AUSTIN – Thanks to a law passed during the last legislative session (SB 1200), military spouses who move to Texas and hold certain occupational licenses in other states now have several avenues available to them for working in Texas. Depending on their preference, they can now apply to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for:
• Option 1: a three-year license;
• Option 2: a three-year letter of authorization; or
• Option 3: a standard license using reciprocity.
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The majesty of an orchestra with its numerous woodwinds, strings, percussions, and brass, coupled with the exuberance of a conductor, is unmistakably dramatic and entertaining in its sounds and volume. However, not every city has a facility large enough to accommodate the more than 40 members that typically comprise a Chamber Orchestra.
That’s the beauty of, and the reason behind, the creation of the ROCO Brass Quintet, a five-person group created from the celebrated River Oaks Chamber Or ...
The Round Mountain Extension Education Club met on Wednesday, Feb. 19, at 2PM at the new Community Resource Center in Johnson City. Ten members and one guest answered roll call. Minutes and treasurer’s report were approved.
Trina Burnam, secretary read several thank you letters from organizations we sent donations to at Christmas.
The Blanco County Commissioners Court’s special meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Judge Brett Bray on Feb. 25. Commissioners Tommy Weir, Emil Uecker, Chris Liesmann, and Paul Granberg were present.
After the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, public comments were heard.
Judge Bray informed the others that a county employee was recently in a bad accident and the county is thinking of him during his recovery.
D’Anne and Kenneth Welch spoke individually about agenda item 12 wh ...
March is national Save Your Vision month which recognizes the importance of eye health at all ages to prevent future vision loss. Approximately 261,000 Texans 65 and older report dealing with vision difficulties, and the number is expected to increase to 658,180 by 2038, according to a report by the Aging Texas Well Advisory Committee.
Blanco, Texas is a community where citizens turn out in full force to support those in need. This week we will once again have an opportunity to support a family in our community.
On January 24, 17-year-old Madelynn Giese of Blanco was critically injured in a major auto accident at the intersection of US 281 and Highway 473.
On Feb. 18, Blanco County citizens gathered at the Blanco County Annex for the public meeting regarding transportation and economic development plans. The purpose of the plan is to create a blueprint for the future while balancing the economy and transportation.
Blanco County is working together with TxDOT and Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) on this project.
Rachel Steele, CAPCOG director of community & economic development, provided background information on the plan.
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AUSTIN— Gov. Greg Abbott on Feb. 20 established a clemency application specifically for survivors of human trafficking or domestic violence.
The application, crafted in coordination with the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, includes a section that affords the applicant an opportunity to provide a statement to the board regarding their human trafficking or domestic violence victimization.
Human trafficking and domestic violence, according to the governor’s office, often lead victi ...
By Jerry Gass, member of the Rotary Club of Blanco County
Brain fitness is the ability of the brain to learn what the organism needs to know in order to survive in a changing environment. The Brain Fitness Program is a program to get the brain in better shape and is designed to drive beneficial chemical, physical and functional change in the brain.
On Monday, April 6, the Rotary Club of Blanco county will host its 2nd Annual Charity golf Classic at the Vaaler Creek Golf Club in Blanco. Over the last year, many of you have learned about the projects that the Rotary Club of Blanco Count has been involved in serving our community as our Human Trafficking initiative of providing education and information to parents, teachers and community leaders in our area; Partners Assisting Literacy success (PALS) at our elementary school; Computers to ...
