I love "I Love You Man", and Noel liked it too. Now I know this is a guys movie, but there's enough there for girls to get involved also. I still have guy friends like this; you know, the kind you can watch a game with or jam out and play poker and just be guys (lady poker players, please don't be offended). Well enter Peter, a guy fixing to get married.

AUSTIN -- Gov. Rick Perry and challengers released statements following the death of U.S. Sen. Edward M. Kennedy, D-Mass., who died Aug. 25 after battling brain cancer. “Senator Kennedy carried on his family’s tradition of service to our country, devoting his life to the causes that mattered most to him,” Perry said.

America is a special place, where someone you may not know will give you their blood, save you from drowning or provide you with shelter. September has been proclaimed as American Red Cross Preparedness month. The American Red Cross recommends 3 Action Steps you should take to be prepared for emergencies: Get a Kit – Make an emergency preparedness kit with at least three days worth of essential items needed by each household member.

Over 1,000 people visited the Exhibit Hall on Friday and Saturday during the Blanco County Fair. Visitors viewed contest entries, participated in children’s activities and visited booths sponsored by agencies that serve Blanco County. In the Home Canned Products competition the results are: Best of Show: Zachary Denton, Kosher Dill Pickles Leonard Denton, Kosher Pickles Ball Fresh Preserving Awards: Holly Lawson, Picked Corn Zachary Denton, Kosher Dill Pickles Leonard Denton, Kosher Pickles ...

September 3, 2009 •Blanco State Park – Romper Rangers: September 3 and every Thursday in September. This class is a relaxed and inviting experience for parents and young children (ages 1-5) to enjoy nature together (no more than three children per adult please). Activities will include walks, crafts, and hearing stories.

AUSTIN, Texas — Despite extended drought conditions across much of Texas, wildlife biologists with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department suggest there has been enough moisture to set the stage for good hunting this dove season. "Dry conditions don’t necessarily equate to bad dove hunting," said Corey Mason, TPWD dove program leader.

On Saturday, September 12, 8AM - 1PM, there will be a formal book signing hosted at Blanco’s Goin’ Postal on Pecan Street on the square. The public is invited. You are encouraged to come out and support Blanco’s latest rookie author, Jim Pepper. His book will be available for purchase at Goin’ Postal beginning this week.

Join us on Saturday, October 24, at Delaware Springs Golf Course, Burnet, Texas, for the 26th annual golf tournament of the Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center. It is a great day for a good cause. Underwriters needed and sponsorships available; buy a hole and show the community that you care.

Doug Pautz of Blanco represented the state of Texas at the National Senior Games held August 1-15 in San Francisco. Held every two years, the Games have about 15,000 participants with ages ranging from 50 to over 100. He won his age group (55-59) in the 10K run and placed second in the 5K.

PEC Press Release - Pedernales Electric has implemented an innovative leave-sharing policy approved by the Cooperative’s Board of Directors in August. The policy enables employees to donate their individual sick leave to co-workers on extended family or medical leave. “The policy was really created because our employees voiced a desire to support their co-workers in times of need,” said PEC General Manager Juan Garza.

By Kat Solomon My life here in Texas has greatly changed over the past week because of a new job I had the honor of starting last Friday at the Spring Branch Store. Most of you know this wonderful store filled with fascinating history matched by modern conveniences along Highway 281 between Blanco and San Antonio.

Have you had enough? A profound question can often provoke a positive change in direction to a life, a Community, a State, or a Country. We often seem to be going full speed ahead in a day in day out living of life with no purpose or vision. It’s easy in our fast pace lives to find we are way off the path GOD had purposed for our lives.

By Mrs. Lawrence Coffee Mark 9:23-23 “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” 1 John 3:20-22 20For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things. 21Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God. 22And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. Back in the Old Testament there were countless times ...

Jesus said, "Blessed are the poor in Spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:3). The general and immediate context is that of the kingdom of heaven. Both John the Immerser and Jesus begin their respective ministries teaching that the kingdom of heaven was at hand (Matthew 3:2; 4:17).

Lived and died with honesty, courage, and the conviction of a true heart; it was evident in the way he lived every precious moment in his life. Everyone who knew Donley, really knew him and many of us loved him and will now be forced to bear an intolerable sorrow with his passing.

Gilbert Roy “Sweet Pete” Uecker, born May 14, 1929 in Blanco County, TX, died August 31, 2009 at LBJ Medical Center, Johnson City, TX. The son of Emil and Alma Uecker, Pete is survived by his sister Lillian J. Wideman (Suzy) and three nephews; Jim Fairchild and wife Katy, Roy Fairchild and wife Debbie, Mark Fairchild and wife Mary and many other great nieces and nephews.

On August 28, 2009, Manuela Chavez Barrera, beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, passed away at her home in Blanco, Texas. She was born on May 26, 1910 in Mexico. She is survived by her two sons and three daughters: Miguel and Candi Ruiz of Blanco, Texas, Amerigo and Deiga Ruiz of San Antonio, Texas, Consuelo Flores Ruiz of Mexico, Carmela and Juan Gonzonles of Mexico, Olga Quezada Ruiz of Mexico; 70 grandchildren, 168 great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. She wa ...

Dear Editor, The President said, “We need a national civilian security force.” All alarms should go off on that statement. He went on to say it (the civilian force) should be as large and as well-funded as the Armed Forces. Let me name a few of the civilian security forces he has at present.

Several members of the Blanco FFA Chapter took part in the annual Blanco County Fair Prospect Steer Show in Johnson City. Seniors Kaleigh Anderson and Quaid Haack led the way, as each exhibited breed and division champions. Kaleigh took home champion honors in the Simbrah class, in addition to claiming top honors overall in the American Breed Division.

Brian Roche won the Boys 18s Division of the 2009 San Antonio Gran Prix Masters Invitational Tournament held this past weekend at Alamo Heights Robbins Tennis Center. This tournament is open only to the top players in each age division and allows the opportunity to compete for a spot on the city team that will represent San Antonio at the State Tournament. Brian will be competing at the State Tournament that will take place September 25-27 at John Newcombe’s Tennis Ranch in New Braunfels.

On Wednesday, August 26, the monthly Birthday Party was held at Live Oak Medical Center. Doris Collins and members of the Church of Christ came to host the party. Cakes were brought to serve to the residents and they also enjoyed ice cream and punch. Darlene Kiernan played the piano as Dorthy Dillon sang many favorite songs for residents to enjoy.

Our Servicemen August 29, 1969 U.S. Air Force Airman 1-C Lawrence L. Dildine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil L. Didine of Johnson City, has arrived for duty at Da Nang AB, Vietnam. Airman Dildine, a navigation equipment repairman in a unit for the Pacific Air Forces, previously served at Holloman AFB, New Mexico. He is a graduate of LBJ High School. His wife, Patricia, is the daughter of Mr.

Timing is crucial to the success of a real estate transaction. I use the word “timing” to refer to basic components of a transaction, like finding an available property that fits your needs, making an offer before someone beats you to the punch, getting financing when rates are favorable, and putting your home on the market at the best possible time.