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Don’t miss the 20th Anniversary of the Wild Game Dinner fundraiser scheduled for October 5th in Johnson City at the Blanco County Show Barn beginning at 4:00 p.m. Tickets are available for $20.00 per person. Included will be the best wild game you have ever eaten, door prize chance and dance until midnight to the Jesse Stratton Band.
By Rachel Lumpee
A special meeting of the Blanco County Commissioners’ Court on Aug. 22, 2019 was called to order by Judge Brett Bray with all commissioners present. Judge Bray asked the commissioners to consider rescheduling the next public hearing because it was scheduled to take place on a state holiday, LBJ’s birthday.
At 9 a.m. the commissioners court was called to order by Judge Brett Bray with all four commissioners present. Emil Uecker motioned to approve the minutes from prior meetings and Tommy Weir seconded; it carried.
Next, the line item transfers were discussed; there were three transfers requested and all by Weir.
The first line item was requested for patching and seal costs.
STONEWALL—This year’s final “Movies Under the Stars” at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will take place on Saturday, September 7, with a special screening of “Apollo 11”. This fascinating documentary chronicles America’s mission to land on the moon, led by Commander Neil Armstrong and fellow astronauts Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin and Michael Collins.
Blanco County Association of Retired Educators (BCARE) hosted District 45 Texas State Representative The Honorable Erin Zwiener at its regular meeting on August 22nd. Rep. Zwiener spoke about the 86th legislative session which focused on education issues that affect both active and retired employees of the public education system.
Most importantly to retired educators, a bill was passed to gradually increase contributions from the state, school districts, and active educators to make the Te ...
New Texas Safety Commission Meets for First Time
AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts.
Created Aug. 19 by the governor, the commission is tasked with developing “an immediate action plan to provide community healing, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, ...
The Varsity Lady Eagles closed out the 2019 tournament season with three wins on Saturday at the Cornerstone Christian Warrior Classic in San Antonio to bring home the Consolation Championship from the tournament. JC struggled early in pool play Friday with a loss to a talented 6A New Braunfels team, but bounced back to beat 5A Uvalde 25-17, 25-15.
By Julie Storer
The Johnson City Eagle Varsity and JV Football teams traveled to Marion on Thursday to take on the Class 3A-Division 1 Bulldogs in the final tune-up before kicking off the 2019 season.
The Varsity squad scored first on an option keep when Wyatt Tumlinson found the end zone from five yards out.
The second JC score came on a Logan Ledger pass to Jakub Emerson for a 42-yard touchdown.
Don’t Grieve, my Family and Friends
For I am not gone
I am merely out of sight
For in everything you’ve shared with me
A part of me burns bright
In my family and loved one’s smiles
or gestures
You’ll recall a time or place
We’ve laughed or loved or shared such
That mere absence cannot erase
So, Smile for me
And laugh for me
And fill your life with zest
Do treasure all our memories
I offer you my strength
Go on with your life and be proud of me
In you ...
By Pastor Steve Sanchez
HAVE YOU EVER COMMANDED GOD TO ANSWER YOUR PRAYERS? I know that sounds at the very least, that question is highly unorthodox, if not blasphemous. You know that I don’t teach extremes, nor do I hang from the rafters when I write about our Christian faith, so, please, hear me out….
In my daily devotions I came across something from respected Baptist pastor and author, F.
New Texas Safety Commission Meets for First Time
AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts.
Created Aug. 19 by the governor, the commission is tasked with developing “an immediate action plan to provide community healing, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, ...
