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Construction activity at the elementary campus has been progressing noticeably.
“After months of planning and preparation, construction activity at the elementary campus has finally gotten to the point in which observers can see visible progress,” said Superintendent Dr. Buck Ford.
This week has been particularly active. Demolition crews took down the east and west add-on classrooms that had been a part of the historical building’s front façade since the 1950s. ...
The Annual Blanco FFA Rabies Clinic will be held Wednesday, May 16, at the Blanco High School Agricultural Science Department from 3 pm to 6 pm.
Dog vaccines are rabies and DHPP. Cat vaccines are rabies and FVRCP/LEUK.
Rattlesnake vaccine is also available. If this is your animal’s first snake vaccine, your animal must have a booster in 30 days at the Blanco Veterinary Clinic. ...
From Blanco Chamber of Commerce
The 8th Annual Lavender Festival is only a few short weeks away. This year promises to be our best year yet with over 100 vendors, live music, and a wide variety of fabulous food and drinks.
The Chamber couldn’t pull off such a huge event without the help of volunteers! Festival hours are Friday, June 8, Noon-6pm, Saturday, June 9, 9am-5pm, and Sunday, June 12, 10am-4pm. ...
At its regular meeting on May 8, the Blanco County Commissioners Court passed a resolution recognizing May 2012 as Older Americans Month in Blanco County. The resolution which passed unanimously reads as follows:
Whereas Blanco County is home to more than 3,000 citizens aged 60 and older and; Whereas Blanco County is committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and independence in later life and; Whereas the older adults in Blanco County have an important role in sharing knowledg ... ...
By Mary Alice Partain , Blanco State Park
Visitors to Blanco State Park will have a chance to see some serious shine on Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th. Stars in the Park and the annual Blanco Classic Car Show will be happening on the same weekend, making it a great weekend to get out of the house and see some heavenly bodies at the park – stars and cars!
The viewing begins on Friday night at 8:00pm when visitors to Blanco State Park have an opportunity to get a close-up view of the night sky at Stars in the Park. ...
Blanco defeated Ozona in a 2 out of 3 series at 11-5 and 5-1 to advance to the Area playoffs against Anson this weekend.
Tied at 5 in the 5th inning, the Panthers scored 4 to go up 9-5 and pull away to get the victory.
Kyle Sauceda came in relief to pick up the win, striking out 7 in 3-1/3 innings.
Colton Childress and Kyle Gray both tripled, and Wes Copenhaver and Kyle Sauceda each had 2 hits.
In the second game James Leachman went the distance, going 7 striking out 8 and scattering 5 hits ... ...
The annual Blanco County Relay for Life was held Saturday night into Sunday morning at the Blanco High School football stadium. The walkers pictured here were walking a lap to commemorate those who had survived cancer.
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“Across the nation, about 18,000 victims lost somewhere around $109 million to overseas criminals who used internet fraud and scams” stated a 2010 report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
“But as bad as those numbers seem, they only make up roughly 10 percent of the actual crimes committed,” said Steven Baker, director of the FTC’s Midwestern regional office. ...
Emancipet, the low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinic, will be in Bindseil Park, next to Blanco City Hall on May 30. Appointments can be made online at emancipet.org or by calling 512-587-5779 Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5pm.
In addition to spaying and neutering, Emancipet offers rabies, DHPP (dog series), Bordetella (kennel cough), FVRCP (cat series), and FeLV (feline leukemia) vaccinations. ...
How well would your dog do at a dog show? You can find out this weekend at the Yett Park Rodeo Arena. On Saturday, May 5, from 9am to 11am, local dogs will compete in a variety of events: rally course (sit, jump, and walk on a leash), costume, tricks, vocal performance, most adorable, mirror image (dog and handler dress to look alike), and more.
Call Sandra Ponder at 210-573-0230 to register your pup. ...
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Mr. and Mrs. Scott Hays of Harlingen, TX, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Madeline Hays, to Calen McNett, son of Kirk and Sheila Felps of Blanco, TX. Ms. Hays is a graduate of Texas State University and is an Ag Science instructor at Fredericksburg ISD. Mr.
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Every year, hundreds of people visit the Franklin Family Ranch and enjoy the many activities provided by the Franklin family and their volunteers. The free, festive celebration of Easter will be held this Saturday, March 31, from 11am to 2pm.
In an effort to share the word of Jesus Christ, the family began opening their ranch on Easter several years ago to the public and introducing them to the Word.
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From the Blanco County Appraisal District
State Law requires county appraisal districts to notify property owners about changes in their property’s value. On May 1, 2012, the Blanco County Appraisal District mailed 3,429 property owners letters showing their 2012 proposed appraised values.
Hollis Boatright, Chief Appraiser for Blanco County, reminds property owners that the letter of appraised value is not a tax bill, so please do not pay at this time.
Boatright emphasized the importance of this letter and the key information it co ...
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Wednesday, April 18, marks the 70th anniversary of the single most significant mission in the history of military aviation. Four months after the attack on Pearl Harbor, sixteen Air Force B-25 bombers lumbered off the deck of the aircraft carrier U.S.S. Hornet in a raging storm to bomb Tokyo, Japan.
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Definition of unabashed: 1. not embarrassed or disconcerted; composed, easy, confident, etc., not abashed : undisguised, unapologetic; adjective not ashamed, disconcerted, or apologetic; boldly certain of one's position; Not disconcerted or embarrassed; poised. 2. Not concealed or disguised; obvious, unabashed adj. Not disconcerted or embarrassed; poised. Not concealed or disguised; obvious: unabashed disgust.
You ‘gotta love the word ‘unabashed’.
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Will “Bill” Joy was born on July 30, 1934 in Hays County to Mattie Mozelle Sorrells Joy and Tom Joy. Bill died on May 3, 2012 in Batz Sur Mer, France at the age of 77. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Germaine, and two children: Kari and her husband, Grady Moreland of Henly and Patricia and her husband, Ronnie Bushnell of Johnson City.
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I want to express my feelings about the 5th grade students in our local schools. On May 3rd I had the pleasure helping the Johnson City Lions club serve lunch at the Farm Safety Expo for Kids at the Blanco County Fair Grounds. The students were from Johnson City and Blanco ISD.
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By Tony Stevenson , SWBC Mortgage
On Tuesday of last week the DOW hit its highest level in four years as U.S. manufacturing had its fastest growth in 10 months. Manufacturing expanded last month at the strongest pace since June 2011, according to the Institute of Supply Management. But, Friday the DOW dropped 168.32 points to 13038.27 as news from April’s job growth wasn’t what investors were hoping for.
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This year's prom was held at the Hangar Hotel Pacific Showroom in Fredericksburg.
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The Blanco Girls track team qualified for the State Track Meet in two events. Meaghen Seales won 2nd in the 1600 meter run at regionals in Odessa on April 28. The 800 meter relay captured 3rd at regionals, advancing to state in the wildcard position with the fastest 3rd place time of all four Texas 2A regions.
The relay team members are Abbie Culton, Natalie Barnett, Leslie McClinton, and Abby Beard.
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Nice Rain–Willard Gibbons captured this shot of the Blanco River flowing over the bridge at Trainer Wuest Road after the area received 2 inches of rain (by Willard’s gauge). It’s the first time in many months that the river has flowed over the bridge, Willard reports.
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