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In what must be one of the shortest special meetings of the Blanco County Commissioners Court on record, commissioners acknowledged the racial profiling report for the Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. In relation to Article 2.132 CCP Law Enforcement Policy on Racial Profiling, Constable Ronnie Steubing simply stated in his report, “I certify it is not the policy of this agency to make traffic stops in the routine performance of the officers’ official duties.”
In the “Summary and Findin ... ...
Eligible Pedernales Electric Cooperative members interested in running for a position on the Co-op’s Board of Directors now can obtain the petition materials needed to seek the nomination. PEC directors are democratically elected by the Cooperative’s membership. Positions up for election in 2012 are District 1 director, District 6 director and District 7 director.
Petition materials are posted on PEC’s website, www.pec.coop, and members may also call 1-888-554-4732 or go to any PEC offic ... ...
The Blanco High School UIL teams—the Speech and Debate team, and the Academic team—turned in superlative performances last week at meets in Burnet and Del Valle.
The Speech and Debate team won sweepstakes at Burnet, while the Academic team performed admirably at Class 5-A Del Valle.
“Our performance at this point in the practice season bodes well for UIL district, regional, and state contests,” said UIL academic coordinator Russell Kirkscey.
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The new Blanco ISD Maintenance and Transportation facility is nearing completion.
The project, financed by funds generated by last May’s successful bond election, is a significant upgrade over the district’s prior operations.
“It’s good,” said transportation director John Moore. “It’s needed.”
Improvements made at the site, located at 11th and Elm, include a 4,275 square foot maintenance and transportation building, an expanded vehicle station area, and accompanying security ... ...
GVTC takes an important step toward bringing its fiber network to Blanco. On Saturday, January 21, the company brought in a large crane from Dallas to place a 12’x24’ prefabricated building located on Elm Street. The building will house equipment that will allow GVTC to deliver its cable television, voice and broadband services via its fiber network. ...
The 74th Blanco County 4-H and FFA Youth Show begins Thursday, January 26, at the Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City. This year there are more than 550 entries. These leaders of tomorrow put in many hours, and often times, a lot their hard-earned money working towards a successful project and show. ...
The Harlem Ambassadors will be taking the court in the Blanco High School gym on Thursday, January 26, bringing dazzling ball-handling tricks, high-flying slam dunks, and hilarious family-friendly comedy. The show basketball team will be going up against the Blanco All Stars and raising money for Blanco Volunteer EMS and Blanco Chamber of Commerce.
“The opportunity to bring entertainment on a level that Blanco hasn’t seen before... ...
Blanco Masonic Lodge #216 hosted its annual Take Time To Read awards dinners this week for students and their parents who participated in the program.
“Reading is the key to everything,” said Lodge Master Sam Mowery when talking about the program. “Once a person can read, then the whole world is opened up to them. ...
The Subway burglary in Johnson City has been solved, reported JCPD Chief of Police Randy Holland. A confidential agreement has been made between the restaurant owner, Robin Gilliland, and the person or persons responsible for the theft of $1,024.
Chief Holland investigated the burglary and reported his findings to Gilliland. Gilliland made the decision not to prosecute at this time, knowing that he has five years to proceed with filing charges and prosecution in what would be a felony case of ... ...
Blanco State Park holds a special place in the hearts of Blanco residents, as well as those who return year after year to camp beside the beautiful Blanco River. In a recent interview via e-mail, it was heartening to hear the optimism of recently-hired Park Superintendent Ethan Belicek, who was greatly influenced by the public support of the park when he made the decision to relocate here from South Texas with his family. ...
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Max Joseph Sanders was born in San Antonio on December 21, 2011, at 1:20pm. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce, and was 20 3/4 inches long. He is welcomed by his parents, Kelly and Gretchen Sanders of Blanco; big brother Jake; and grandparents Jim and Marla Sanders of Blanco, and Jerry and Frances Leist of Angleton.
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By Mary Alice Partain, Blanco State Park
It’s that time again—a new year is just around the corner and this time you really mean it!
You are going to take better care of yourself in 2012—eating healthier foods and getting regular exercise.
This is your chance to start that program right here in Blanco. If you love the outdoors, come and find out how to get a complete work-out without any special equipment – in our own beautiful Blanco State Park.
Blanco State Park is one of sixteen Texas State Parks participating in a natio ...
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Members of the San Antonio Jaguar Club gathered in Blanco on Saturday for the twenty-third annual Rallye to Luckenbach. Jaguars of all eras were parked around the Courthouse Square, where the club’s first rally of the year began at noon.
“The rally covered a meandering route, taking 3 hours and covering 100 very scenic miles,” said event coordinator and club president Brian Blackwell. ”There was not a single stop light on the entire route. It went from Blanco to Stonewall, then to K ...
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At least two thousand five hundred pieces of hand-sanded wood make up a wooden replica of the Old Blanco County Courthouse created by local craftsman Vernon Schmidt. The replica is now on display at the Blanco Library, thanks to Matt and Martha Herden.
Vernon, who is well-known for his cabinet-making skills, tried his hand at wood-crafting and scroll work after being inspired by his daughter Doris Phipps.
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
The story is told of a Scotsman who was going to demonstrate the game of golf to President Ulysses Grant. The Scotsman put the ball on the tee, and took a powerful swing, only to miss the ball entirely. After five misses and scattering dirt on the President and everywhere else, the President said, "There seems to be a fair amount of exercise in the game, but I fail to see the purpose of the ball."
Does life seem like a lot swings and misses?
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Joyce Elaine Schmidt Poenisch passed from this life Sunday, January 15, 2012, at her home in Marfa. She succumbed to cancer after a long and valiant battle and was 71.
Joyce was born July 24, 1940, in Blanco, Texas, to Hilda and Vernon Schmidt. She married Carl Robert “Sonny” Poenisch in Blanco in 1962 and they were married for 32 years until his death in 1994.
Joyce, Sonny, and their children moved to Marfa in 1973 to begin their career in ranching.
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Dear Editor,
The night after Thanksgiving our family made a special memory. We attended the lighting ceremony at the Old Blanco Courthouse. It was so special to us, as we just moved here from San Antonio in September. We invited my extended family to be with us from Fort Worth to visit us in our new hometown.
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The U.S. Supreme Court on January 20 struck down the interim redistricting plans for the state of Texas authored by a three-judge panel of the San Antonio-based U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas.
Last year, the panel was tasked with drawing state House, Senate and congressional district boundaries after the 82nd Texas Legislature’s enacted redistricting plans failed to be pre-cleared by D.C.
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Pedernales Electric is once again offering scholarships to high school and home-schooled seniors in its service area. PEC will provide 30 scholarships — 25 worth $1,000 and five worth $5,000 — to deserving seniors this spring. The scholarships can be used to pay expenses at any accredited university, college, junior college, technical school or trade school.
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There are many ways in which organizations raise funds, but one is becoming very popular – Dodgeball tournaments. It's action packed, attracts a wide range of teams and can be a blast. Make-A-Wish Foundation, Diabetes foundations, various churches, booster clubs and even schools have joined the fast growing idea.
Now the Project Graduation Class of 2012 is jumping on the bandwagon.
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Updated November 15, 2011 7:15 AM
AN UPPER LEVEL STORM SYSTEM WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS DURING THE DAYTIME HOURS TODAY. A LINE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL MOVE EAST ACROSS THE AREA WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS AND PATCHES OF RAIN AHEAD OF AND IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE LINE. THE MAIN THREATS WILL BE LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS AND SEVERE STORMS WITH DAMAGING WINDS.
Forecast today calls for showers and thunderstorms before noon, then a chance of showers.
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