The Hill Country 100 Club, a non-profit organization which provides financial support to the families of fallen 1st responders (Police, Fire, EMS) in Burnet, Llano, Blanco and Lampasas Counties, is announcing its annual scholarship awards program to high school students within the region who are wanting to pursue a career in any of the listed 1st responder fields.
Every month, on the 4th Thursday evening, the Johnson City Library offers a FREE Movie Night to the community. On March 23 the 2016 Oscar Winners Series continues with a showing of Arrival, one of the films nominated for Best Picture and the Oscar winner for Best Achievement in Sound Editing.
The Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center will host an introductory Nia (non-impact aerobics) workshop on Fri., March 24 from noon-1:30 p.m.
The workshop is free for HCM Wellness Center members, and the cost for non-members is $10. The workshop will introduce basic Nia moves followed by a full workout session for people of all fitness levels.
Originally called “non-impact aerobics,” Nia is a mind-body physical conditioning program that combines martial arts, modern dance and yoga in a worko ...
Beginning March 31, the Texas Rangers Heritage Center will host its second annual Celebrate Texas event on their grounds at 1618 East Main Street in Fredericksburg.
The center, which hosted its grand opening a year ago, is an ongoing project of the Former Texas Rangers Association (FTRA). The FTRA was formed in 1897 to preserve the history of Texas’ legendary and elite law enforcement group, the Texas Rangers.
The Lone Star Open-Air Pavilion, Campanile, and majestic bronze sculptures all serv ...
The Hill Country Memorial Wellness Center announces the spring schedule for its “Be Well with Diabetes” seminars for individuals with diabetes and their caregivers.
“If you have diabetes, taking extra care of yourself is so important,” said Thornton. “Educating yourself through these seminars and managing your specific health needs are your best defenses.”
On Thurs., March 16 from 9 a.m.
Congratulations to Michael LeVitt, Highland Arts Gallery’s March-Artist of the Month.
Michael’s works are a reflection of all that he sees and how he feels they relate to the environment in which he finds them. From the ‘quick-to-perish’ flower, to the enduring rocks and trees, all of God’s works have a message that he tries to capture.
Michael graduated from Purdue University and later spent time as a pilot in the Marine Corp.
Fifteen members of the Blanco County Association of Retired Educators (BCARE) met in Johnson City, Texas on Thursday, February 23, 2017. Members enjoyed a hands-on science experience at The Hill Country Science Mill before their meeting and delicious lunch at East Main Grill.
BCARE Legislative Chair, Carole Smith, reported on issues before the Texas Legislature regarding the Teacher Retirement System’s TRS Care insurance funding and TRS Pension funding.
Hill Country Memorial Hospice announces the 2017 schedule for its Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group for anyone affected by those conditions, their families and caregivers.
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will meet on Tues., March 14 from 2-3 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Brune Building at 808 Reuben St.
In February Hill Country Memorial was recognized as one of the nation’s Top 100 Rural & Community Hospitals by the National Rural Health Association.
The 100 highest ranked rural and community hospitals in the country were determined by data compiled by iVantage Health Analytics. Hospitals were evaluated on consumer value, quality, outcomes, patient perspectives, financial stability, inpatient and outpatient market and population risk.
“We are honored to be among the best rural communit ...
Blanco Early Childhood and Blanco High School FCCLA, along with multiple area service providers invite ALL young children, birth – Kindergarten, along with their parents/grandparents/friends/neighbors/and caregivers for a morning of free fun and games on Tuesday, March 7th from 9:30 – 11:00 am at the tennis courts on the Blanco Elementary campus.
