The American Legion Post 352 officers conducted a flag retirement ceremony on Flag Day, Monday, June 14, at the ESD 2 Fire Station. Members from BSA Scout Troop 497, Cub Scout Pack 497 and Girl Scout Troop 2104 participated in the ceremony.
After issues--some of which remain unresolved--arose with Kinder Morgan’s Permian Highway Pipeline, folks have wondered if there will be other pipelines running through the Blanco County in the years ahead.
“Whether or not another pipeline comes through Blanco County is anyone’s guess,” said Blanco County Judge Brett Bray. “Other county judges tell me about the many pipelines crisscrossing their jurisdictions and that pipeline projects happen all the time.
The Blanco City Council tabled a work order for the wastewater treatment plant at a special called meeting Monday morning.
Citizens Ann Ahrens and Ray Don Tilley asked the council to delay action on the item until the city’s water task force can look closer at the issue. The task force is composed of council members, city staff members and members of Protect Our Blanco.
Nick Dornak, facilitator at The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment at Texas State University and also a memb ...
Crowds flocked to Blanco as the Lavender Festival returned for its 16th year last weekend.
After taking last year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the festival returned in full bloom in 2021.
Vendors of all kinds lined the historic square near the Old Blanco County Courthouse while large crowds visited the various tents and booths filled with lavender-themed goods and homemade wares of all kinds.
Festival-goers were also treated to live music, lectures and more, and had the opportunity ...
During the month of May we had a teddy bear naming contest for the beautiful bear made and donated by Martha and Matt Herden.
The name was selected last week and the winner received a $20 gift certificate to Main St. Donuts & Kolaches. Congratulations to Rachelle Willgren for submitting the winning name.
Everyone, please meet Atticus Finch, the Blanco Library teddy bear!
Updated open hours:
Mondays, 2-6 p.m.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m.
On Saturday evening, the square behind the Blanco Ballroom was the outdoor setting for a rare treat for Blanco residents which was arranged by Blanco Performing Arts. The United States Air Force’s Freedom Brass Quintet performed a free concert at 7:30 p.m.
Before the show began, members of the crowd gathered were chatting and visiting with one another.
The City of Blanco implemented stage one water restrictions Monday afternoon.
According to the city, restrictions were implemented due to “expected high temperatures and future lack of rainfall (that) are projected to cause a higher demand for water use in the coming months within our area.” The restrictions will be in place for no longer than 60 days and were put in place by Ronnie Rodriguez, public works director.
City of Blanco water customers are asked to voluntarily limit irrigat ...
After a year off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blanco Lavender Festival is back this week for its 16th rendition.
The festival is set for Friday through Sunday with activities ranging from featured speakers to vendors, live music and more.
Most events will still take place at the courthouse square. However, instead of having speakers inside the old county courthouse, they will now be at Bindseil Park.
“We have speakers all weekend and topics range from how to incorporate lavender ...
Editor’s note: In part three of this story, which will be in next week’s Blanco County News, hear from a county leader about lessons learned from the Permian Highway Pipeline in Blanco County and what to expect going forward.
Kinder Morgan maintains that the company has been responsive to issues that have arisen regarding its Permian Highway Pipeline, including a drilling mishap last year that damaged some Blanco County residents’ water wells, but other disagreements with landowners h ...
The Blanco Planning & Zoning Commission took feedback on proposed zoning changes at a second town hall Saturday night at Gem of the Hills.
Susan Moore, P&Z chair, told those in attendance and others listening or watching online that the changes didn’t do away with residential zones.
“The R5 zone that we’re proposing allows for a mix of residential and light commercial,” she said.
She added that the changes in zoning provides a buffer between residential and non-residential zones ...
