A third-grade teacher at Blanco Elementary School immediately thought of her father when the principal told her that she was being nominated for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Citizenship Education Teacher of the Year Award.
Jennifer Kramer is the daughter of a U.S. Army colonel who served in not just one but three wars: WWII, the Korean War and then three tours of duty in Vietnam.
“He was an officer and a gentleman; they called him the Gentleman Soldier because he also served as foreign ...
On Feb. 18, Blanco County citizens gathered at the Blanco County Annex for the public meeting regarding transportation and economic development plans.
The purpose of the plan is to create a blueprint for the future while balancing the economy and transportation. Blanco County is working together with the Texas Department of Transportation and Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) on this project.
We continue exploring the Unified Development Code (UDC) and dive into Chapter 2, which establishes “the responsibilities and structure for administering and enforcing” the UDC.
Permits, certificates and licenses issued must follow the code. The applicant must provide accurate and complete information and comply with the UDC and other laws. Development activity may be inspected by the city or its representatives to ensure the code is being followed.
On February 21, Dell Children’s Hospital gave a heart-felt thank you to the Texas Masons for contributions made to the hospital along with a ribbon cutting ceremony to unveil a plaque on the major donor board in the hospital near the front entrance.
This recognition program was to acknowledge that the Texas Masons have met the amount of money they had promised of $50,000 and surpassed it by a further $15,000 with more to come.
Laissez les bon temps rouler! Or in English, “Let the good times roll.” And the Blanco Chamber of Commerce did just that.
On Saturday, Feb. 15 at 6 p.m., Mardi Gras was formally ushered in at the Old Blanco County Courthouse. The upstairs courtroom was decked out in splashes of purple, green, and gold for the celebration.
Spirits were high after 23 young musicians in the Blanco Middle School Band earned spots in the Association of Texas Small School Bands (ATSSB) All-Region Bands this year, more students than in any past years.
“Making the All-Region Band is the highest honor a middle school band student can achieve,” said Danette Conard, Blanco Middle School band director.
The hills are alive with the sound of music, and it is the type of music that keeps resonating within you long after you’ve left the concert hall.
Whether it is your first live concert or you have been to so many you have lost count, you must experience James Dick.
Mayor Martha Herden called the Blanco city council meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. on Feb. 11 with Mayor Pro Tem Martin Sauceda, and council members Tony Vela, Matt Lewis and Martha Gosnell present.
Blair Rudy dressed like George Washington took the floor for a few comments. Herden then read a proclamation in recognition of George Washington’s birthday, which occurs on Feb.
The Blanco County Commissioners Court was called to order at 9 a.m. on Feb. 11 by Judge Bray Brett with commissioners Tommy Weir, Emil Uecker and Paul Granberg present. Commissioner Chris Liesmann was absent.
Public comments were heard after the pledge of allegiance was recited. Kenneth Welch took the floor first to discuss the need for additional funds for roads and bridges, specifically for low water crossings.
Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, and what better way to celebrate it than to honor those we love. The BCN recently interviewed Bob and Linda Flannery, and was honored to hear their beautiful love story that has spanned almost six decades. The Flannerys are long-time residents of Blanco, and Bob is the son of Dr.
