October 21, 2020 Issue

The last day to request a ballot to vote by mail is Friday, October 23rd. This deadline is described in the Texas Election Code with the actual date set by the Texas Secretary of State. The application is available at the Blanco County Election Department website and can be printed out, completed with the voter signature, and mailed to the Blanco County Election Department P.

Blanco County will be holding its countywide household waste collection event on Saturday, Oct. 31. Bring your recyclables to the county drop off location, Blanco County/Waste Connections Transfer Station, at 377 Transfer Road in Johnson City. The station will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household items accepted include lead-acid batteries, rechargeable batteries, construction debris, carpet, appliances (including refrigerators, stoves, microwaves, dishwashers, freezers, ns water heater ...

Lone Star Capital Bank is proud to have been selected as a Top Workplace for 2020. The winners were announced by the San Antonio Express News virtual event on October 8, 2020, as well as featured in the Top Workplaces Publication. This honor is bestowed to companies whose employees have participated in an anonymous survey and have rated their employers positively for various categories such as, work environment, communication, and management. When asked what being named a Top Workplace mean ...

The Old Annex market hosted its first live music performance by Madison Rodges. The outdoor venue was perfect to accomodate socially distanced listeners. Keep up to date with the next event by following them on Facebook @OldAnnexMarket. Photos courtesy of Heather Wagner.

Think about a volcano emerging from the surface of the ocean and forming a new island, new land. At first there is no life of any kind on the island. Eventually, however, after the lava has cooled, there may be some bacteria and fungi begin to grow on the lava at the edge of the water, and these microorganisms begin a very long, slow process of breaking down the rock.

The Grammy-award winning Los Texmaniacs will be roaring into HSB on Saturday, October 24, at 6 PM. The Cultural Enrichment Society is hosting the band bayside at Quail Point. Max Baca founded Los Texmaniacs in 1997. Baca is a legend on bajo sexto, a twelve-string guitar-like instrument. His nephew, Josh Baca, is a third-generation modern-day accordionist.

Members of the Blanco Masonic Lodge are normally planning for the Ernie R. Davis Jr. Care and Share Luncheon by the middle of October. This year, however, is a different case. Held the Saturday before Thanksgiving, the Care and Share Luncheon has become a Blanco tradition.  This year, due to the constraints of the COVID-19 virus, the Blanco Masonic Lodge is has regretfully announced that the meal will be canceled this year. Coronavirus or not, the Masons wanted to offer some assistance t ...

Texans receiving unemployment benefits will need to show an active effort to find a job starting Nov. 1. The Texas Workforce Commission suspended the requirement in March as the pandemic started. More than 3.6 million have filed for unemployment relief since then, according to Texas Tribune research.  Workforce Executive Director Ed Serna said the state continues to suffer from the pandemic, “but we’re seeing employment opportunities begin to bounce back in Texas as our economy rest ...

Fourteen members of Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troops 497 of Blanco help dedicate the new flagpole at American Legion Post 352 on Monday, October 19, 2020. The flagpole, donated last year as surplus to the American Legion by Blanco’s Gem of the Hills Community Center, now proudly flies Old Glory as well as the POW/MIA flag, commemorating American Prisoners of War and service personnel who are Missing in Action.

On November 16, The Rotary Club of Blanco County invites the public to meet former Astronaut Tom Henricks. Henricks will be the guest speaker at 6:30 p.m.  Contact Bob Backle at [email protected] for Zoom videoconferencing instructions. About Henricks Former astronaut Tom Henricks flew four Space Shuttle missions in less than five years to become the first person to log over 1,000 hours as a space shuttle pilot/commander. Accepted into NASA’s astronaut program in 1985, he became ...

The Mason Punchers came to Eagle Field Friday night intent on keeping a piece of the lead in  District 14-2A and rolled to a 55-6 victory against the Eagles. The loss cut the JC winning streak short as they dropped to 1-1 in District and 2-5 for the season. The Puncher defense shut down the Eagle ground game holding them to 29 total yards rushing.

After cruising through 9 matches in District 27-2A without dropping a set the Varsity Lady Eagles got a wake-up call from the Cornerstone Lady Warriors in a non-district match on Monday that lasted just three sets with a final score that did not reflect the level of play the Lady Eagles proved they are capable of when challenged.

Lydia and Claire White extended their 2020 Cross Country season with top ten finishes in the District 29-2A Championships at San Saba on Monday. Sophomore Lydia battled a strong field to an 8th place finish with a time of 12:58.10 in the 2-mile course. Freshman Claire was close at her heels finishing 9th in 13:03.8.

Trees and Clouds Art Class On Thursday, October 22 at 1 p.m., the library will host an art class focused on trees and clouds. Call the library for more information at (830) 868-7684. Trick or Treat Trick or Treat on the Square is still planned for now on Saturday, October 31, 2020. The City of Johnson City reminds local families who plan to participate in Trick or Treating to stay in small groups with only those who live in their households. Free Ride to the Polls The Capital Area ...

On November 16, The Rotary Club of Blanco County invites the public to meet former Astronaut Tom Henricks. Henricks will be the guest speaker at 6:30 p.m.  Contact Bob Backle at [email protected] for Zoom videoconferencing instructions. About Henricks Former astronaut Tom Henricks flew four Space Shuttle missions in less than five years to become the first person to log over 1,000 hours as a space shuttle pilot/commander. Accepted into NASA’s astronaut program in 1985, he became ...

Father, Grandfather, Son, Husband, Friend; each of us are better off because Dave was a part of our lives. This man with amazing talents, unexpectedly left this earth three days after his 62nd birthday. Dave’s contagious laughter, smile, witty sense of humor, love and ear for great musicians, his true God given gift, will be sorely missed. Beginning– Dave grew up in Neosho MO, the son of Garland DeWayne Douglas and Mary Evelyn Douglas.

Think about a volcano emerging from the surface of the ocean and forming a new island, new land. At first there is no life of any kind on the island. Eventually, however, after the lava has cooled, there may be some bacteria and fungi begin to grow on the lava at the edge of the water, and these microorganisms begin a very long, slow process of breaking down the rock.

The Grammy-award winning Los Texmaniacs will be roaring into HSB on Saturday, October 24, at 6 PM. The Cultural Enrichment Society is hosting the band bayside at Quail Point. Max Baca founded Los Texmaniacs in 1997. Baca is a legend on bajo sexto, a twelve-string guitar-like instrument. His nephew, Josh Baca, is a third-generation modern-day accordionist.

“I’m hunkering down,” Rebecca told me. I know what she means. My friend, Rebecca, just returned from a road trip she made after a lot of careful consideration. First her mother was sick. Then she fell and broke her hip. Rebecca’s mother is ninety and she did not seem to be getting better.

Texans receiving unemployment benefits will need to show an active effort to find a job starting Nov. 1. The Texas Workforce Commission suspended the requirement in March as the pandemic started. More than 3.6 million have filed for unemployment relief since then, according to Texas Tribune research.  Workforce Executive Director Ed Serna said the state continues to suffer from the pandemic, “but we’re seeing employment opportunities begin to bounce back in Texas as our economy rest ...

Fourteen members of Boy Scout and Cub Scout Troops 497 of Blanco help dedicate the new flagpole at American Legion Post 352 on Monday, October 19, 2020. The flagpole, donated last year as surplus to the American Legion by Blanco’s Gem of the Hills Community Center, now proudly flies Old Glory as well as the POW/MIA flag, commemorating American Prisoners of War and service personnel who are Missing in Action.