Mayor Rhonda Stell issued a proclamation on February 12th, 2021 that designated March 1, 2021, as COVID-19 Victims and Survivors Memorial Day in the City of Johnson City, Texas. The Mayor and City Council urge all citizens to remember those who have lost their lives and honor those who are forever marked by COVID-19 and those who continue to suffer from the impact of this virus.
The Johnson City Library staff is excited to announce that the library has made a new addition to the outdoor area. Behind the library along the walking path, you will now find a new Story Walk, an activity that can be enjoyed by everyone, old or young.
The Story Walk was put in place to promote reading in a non-traditional setting while also interacting with nature.
Johnson City already had more hungry families because of coronavirus-related job losses, and then came the Great Blizzard of 2021, further depleting food supplies. The Johnson City Lions Club helped keep one pantry filled — JC’s Christian Food Pantry, which serves those in need all over north Blanco County. Club President Paul Axtell (right) presented the $500 check to pantry Director Tim Vasquez.
Courtesy photo.
By Tricia Hartmann
The ESD-1 Commissioners held a meeting at the North Blanco County EMS Building on February 22, 2021, as well as via Zoom. President David O’Bannon called the meeting to order at 7 pm, and a quorum was established.
Commissioners approved the minutes from January 18 following motion from Vice President Brandt Raeburn and second by Commissioner Kirk McElhenney.
By Sandy Switzer
The Rotary Club of Blanco County is happy to announce that its annual major fundraising event and golf tournament has now been rescheduled to Monday, June 7, 2021. The tournament has been renamed the “Joe Garcia Memorial Tournament” in honor of our club’s founder, Joe Garcia, and the many contributions he made to the Blanco community.
Winter Storm Uri has caused the shelves at grocery stores and food banks across Texas to be sparsely stocked. On behalf of its bank members, the Texas Bankers Foundation (TBF), the charitable arm of the Texas Bankers Association, is making a $26,000 contribution to the Feeding Texas Network reaching affiliated food banks serving all 254 counties in Texas.
“The Texas Bankers Foundation is funded by community bankers and banks of every size across the state,” said TBF Chair Lizzie Wi ...
The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas has extended its application deadline for the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP) from March 1, 2021, to March 10, 2021, due to recent weather-related power outages across Texas. While NRCS accepts easement applications on a continuous basis, applications for the next funding consideration must be submitted by March 10, 2021.
ACEP Agricultural Land Easements provide financial assistance to eligible partners for purchasi ...
By Terry Wiemers
The Johnson City Womans Civic Club began 2021 with a fascinating program on bees presented by beekeepers Diane Schoenert, President of the Blanco County Master Gardeners and her husband Stephen. Women club members joined the presentation/meeting on Zoom and learned that bees are an important part of the eco-system as pollinators and honey producers.
Do you know a friend or loved one who suffers from fear, anxiety, and depression and do not know what to do?
It can be frustrating to watch someone you know suffer and not be able to help them.
Here are 6 ways to help the person cope in these kinds of situations and the best way to deal with anxiety.
1.Learn as much as you can in managing anxiety and depression: There are many books and information that will educate you on how to deal with fear and anxiety.
