From hitching posts to parking spaces, the Blanco Pharmacy has been an essential part of life for the community and surrounding county. Having the distinction of being the oldest privately-owned pharmacy its Texas this business has not only survived but thrived through the decades of growth and change on the historic Blanco Square.
Pat’s Hall in Fredericksburg was not an easy place to find. It was off the beaten path, hidden away on the edge of town, down a narrow winding road and across the creek.
But country music fans from all over the Hill Country managed to find it every Saturday night. Pat’s Hall was a hub of weekend entertainment and a showcase for aspiring country music artists for 30 years.
Pat’s Hall was different from the traditional wooden dance halls in Luckenbach, Hye, Albert and Sisterdale.
Report details progress in school safety
AUSTIN—The Texas School Safety Update, a report highlighting progress made to keep students and teachers safe at school, was released by Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 27.
The report gives Texans an update on efforts by the governor’s office, the Legislature and state agencies toward implementing recommendations made in the School Safety Action Plan released on May 30, 2018 and the subsequent update in August 2018.
The first indication of progres ...
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will conduct a Multi-County Wildlife Field Day on Tuesday, September 17 at Heart of Texas Whitetails, at 755 Private Road 922 in Brady.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. with the program to follow from 9 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Organizers said the program will offer the latest wildlife management information in several areas of interest to land managers across the Edwards Plateau Hill Country.
Topics and speakers will include:
– Wild Turkeys, by Dr.
Save The World Brewery will be the site of the Highland Lakes Democratic Women’s Fall Membership Drive and Fundraiser Happy Hour on Monday, September 9, 5-7 p.m. The event is open to anyone wanting to know more about HLDW, and Evelyn Acosta-Cone, the organization’s Membership Chair, encourages all current members to attend and to bring a friend.
Save The World is the America’s first 100% philanthropic brewery.
New Texas Safety Commission Meets for First Time
AUSTIN—Gov. Greg Abbott on Aug. 22 hosted the first meeting of the Texas Safety Commission, pulling together a group of lawmakers, educators, advocates, community leaders and public safety experts.
Created Aug. 19 by the governor, the commission is tasked with developing “an immediate action plan to provide community healing, combat the rise of extremist groups and hateful ideologies, keep guns out of the hands of deranged individuals, ...
San Antonio, TX— Greater San Antonio Quilt Guild announces its biennial Quilt Show, Color The World With Quilts. The event, held in the San Antonio Events Center September 20-21, will showcase over 250 quilted artworks and over 45 quilt, sewing, and needle arts related vendors.
“We are proud to show off the guild's many, many talented members and happy to be awarding $2,200 in prizes this year,” says Janet Miller, 2019 Quilt Show Chair.
Quilt Show Activities
The show is open to th ...
Paxton Lauds Ruling Against Preclearance for Redistricting Maps
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a federal court ruling allowing the state to proceed with redistricting legislation without asking the federal government’s permission.
The July 24 ruling by a three-judge federal court rejected plaintiffs' petition to require the state to obtain permission from the U.S.
Paxton Lauds Ruling Against Preclearance for Redistricting Maps
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton applauded a federal court ruling allowing the state to proceed with redistricting legislation without asking the federal government’s permission.
The July 24 ruling by a three-judge federal court rejected plaintiffs' petition to require the state to obtain permission from the U.S.
At their luncheon and meeting on July 25, the Highland Lakes Democratic Women heard Horseshoe Bay resident Lyn Jenkins share her inspiring story of perseverance, hope and optimism.Jenkins is a family lawyer whose career includes stints as a social worker, counselor, chemistry teacher, and manager of a maximum-security male inmate prison unit.
Jenkins has battled and defeated cancer three times.
