Since the 2017-18 flu season officially started October 1, more than 3,000 Texans have tested positive for influenza, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. This is considered a high rate and is expected to increase closer to peak flu season.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 23,607 (range 3,349-48,614) influenza-associated deaths and over 200,000 influenza-associated hospitalizations occur every year in the United States.
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Blanco County EDS No. 2 serves south Blanco County, a population of some 5,500-6,000 people, plus a large number of visitors and a large volume of through traffice via US Hwy 281.
The operations budget for 2016-17 was $783,842. The capital budget was $155, 258, according to Ann Hall, ESD No.
A water line break reported in Cielo Springs on New Year’s Eve sent the City of Blanco public works crew out to work in below-freezing temperatures, as low as 23 degrees recorded in the early morning on Jan. 1, 2018.
“There’s an area where the main line is close to the surface, and with the ground contracting due to the deep freeze it apparently broke the line,” Ronnie Rodriguz, Blanco assistant director of public works said.
The break was located at Cielo Springs Dr.
H and FFA Youth Show gets underway this week, and the Exhibit Hall is expected to be have a lot of interesting items on display.
Gretchen Sanders, Blanco County Extension Agent serves as superintendent and, along with local 4-H leaders will supervise Exhibit Hall projects Thursday and Friday.
The five categories for exhibits include: Food, Sewing, Hobbies, Fine Art/Photography and Educational Exhibits, and are divided into Junior and Senior classes.
“We’ve got four 4-H clubs in the ...
The Lonestar State is home to an estimated 1.5 to 2.6 million wild hogs, depending on the source, and parts of Blanco County have more than their fair share of feral pig infestation.
The San Antonio Express-News reported that a wild hog crossing the road led to a two-car accident Christmas Day in rural Maverick County, about 25 miles southwest of Uvalde, that left three people dead.
By David “Bam-Bam” Lewien, National President, Sovereign Sons Blanco County
Santa arrived in Blanco accompanied not by the pitter patter of reindeer hooves, but by the thunderous roar of more than 40 motorcycles from the Sovereign Sons MC on their annual Toy Run benefitting less fortunate children in Blanco County.
A national Motorcycle Club founded and based in Blanco in 2009, the Sovereign Sons MC Blanco County Chapter worked with Blanco and Johnson City Elementary School counselors to select those children who could benefit the most.
Neighboring Kendalia is home to a nationally recognized animal rescue, rehabilitation hospital and facilities, and animal sanctuary that took in 10,000 animals this year.
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation has served native and non-native animals for the past 40 years. The majority of animals are rescued as orphans, or are injured and displaced wildlife that can be returned to the wild.
Seven wreaths are placed at the base of the flagpole at the Historic Blanco Cemetery as part of the Wreaths Across America program, honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice at a graveside ceremony held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
The seven wreaths represent the six U.S. branches of its military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Merchant Marines, Navy plus POW/MIAs.
Wreaths were laid at graves of U.S.
