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The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act) is a $2 trillion stimulus package that provides economic relief for individuals and small businesses and increases federal funding for public health initiatives and research.
Please see the graphic accompanying this article to determine benefits to individuals. It is not necessary to apply for the individual benefit.
Teri Albright thought she found some clear water in her barn shower.
She attempted to shower and wash her hair there, but it wasn’t long before the water turned brown, like the well water in her house. Days later, her hair remained thick and sticky, even after attempting to rinse it with bottled water and more shampoo.
“It’s ridiculous,” said Albright, who lives along Chimney Valley Road, with her husband, Milton Shaw.
Albright and Shaw are one of at least three Blanco-area prop ...
By Adelle Moreland, Blanco County Child Protection and Family Advocacy Board Member
Child abuse is a concern in every community and crosses all racial, economic and cultural lines. It is committed by both men and women, and sometimes even by young people themselves. Sadly, most often the abuser is a parent, family member, or someone with regular access to the child. Common stressors increase the risk of abuse and neglect.
Fredericksburg— As Hill Country Memorial (HCM) looks to further ensure protecting its patients and keeping the community well, it has cancelled all elective surgeries for the foreseeable future. Also, in observance of social distancing, the Foundation for HCM has cancelled upcoming fundraising events. These decisions were made knowing the financial hardship that would result.
The Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky (BCFNS) has announced the 2020 Hill Country Night Sky Songwriting Contest. This year’s contest, open to songwriters of any genre or residence, focuses on the theme “Preserving the Night Sky.” Deadline for song submission is September 25, 2020.
“Last year’s contest was such a success we decided to do it again!” said Larry Seiler, BCFNS treasurer and owner of the Los Senderos Recording Studio located between Blanco and Johnson City.
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott on April 1 posted an online video message seeking Texans’ individual and collective help to reduce the spread of the deadly new coronavirus, COVID-19.
In the message, Abbott requires all Texans to stay home unless they are participating in an essential service or activity, such as going to a grocery store.
Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes. In fact, The Federal Trade Commission has already received complaints about stimulus checks scams.
As you may know, the government is preparing to distribute stimulus checks to help provide relief to households due to the COVID 19 crises.
Things you need to know:
• Individuals with adjusted gross incomes of less than $75,000 should expect to receive $1200 with couples receiving $2400, and $500 per child.
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At the direction of Gov. Greg Abbott, Texas State Parks will be closed to the public effective at the close of business Tuesday, April 7 in order to maintain the safest environment for visitors, volunteers and staff. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) will continue to stay current with the latest public health recommendations and will announce when a definite reopening date has been determined.
“Given the myriad of challenges and heightened risks of operating the parks at this ...
iLiveWell Nutrition announced today they will be able to service ALL Texans through their telehealth services. Telehealth Nutrition sessions help you move in the direction of your health without having to step outside right at this time. Whether you have noticed stress eating during the COVID-19 pandemic or have diabetes, heart disease or high cholesterol, we can help you find ways to nourish your body and stay healthy.
Ben Rehder’s latest work in his Blanco County book series is here.
The comic mystery novel, Free Ride, is his 13th in the series and has been released in both print and online versions. An audio book will later be released.
As do the other books in the series, Free Ride follows the zany local adventures of Red O’Brien and Billy Don Craddock.
From Amazon, “Safari Adventure is a small but popular zoo that entertains visitors from all over Texas—until one morning when most of the a ...
AUSTIN – Thursday April 2, 2020, the League of Women Voters of Texas and the League of Women Voters of Austin Area requested to join as intervenors in a lawsuit arguing that Texas law expressly permits expanded vote by mail options due to the COVID-19 global pandemic. The League is asking the court rule that the definition of “disability” in Texas law encompasses all registered voters, since the coronavirus prevents voters from appearing at a polling location without a real likelihood o ...
With a seventeen year State qualifying streak on the line – the last 12 in the Top Ten – the FFA Wildlife Identification Team from LBJ High School will have extra time to practice due to the cancellation of the season after just two invitational contests.
FFA Advisors were notified last week that the State Contest which had previously been put on hold indefinitely had also been cancelled.
AUSTIN—Scholars at the Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs at The University of Texas at Austin are creating one-of-a-kind, real-time programming, free of charge, for the public about the COVID-19 pandemic with the new virtual series LBJ In the Arena. Using Zoom video conferencing, the School, now celebrating its 50th anniversary, has swung into action and begun coordinating weekly discussions with leaders on the frontlines of the COVID-19 crisis.
The debut program on April 1,
A few years ago a man went on a rampage from California to Texas killing and maiming several people. He was apprehended near Van Horn, Texas, where he was incarcerated, tried and convicted of murder. During the trial a local minister testified that, while in jail, the perpetrator had found the Lord, was a new man and that he should be shown mercy.
So what is the relationship between justice and mercy as it applies to each of us?
As we approach the Easter season, I would like to cite a sto ...
By Pastor Richard Snyder, retired
At the time of this writing there have been reported over 100,000 cases of Covid-19 and over 2,000 deaths in the United States. So far there have been no reported cases in Bandera County, but that could change. My son works at a local retail store and because of his daily encounter with many people he has isolated himself from me for my protection.
