Since flu season started in October 2017, over three-thousand Texans are reported to have tested positive for influenza according to the Texas Department of State Health services. A high rate that is expected to increase as we get closer to peak flu season.
The Hill Country Memorial Primary Care Clinic in Johnson City reports cases of Flu A and B.
“The spirit of Christmas,” read their mission-trip t-shirts, and they were in Columbus the week between Christmas and New Year to repair homes flooded by Hurricane Harvey.
The team was sponsored by the Hill Country District of the United Methodist Church, led by the church in Johnson City, and included volunteers from Methodist churches in Bertram, Fredericksburg, Wimberley, and the North Shore of Canyon Lake.
“We picked Columbus because it is one of the hundreds of small rural town ...
“Horses and mules are important in any good Western, right after realistic human beings”
A quote from author Denzel Holmes who’ll be at the JC library January 10th at 9:30 am to talk about his newest book Little Stone Mountain.
Mr. Holmes was born and raised at Sheffield, Texas, surrounded by huge remote ranches and mesas.
On Monday, January 1, 2018, at 9:30 a.m., Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site is offering a “First Day Hike” as part of a nation-wide initiative led by America’s State Parks. Join Park Ranger Jessica DeBoer in starting 2018 off right with exercise, fresh air, and time spent in nature!
The hike will meet at the Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m.
'Tis the day after Christmas, and PEC is here to help you clear that holiday cheer!
Once again, we're offering our free Christmas tree recycling program at district offices across our service territory. Please bring undecorated, natural (not artificial) Christmas trees to the locations below for mulching.
Want free mulch? Call us at 888-554-4732 between 8 a.m.
Operation Brown Santa is in its sixth year of providing donated toys to Blanco County parents.
PEC volunteer Franciela Marin-Smith was on hand to help wrap presents selected by parents for area children.
“I will say it was a success as we were able to serve many families from Blanco and Johnson City areas,” Marin-Smith said.
Seven wreaths are placed at the base of the flagpole at the Historic Blanco Cemetery as part of the Wreaths Across America program, honoring veterans for their service and sacrifice at a graveside ceremony held Saturday, Dec. 16, 2017.
The seven wreaths represent the six U.S. branches of its military: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Merchant Marines, Navy plus POW/MIAs.
Wreaths were laid at graves of U.S.
Johnson City Library’s Discovery Academy is a popular and educationally enriching after-school program for children in grades 3-5. The fall 2017 session, just completed, featured an exploration of Astronomy, specifically our universe and solar system. The group focused on our moon and on the planet Mars. Another area of study was NASA, the space shuttle and the international space station.
On Oct. 17, Hill Country Memorial was recognized by Healthgrades®, a national health care quality rating institution and leading online resource for comprehensive information about physicians and hospitals.
This achievement is part of findings released by Healthgrades and is featured in their 2018 Report to the Nation. The report demonstrates how clinical performance continues to differ dramatically between hospitals regionally and nationally.
“These recognitions reflect our commitment ...
What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than to hear some wonderful Christmas music?
The Blanco County Community Choir added to the Christmas spirit by giving their 42nd annual program in Johnson City and Blanco. The concert is always well received and this year was no exception. Large and appreciative audiences enjoyed a variety of new and old Christmas songs.
The all-volunteer choir is made of singers of all ages from Blanco County and beyond.
