Jake Snow, a third grader at Blanco Elementary School, has always been a leader and one who “thinks outside the box.”
One day last month his mother, Jessi Snow asked him what he’d done at recess that day. Jake replied, “I didn’t play with anyone, I just sat on the swings and timed recess.” Jessi asked, “Why didn’t you play with the other kids?” Jake told her that he’d noticed that recess was shorter this year and he had asked how long it was.
The Blanco City Council meeting was called to order at 6:01 p.m. on Nov. 12 by Mayor Martha Herden. Mayor Pro Tem Martin Sauceda, Councilmember Tony Vela, Councilmember Matt Lewis, and Councilmember Keith McCellan were present for the meeting.
The pledge of allegiance was recited before any discussion took place in honor of Veterans Day.
A dozen Blanco High School students are learning to navigate cyberspace with the dexterity of a nimble fighter jet pilot. CyberPatriots is a U.S. Air Force Association competition, after all. Two teams of six students participated in the nationwide competition on Friday, Nov. 15.
“I enjoy seeing the students compete at a national level,” said team sponsor Jamie Krenek, who teaches computer science and Advanced Placement math at Blanco High School.
The Blanco County Commissioners Court approved three agreements regarding pipelines in Blanco County at Tuesday’s meeting. All commissioners were present at the meeting.
Public comments were heard next and each person was limited to three minutes. Comments were heard from Terry Casparis, Deda Divine, Andrea Dowlearn, Brenda Freed, Matt Lewis, D’Anne Welch and Ken Welch.
A float full of local veterans head through downtown Blanco on Saturday morning during the annual Veterans Parade. This year’s Veterans Float was sponsored by Mike Ethridge.
Blanco veterans were honored at a breakfast reception and ceremony at Blanco High School on Veterans Day. There were a large number of veterans on hand to enjoy the ceremony, representing various branches of the U.S. military.
Liza Struck, sergeant-at-arms of American Legion Memorial Highway Post 352 in Blanco, told the Blanco County News, “Every year, the Veterans Day program seems to grow in the number of veterans who come out to participate and the program is just a little different ev ...
The Blanco County Rotary Club hosted a human trafficking panel at the high school cafeteria last Wednesday.
Clay Rosenbaum, Blanco ISD Superintendent, welcomed everyone to the presentation and explained the importance of keeping kids safe. New requirements have been added to the school’s curriculum. Tracy Barr, Rotary of Blanco County Project Chair for Human Trafficking, took the floor next and started by introducing the panel members.
After the official artwork for the annual Blanco Lavender Festival was posted on Facebook last year, the first commenter wanted to know how to purchase the dreamlike painting of three colorful bouquets. Now it’s time for artists to submit their “lavender-esque” creations for consideration by the steering committee and festival board for next year’s festival.
The winning artwork will appear on posters, advertisements, brochures and T-shirts for the 16th annual Blanco Lavender Festiva ...
During a time of a nationwide shortage of farmers and other skilled agriculturalists, the FFA at Blanco High School is boosted by the community.
“We have a lot of support for the ag program from within the community,” said high school ag teacher Tory Tierney. She said community members and parents support the Future Farmers of America program financially but they also give their time.
“We’re hardly ever lacking for someone to come and help,” Tierney said.
Tierney and fellow ag ...
The First Baptist Church Light Night was the place to be! Over 1,200 guests attended, and there was something for everyone. There were fun costume contests, hayrides, buggy rides, inflatables and plenty of food and candy. The price of admission? A free ticket.
The event was a collaborative effort from a host of volunteers that included student helpers, adult workers and generous donations from businesses and individuals in the community.
History of Light Night in Blanco
The Blanco Count ...
