May 12, 2021 Issue

Echo Gallery invites the public to an exhibit of the work of local rancher and master potter, Leslie Falteisek-Sultemeier. The exhibit will be featured though May. Leslie was born and educated in Minnesota, where she graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Master of Fine Arts in Ceramics under the renowned-potter Warren MacKenzie. She was taught that functional pottery should be both affordable and long-lasting, and strives to follow in that philosophical footstep.  Along with ...

Blanco Performing Arts is privileged to bring the Freedom Brass ensemble to the Uptown Blanco Courtyard for a free concert Saturday, June 5 at 7:30 p.m.  In order to allow for adequate distancing, seating is limited and reservations are required.  Visit blancoperformingarts.com or call 830-385-1173 to make reservations. Freedom Brass, the brass ensemble of the United States Air Force Band of the West, is stationed at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Lichens are composite organisms made up of a fungus and usually a green alga, or sometimes a cyanobacterium. Many different species of fungi and different species of algae may combine into a number of different shapes and colors of lichens. They can be found in rainforests, on the arctic tundra, and in deserts.

“We haven’t got the numbers all completed just yet, I can say it was very successful. JCVFD is so thankful for the great support from our community and friends,” said JCVFD President Ray Bible of the Fish Fry Fundraiser last Saturday. “We served 868 plates inside and 1,400 in the to-go trailer.

It is a near certainty that Texans will be allowed to carry handguns without a license in the near future as House Bill 1927 passed both chambers and heads to a conference committee to hash out amendments added in the Senate version. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he would sign the bill, which means Texans would no longer be required to obtain a license to carry a handgun either openly or concealed. Ultimate passage of the bill means Texas would join at least 20 other states with similar laws. ...

Alton Moreland was recognized for 60 years of dedicated public service to the JCVFD at the City Council meeting last Tuesday, May 4. Mayor Rhonda Stell shared a proclamation thanking Moreland for his special gifts and dedication to the department. Stell said, “Alton is known as a friendly, outgoing person who is always putting public safety first.” The proclamation outlined Moreland’s service in chronological order, and his character as an important part of the department. Morelan ...

Members of the City of Johnson City Council held a regular meeting last Tuesday. Mayor Rhonda Stell called the meeting to order at 6 pm. Pastor Steve Sanchez gave the Invocation. Retiring JCVFD firefighter Alton Moreland was recognized for his service of 60 years to the department. Also recognized was retiring Council member and Mayor Pro tem Pat Dildine, who has served on the City Council since 2013. Public Hearings and Comments Citizens addressed the Council about construction of a Plan ...

Blanco County is outpacing state and national vaccination rates, with nearly 40 percent of residents over the age of 16 fully vaccinated against COVID-19. As of May 9, just over 34 percent of Americans and 38 percent of Texans have been fully vaccinated, according to data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention and the Texas Department of State Health Services. In Blanco County, almost half of residents 16 years of age and older have had at least one dose of the vaccine, accordin ...

Blanco County Judge Brett Bray called the regular Blanco County Commissioners Court meeting to order at 9 a.m. with all four commissioners present. All public comments were in regards to item 12 on the agenda, which focused on the consideration of de-annexation and cancellation of lots 1, 2, and 3, in the Live Oak Canyon subdivision.

Lady Eagle Paige Dalland capped a stellar Track career with her personal best throw in the finals of the UIL 2A State Shot Put on Friday, but was denied the bronze medal due to tie-breaking procedures. The Senior heaved the 4 kilogram implement 40’-3.75” tying Bosqueville’s Ashlyn Zander for third place, but Zander’s next best mark of 39’-3.75’ edged Dalland’s 39’-2.5”.

The Johnson City Eagles battled back from an 11-8 Friday loss in Game 1 to even their Bi-District series against Falls City 1-1 and force a third game on Saturday at Judson High School. Colton Bean went 3-for-4 with one double, a homerun and 5 RBIs; the Eagles pounded out 16 total hits with three each from Nate Axtell, Cade Boyer and Parker Hughes.

Sanda Walsh (Dalton) of Spicewood and formerly of Johnson City passed away on June 17th, 2020. Sanda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Joe Dujka; her partner Samuel (Sammy) Wells; Sammy’s son Carl Wells and his wife Ferrin and sons Owen and Oliver. Additionally, she is survived by sister and brother-in-law Mary and Joe Shreve and family, brother and sister-in-law Michael Walsh and Cyndy Avery and family, sister Katy Jones and family, and brother-in-law Kent Johnson an ...

Lichens are composite organisms made up of a fungus and usually a green alga, or sometimes a cyanobacterium. Many different species of fungi and different species of algae may combine into a number of different shapes and colors of lichens. They can be found in rainforests, on the arctic tundra, and in deserts.

It is a near certainty that Texans will be allowed to carry handguns without a license in the near future as House Bill 1927 passed both chambers and heads to a conference committee to hash out amendments added in the Senate version. Gov. Greg Abbott has said he would sign the bill, which means Texans would no longer be required to obtain a license to carry a handgun either openly or concealed. Ultimate passage of the bill means Texas would join at least 20 other states with similar laws. ...