smith, Matt Lewis, Keith McClellan and Deda Divine present. McClellan attended the meeting virtually via GoToMeeting.
After the pledge was recited, the council skipped ahead and discussed action on COVID-19 updates.
1. Mitchell Barnett
About Mitchell: He will attend Texas A&M University and major in computer engineering. “I hope to pursue a career in the technological side of the medical field.”
Mitchell’s teacher of influence: Evin Eiteljorg.
About Evin: He has taught at Blanco High School for five years and consider himself “incredibly lucky to spend my time with some of the best and brightest future scientists and engineers.
Among the changes that Blanco High School students will see this school year will be a new face at the helm.
Patrick Hinson, who has been in education for 18 years, is ready to get started, even with COVID-19 and its myriad of unknowns lurking in the background.
His first day on the job was July 6.
“We’ve started making some plans, and we’re going to follow the guidelines released by the Texas Education Agency by offering online and in-person options,” Hinson said.
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