August 14, 2019 Issue

Hearings on property valuation as part of the condemnation administrative phase of eminent domain being exercised by Kinder Morgan for the proposed Permian Highway Pipeline project were held last week by Special Commissioners appointed by Judge Evan Stubbs, 424th Judicial District Court at the Old Blanco County Courthouse. In accordance with Texas condemnation procedures, after Kinder Morgan’s offers to landowners were rejected and a condemnation petition against each landowner was filed ...

For 89 years, after the 4th of July, young and old have eagerly anticipated the upcoming fair and rodeo. In its early years, before the time of cell phones and internet, it was a time for family and friends to gather for fun, catching up on their lives, and make memories that lasted through the generations.

With the 89th Blanco County Fair & Rodeo drawing crowds this weekend the JC Eagles hope to draw a crowd of their own Thursday morning as they take the field against Geneva School of Boerne in a season-opening scrimmage for Varsity and JV at Eagle Field. Geneva - picked by Dave Campbell as the top team in TAPPS (Texas Association of Private Parochial Schools) Division III, District 3 - returns seven offensive and 5 defensive starters from a team that went 5-0 in district and lost to Houston - ...

Mayor Stell called the regular meeting of the Johnson City Council to order on Tuesday, August 6, 2019, followed by the invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. In public comments, the pet coalition gave a report that as the first of August they have fixed 51 cats in Johnson City and 206 in the county. A second comment was asked about the city audits being 3 years behind.

In January 2016, Anne Lynnette Gallas was faced with the difficult task of dealing with the unexpected death of her mother. Coupled with the loss, Gallas was faced with the daunting task of distributing the possessions of her mother’s estate.  At that moment the very first seed of the idea for Hill Country Junk was planted. Hill Country Junk was established this year and is a female-owned company specializing in small trash pickup jobs like attic, storage unit and garage clean-outs, as ...

"Blanco County’s new Community Resource Center opens the first of December,” said Donna Klaeger of Community Resource Centers of Texas, “and the old Super S store will be full of services for you and your neighbors.” The Lunch-and-Learn group at the First United Methodist Church included, from left, Maggie Smith, Lloyd Madison, Klaeger, Nina Saxton, and Joy Feuge.

On August 6, 2019, CASA was proud to have a new volunteer Advocate added to our team. Ms. Sylvia Weed was sworn-in by Judge Cheryll Mabray in Burnet County CPS Court. Ms. Weed lives in Burnet County and will be providing advocacy in the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes as a result of abuse and/or neglect.

San Antonio, TX— Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild announces its biennial Quilt Show, Color The World With Quilts. The event, held in the San Antonio Events Center September 20-21, will showcase over 250 quilted artworks and over 45 quilt, sewing, and needle arts related vendors. “We are proud to show off the guild's many, many talented members and happy to be awarding $2,200 in prizes this year,” says Janet Miller, 2019 Quilt Show Chair. Quilt Show Activities The show is open to th ...

Thursday, August 15th, 2019 LBJ Elementary - Pre-K through 6th Grade: 5 to 6pm LBJ Middle School - 6th through 8th Grade: 5:30 to 7pm Meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, drop-off school supplies and pre-pay on cafeteria accounts. All families are requested to complete a District Free- and Reduced-Price Lunch Program application to ensure that eligible families receive the appropriate assistance.

On August 6, Ms. Crystal Tamillo, owner of the Johnson City Pecan Street Brewery, visited the Rotary Club of Blanco County during our day time meeting. Ms. Tamillo was introduced by Johnson City's own business woman, and Rotarian, Ms. Laura Smith. Ms. Tamillo enthusiastically shared information about the upcoming 30th annual "Lights Spectacular"

By Cathy Hut In the solid waste industry, 2018 was known as the year of post-China disruption. For decades, the U.S. sent the bulk of recycling material to China. But last year, the country restricted imports of certain recyclables, including mixed paper and most plastics. Centers in states and cities all over the country are closing because of the market prices dropping drastically over the last few years.

