March 26, 2015 Issue

By Charles McClure The Blanco County Commissioners Court designated April as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" during regular session on Tuesday, March 24. In 2014, there were more than 3 million child abuse cases reported in the U.S. and with more than 65,000 in Texas alone. In Fiscal 2013-14, CASA for the Highland Lakes Area served Child Protective Services (CPS) cases involving 386 children. Kristen Harris, the Executive Director CASA for the Highland Lakes Area, thanked commissioners for their ...

Congratulations to the Blanco County 4-H Shooting Education shooters who participated in the Texas State BB Gun Championship that was held in Conroe, TX on March 14, 2015. The 19 shooters that represented Blanco County were: Brinley Portie, Caden Demeester, Garrett DeSpain, Ethan Griffith, Bayleigh DeSpain, Cody Sprouse, Dakota Metcalf, Conner Smith, Gavin Allen, Reid Sultemeier, Owen Portie, Joshua Vasquez, Nelson Friesenhahn, Bryce Easter, Blaze Welch, Rylee Welch, Dusti Welch, Hugh Galloway, ...

The Blanco County Sheriff's Office recently issued a press release advising the identification of two suspects in a string of recent thefts of United States Mail. Cody Calder, 22 of Blanco, was arrested on February 6, 2015 on an outstanding warrant by Blanco Police. The arrest warrant was obtained by Blanco County Sheriff's Investigator, Sgt.

Elizabeth Sooter was feted with a birthday party given by family and friends. It was held last Friday night at the Pecan Street Brewery. Happy belated birthday, Elizabeth! Brandi Brussel came to Johnson City from New Mexico last week to visit her parents, Dianne & Terry Brussel! Actually it was to meet her brand new niece McKinley Brooke Brussel, brand new daughter of Tyson & Jessica Brussel. Patty and Tim Elliott added a precious new granddaughter to their family, Cecelia Lynne Santars ...

Blanco County Sheriff's Office reports that between March 17 and March 23, 2015 there were 85 calls for service, 24 traffic stops and seven arrests. Of the arrests, there were three drug related, two "Out of County" warrants including Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Theft of $500-$1,500. In addition there were two Class C warrants, one Evading Arrest and one Injury to a Child. ROLLOVER WEST OF HYE: On March 18, 2015, Sheriff's Deputies Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department and North Blanco ...

The Round Mountain EEA club met on Wednesday, March 18, at the Johnson City Library. Barbara Wilson called the meeting to order and 18 members answered roll call by telling something nice that happened to them this week. We had 2 guests, Ashlyn Wilson and Courtney Buroughs. The opening reading was A Great Lesson on Stress.

The Round Mountain EEA club met on Wednesday, March 18, at the Johnson City Library. Barbara Wilson called the meeting to order and 18 members answered roll call by telling something nice that happened to them this week. We had 2 guests, Ashlyn Wilson and Courtney Buroughs. The opening reading was A Great Lesson on Stress.

Congratulations to the Blanco County 4-H Shooting Education shooters who participated in the Texas State BB Gun Championship that was held in Conroe, TX on March 14, 2015. The 19 shooters that represented Blanco County were: Brinley Portie, Caden Demeester, Garrett DeSpain, Ethan Griffith, Bayleigh DeSpain, Cody Sprouse, Dakota Metcalf, Conner Smith, Gavin Allen, Reid Sultemeier, Owen Portie, Joshua Vasquez, Nelson Friesenhahn, Bryce Easter, Blaze Welch, Rylee Welch, Dusti Welch, Hugh Galloway, ...

Sabinal came to town under threats of rain but soon found out their only threat was the Lady Eagles of Johnson City. Emily Matjeka took the mound for the Lady Eagles allowing only one run with 12 strikeouts. The Lady Eagles broke in their new field with Skylar McKennis hitting a Grand Slam in the first inning brining the score 4 to 0.

Over the Spring Break holiday, the Eagles competed in the first annual Blanco County Tournament, and finished with three wins and two losses. They began district play, defeating Ozona and Mason to achieve a 2-0 record to start out district competition. The Eagles opened up the tournament against Jarrell and defeated the Cougars 6-2.

The HS Eagles Tennis Team competed Thursday in The Fredericksburg Hill Country Championships tournament with 14 area schools represented. Jesus Zavala encountered stout competition and finished with no wins and 2 loses. Sadie Broussard and Drew Taylor faced some of the area's finest and finished with one victory and 2 loses in mixed doubles. Lauren Gravell competed well and made it to the finals in the girls singles consolation bracket finishing 1 and 2. Lance Caulkins and Javy Cruz finished wi ...

The Blanco County 4-H Jr Horse Judging Team and the Johnson City FFA Horse Judging Team started spring break by attending the Houston Horse Judging Contest in Katy Texas on March 9, 2015. This contest is one of the largest contest in the nation with over 750 contestants this year. Our kids did an amazing job this year representing Blanco County 4H and Johnson City FFA.

"1 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God:because many false prophets are gone out into the world. " 1 Jn. 4:1 This is how to test the spirits: "2 Hereby know ye the Spirit of God:Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God:and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it ...

The little red bicycle was beautiful and I was more than excited when Santa Claus gave it to me for Christmas. Living in Utah, I had to wait for the snow and ice to melt from the sidewalk so I could ride it. When I finally got the chance, Dad lugged it out of the garage and helped me climb on.

Wisdom is the power of right judgment or the ability to discern any situation and know what to do. Wisdom is the ability to see how a particular course of action will turn out in the long run. Imagine the happiness and success you could have with a good dose of wisdom (Proverbs 3:13).

Grab your golf clubs and head for Delaware Springs Golf Course in Burnet for the Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers Fundraiser Golf Tournament this Friday, March 27. There will be a shotgun start at 1 p.m. In addition to Blanco County, Crime Stoppers serves Burnet, Llano, Mason, Lampasas and San Saba, as well as 11 independent school districts including Blanco, Burnet, Marble Falls, Llano, Johnson City, Mason, Lampasas, Lometa, San Saba, Cherokee and Richland Springs — the same geographic regio ...

The Hill Country Area Crime Stoppers are looking for Blanco County residents to join their board of directors. That is the word from board members Dee Spinks, Bill Weaver and Charles Moore. "We really need people from here to volunteer with our board," Moore said. "Every board member we can get makes us a more effective organization.

Stonewall, TX – The 8th annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour will be held at the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall, Texas on Saturday, March 28 at 9 am (Ranch opens at 7 am). The ride begins and ends on the LBJ Ranch airstrip with routes of 10, 30, 42, 62, and 85 miles, taking riders on quiet country roads and past historical landmarks that figured prominently in U.