An oncoming driver in a pickup truck raised a hand in salute as Terry Cox cruised south on McKinney Loop in his dark blue 1969 El Camino.
“Everyone knows my vehicle in Blanco,” Cox said, waving in return. “But 90 percent of the time, I don’t know who they are because they’ve had three or four cars in all the time that I’ve had this one.”
For nearly 31 years, Cox–who’s lived in Blanco since 1981–and the iconic truck he calls Blue have been an item.
As I started interviewing people in Blanco for this story, I took some comfort in the fact that we had no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Blanco County. That is no longer the case.
The Blanco County Emergency Management is reported a confirmed case of COVID-19 Monday afternoon in Blanco County. It is travel related, and she is recovering.
The Blanco County Emergency Services District No. 2 decided to cancel a pair of fundraising events at its March 17 meeting.
The board discussed whether to proceed with two upcoming events: the fish fry on April 4 and a 5K Fun Run scheduled for May 2. These events not only act as fundraisers for BCESD 2, but they also provide an opportunity for them to interact with the community.
After much consideration, the board voted to cancel both events.
The Blanco Commissioners Court special meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Judge Brett Bray. A live stream was available because no more than 10 people can gather at this time. The commissioners and the judge practiced social separation and had six feet between them.
The commissioners authorized the judge to sign a proclamation extending the current disaster declaration last week.
Hand sanitizer and toilet paper are becoming scarce on local store shelves as Coronavirus cases are seeming to envelop Blanco County. County officials are bracing to combat the health threat and urging folks to keep things in perspective.
As of March 16, Texas had 56 confirmed and presumptive cases in 17 counties, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Blanco Rodeo Association 4D open Barrel Race winners from Sunday, pictured, from left, are: Beck Short, 1D; Kellie Roach, 3D; Remi Guzman 4D; and Krysten Budde 2D. They were presented R. B. Custom Buckles.
Accusations against two members of the Blanco Police Department in dealings with the Hill Country Trail Ride have led to an investigations committee being set up by the city council to look into the matter.
After a closed session at the March 10 Blanco City Council meeting, the council moved to establish an investigation committee about the accusations against Police Chief Michael Ritchey and Sgt.
The Blanco ISD Board of Trustees met for their scheduled monthly meeting on March 9, 2020. Several action Items were on the agenda.
However, the board’s first order of business was to recognize Blanco’s Middle School UIL first place winners, many of whom placed in numerous events. In addition, as a team, Blanco Middle School won the UIL Academic competition for the 15th consecutive year.
The first action item discussed was a look at refinancing the Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, wh ...
During this very difficult health event surrounding our community, the Rotary Club of Blanco County continues its mission to help serve others. Due to the threat of the Coronavirus, our annual golf charity classic fundraiser on April 6 has been postponed until September 2020.
The Rotary Club of Blanco County wishes to thank the golfers who signed up for our April 6 event and who are willing to play in September when a healthy and safe environment resumes.
Students at Blanco Elementary School were served breakfast Friday morning by School Resource Office Steve Harris, left, and Blanco Police Chief Mike Ritchey. The law enforcement officers served breakfast to students as a way to wrap up National School Breakfast Week.