With the 89th Blanco County Fair & Rodeo drawing crowds this weekend the JC Eagles hope to draw a crowd of their own Thursday morning as they take the field against Geneva School of Boerne in a season-opening scrimmage for Varsity and JV at Eagle Field. Geneva - picked by Dave Campbell as the top team in TAPPS (Texas Association of Private Parochial Schools) Division III, District 3 - returns seven offensive and 5 defensive starters from a team that went 5-0 in district and lost to Houston - ...

The start of the school year is time for blessing students' backpacks in many churches, asking God’s protection for the packs and the children who wear them. Pastor Lee Romero led the blessing ceremony Sunday morning at the First United Methodist Church for (from left) Hagen Birck, Jacob Anders, Tinley Weeks, Riley Birck, Dilyn Weeks, and Brandt Birck.

Thursday, August 15th, 2019 LBJ Elementary - Pre-K through 6th Grade: 5 to 6pm LBJ Middle School - 6th through 8th Grade: 5:30 to 7pm Meet your child’s teachers, visit classrooms, drop-off school supplies and pre-pay on cafeteria accounts. All families are requested to complete a District Free- and Reduced-Price Lunch Program application to ensure that eligible families receive the appropriate assistance.

With three days of practice and a one-set Alumni scrimmage under their belts the Varsity Lady Eagles rattled off five wins before falling to two 5A opponents on Saturday. JC opened the week at Harper and swept the host Lady Longhorns with wins at the Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity (25-11, 25-11, 25-23) levels.

Horst Dieter Massingale was born September 20, 1953 and passed on August 2, 2019. Where to even begin? Horst was loved by family and many friends. He was one of a kind. A true biker, with a rough exterior and a heart of gold. He was born in Germany, he moved to America when he was 9 to live with his father’s family after his mother died from polio.

The start of the school year is time for blessing students' backpacks in many churches, asking God’s protection for the packs and the children who wear them. Pastor Lee Romero led the blessing ceremony Sunday morning at the First United Methodist Church for (from left) Hagen Birck, Jacob Anders, Tinley Weeks, Riley Birck, Dilyn Weeks, and Brandt Birck.

75% OF AMERICANS CALL THEMSELVES CHRISTIANS, according to a Gallup Poll entitled the “2017 Update on Americans and Religion.” That’s good news, right? After all, three quarters of your fellow citizens are believers, the Gospel has obviously taken root in society, so now, all we have to do is wait for the return of Jesus because the work of spreading the Word is almost finished. Not! There was a more unsettling study done several years ago which came to a completely different conclus ...

While attending college I had a roommate whose mother, Juanita Brooks, was an author of some renown. Her grandfather had been a missionary to the Indians of Utah Territory in the 1850’s. He suffered many hardships during his life but was firm in his religion. Mrs. Brooks remembered him with fondness: Grandpa’s religion was really a living thing.

As we travel through this amazing journey of life, we never truly know the difference we may be making on the lives of others. I just received heartbreaking news that Bunny Becker passed away today from cancer. I wanted you to know she make a difference in my life You likely know Bunny because she and her husband, Dr.

On June 30th, our car was one of 100+ damaged by road conditions created by TXDOT on RR-1631, east of Fredericksburg. The situation defies description but I believe the problem was caused by a combination of equipment malfunction and gross incompetence. As result of our car damage, I filed a claim with TXDOT and waited.

San Antonio, TX— Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild announces its biennial Quilt Show, Color The World With Quilts. The event, held in the San Antonio Events Center September 20-21, will showcase over 250 quilted artworks and over 45 quilt, sewing, and needle arts related vendors. “We are proud to show off the guild's many, many talented members and happy to be awarding $2,200 in prizes this year,” says Janet Miller, 2019 Quilt Show Chair. Quilt Show Activities The show is open to th ...