The Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) will meet at 6:30 PM, Monday, May 1, in the HEB meeting room at the Hill Country University Center in Fredericksburg.
Amy Jackson, founder and director of Starry Sky Austin, will discuss what draws people into wanting to learn astronomy, and more importantly, what we can do to engage their learning.
Pedernales Electric Cooperative announced it is closing its Blanco and Manchaca offices, effective June 1.
The decision is part of the cooperative’s long-term facilities plan and was approved by board resolution.
The cooperative issued a press release and stated, “Planning such as this will help PEC reduce controllable costs.”
It also stated that employees at the Blanco and Manchaca offices will be transferred to other PEC offices.
“PEC has helped brighten these communities for nearly 8 ...
JOHNSON CITY, Texas – Cactus Construction is pleased to announce that the concrete slab foundation was poured for The Margaret Bamberger Research and Education Center at the Bamberger Ranch Preserve in Johnson City, Texas on April 3, 2017.
Four generations of Bamberger family members were present and placed their handprints into the new research center’s foundation.
If you haven’t cleared the un-needed clothing out of your closets yet, you’re running out of time.
Within a few days, the truck will make its stops at five local churches and The Red Door to pick up wearable clothing for survivors of disasters that haven’t happened yet — for people who will look out at the damage from a flood or fire, a tornado or hurricane, and thank you for the clean clothes they have to put on while they sort out what’s left of their lives.
“It’s an interfaith ...
At the March meeting of The Blanco County Pioneers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, the winners of its annual essay contest were recognized. First place honors went to Blanco Elementary School student Calla Nelson. Johnny Slawinski of Johnson City Elementary School placed second. Fourth grade students had been invited to submit essays about Texas legend Sam Houston.
Calla Nelson’s submission went into some detail about Houston’s early life that included his moving from Vir ...
Summer is a time for long days of swimming and sunshine, 4th of July picnics, and family vacations. Summer is also a time for camps that keep kids’ minds engaged with their favorite topics and areas of interest.
For students who like to tinker, design and create, and who like Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), the Hill Country Science Mill in Johnson City will offer its exciting brand of STEM Career Immersion (SCI) Camps, with three unique summer camp programs that expose stude ...
Kirchman Gallery (Taste Wine+Art) is hosting a book signing for Margie Crisp during this Saturday’s art walk.
Crisp’s book “The Nueces River” features artwork by William B. Montgomery.
“With vivid prose and paintings, they record their travels as they explore the length of the river on foot, kayak, and fishing boat, ultimately weaving a vivid portrait of today’s Nueces.
The Albert Community Club will meet at 4:30 on Saturday, March 25, 2017 in the Williams Creek School Building at 5501 S. Ranch Road 1623, Albert, Texas.
Guests are invited and new members are welcome. There will be a short business meeting. Following the business meeting, there will be Bingo games and a pot luck meal.
A visitor to Waring might think the lights are on, but nobody’s home. That’s because Waring, near Comfort in Kendall County, is 6 miles north of I-10 and doesn’t get many tourists. But Waring was once a busy place and a popular destination for travelers.
The area around Waring has had some geographic importance for centuries.
Early spring conditions may have disrupted bedding plant producer schedules, but milder-than-normal conditions could mean an extended growing season, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economist.
Dr. Charlie Hall, professor of horticulture, College Station, said early spring conditions for Texas and much of the southeastern U.S. and Central Midwest have pushed the typical schedules ahead for bedding plant growers.
The problem for some midwestern areas is that temperatures c ...
