Teresa Stahl and Robert Henry III “Tres” are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Trinity Faye Henry, born Monday, December 14, 2009, at 10:45 p.m. in San Antonio, TX at Stone Oak Methodist Hospital. Trinity weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 20.75 inches long. She is welcomed with love by her grandparents, Charles and Pauline Stahl of Blanco, TX, and Bob and Connie Henry of Blanco, TX, as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

February 6, 2010 •Blanco County Democratic Party - You are invited to attend a candidates' forum at the Old Blanco Courthouse in Blanco on Sat, Feb. 6 from 1-4pm; hosted by the Blanco County Democratic Party. Call 830-868-4219 for more info. February 7, 2010 •Twin Sister Hermann Sons Lodge # 138 meeting - Twins Sisters School house on Sunday February 7 at 2:30pm.

I was in elementary school when Dad brought home our first television set. He had won it at a fund raising auction—it was the first TV in our neighborhood. The screen was all of ten inches and the picture was in black and white. There were only three stations and they went off the air at midnight after playing the national anthem.

AUSTIN — Security concerns ballooned on Jan. 21, after a man fired pistol shots outside the south entrance of the state Capitol building. Fausto Cardenas, the shooter, was quickly apprehended by authorities and no one was injured in the incident. On Jan. 28, leaders met to discuss how Capitol security might be improved.

As women, we spend a lot of time watching for signs of cancers related to a woman’s body. We have mammograms regularly and “well-woman” visits to rule out uterine or ovarian cancers. But most of us don’t know that the number one killer of American women is heart disease. That’s right—heart disease kills more women than ALL types of cancer combined.

The Albert Community Club held its first meeting of 2010 on Saturday, January 30. Twenty-five members and visitors gathered around the wood stove for an afternoon of fun. Following a short business meeting, a potluck supper of Mexican food was enjoyed by all attending. Visitors and new members are welcome to join club members at any of the meetings.

The Bulverde/Spring Branch Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a gala celebration for their business partners and the community on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Webster’s Dictionary gives the definition of Mardi Gras as “…a day of merrymaking and carnival, as in New Orleans…” Although Mardi Gras usually means the celebration period leading up to and ending with the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the Chamber has a different ide ...

Tickets are now available for the new 2010 San Antonio Rose Live Country Music Show Season in the newly renovated Aztec Theatre on the River Walk. This 2 Hour Live Show is a grand production of Classic Country songs— songs that you remember as a child and songs that bring back memories of being at Grandma and Grandpa’s.

EnJoy Café & Coffee Shop, located in Creekside at 20630 Hwy 46W #115 in Spring Branch, has opened its doors and is open for breakfast and lunch. A ribbon cutting was held on January 26 with the Bulverde/Spring Branch Chamber of Commerce. Joy Clayton, owner and chef, was in the food business for 16 years in Houston, and then came here to retire.

TEMPLE, TEXAS – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to participate in USDA’s Grassland Reserve Program (GRP), a $4.6 million conservation program in Texas. “While GRP is open to anyone who owns grassland, we are giving priority consideration to threatened areas of Texas so ranchers can protect their land resources through rental agreements or perpetual easements,” said Don Gohmert, NRCS state conservationist in Texa ...

The February meeting of the Hill Country CattleWomen will be held at Hondo's, 312 W. Main, Fredericksburg on Tuesday the 16th. Coffee and social begins at 10:00 a.m. and the business meeting will begin at 10:30 a.m. Extra parking is available behind Hondo's off of Austin Street. After a successful January meeting and an outstanding legislative speaker, we will begin planning our April 13th Annual Style Show and Luncheon to be held at Inn of the Hills in Kerrville.

Blanco Verde is hoping you will join us this February in learning how to be a better steward of the land. It’s wonderful we’ve gotten so much rain, and it’s time to start looking forward to a spring garden. But, a garden is only as good as its soil, and it turns out good soil helps the environment.

TEMPLE, TEXAS – The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications for the Farm and Ranch Lands Protection Program (FRPP), a voluntary conservation program that helps farmers and ranchers keep their land in agriculture. Eligible entities can apply at any time, but must submit applications on or before March 1, 2010, to receive consideration for initial funding in fiscal year 2010. FRPP provides funds to help purchase development rights to kee ...

The Wimberley Players have announced February 12 as the opening for “1940s Radio Hour” at the Wimberley Playhouse. It’s a refreshing entertaining trip down memory lane to World War II with this new production. A small 5000-watt New York City radio station (WOV), is trying to hit the big time with a radio broadcast to the troops overseas.

I’ve always heard it said that the road to hell is paved with good intentions. Maybe there is truth to this statement. I've experienced some changes in the last week that have altered the course of my life in many respects. It's come from soul searching and alot of pain but change is necessary.

Today I saw that we are going through the same kind of persecution that Jesus went through. I guess before I go any further I should mention there are many kinds of persecutions. What I may perceive as persecution, another may take as a demented form of teasing. Definition of persecution: “the subjecting of a race or group of people to cruel or unfair treatment, e.g.

The question, “What is true,” is the most important question in history. Through the ages people have sought for truth, which can be as allusive as a “dust bunny” in the sunlight shining through a window. As we embark upon this sermon series on “The Cosmic Quest for Truth” we must be aware of some of the pitfalls.[1] According to “The Barna Update” for February, 2, 2002 Americans are most likely to base truth on feelings.

Let's begin with a little math: 1 Cross + 3 Nails = 4 given. When Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead, He created a "new and living way" (Hebrews 10:20) by which we can come before our God. Today Jesus is "to all those who obey Him the source of eternal salvation"

1Jn 5:4-5 says, "For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?" The Greek word for overcometh, nikao, means to conquer, subdue, prevail, get the victory over.

Ann Logan Craft passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. As difficult as it is for her family and many friends who loved her and are left to carry on, she would want us to honor her memory by living each day to the fullest in joyous respect for the life she led. She was born June 19, 1932 in Valdosta, GA and grew up in San Marcos, TX.

Clarence Emil Waxler, 86, moved on to be with his Lord and rejoin his family and friends in heaven January 27, 2010. He was born on October 29, 1923, in Hye, Texas, and lived in the Hill Country for 82 years before living in Poteet the last four. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Ida Waxler, and his wife, Helen Joyce Armke. Clarence met Helen in 1952 while he was building the post office.

Plants have frozen that never froze before; what do I do now? I have heard this question more than any other. First, we will have another freeze before spring and the plants will freeze again. We have cut plants down to the living tissue. If the flowers have frozen to the ground, such as cannas, ground covers, mums, lilies, etc., cut them to the ground.

Happy Birthday Heather! Congratulations to Bruce Malone who came in 1st place in the ‘50’ plus race, held at Flat Rock Creek Ranch in Comfort. He competed in a 52-mile mountain bike race, which took over five hours. Bruce said it was very cold and very muddy. His parents are Judy and Bobby Brewer of Blanco. Condolences go out to Clarence Waxler’s family.

Where to start and who to use for Real Estate and Construction can be overwhelming. Look no more. Vallone Real Estate II and Paragon C&D Builders have opened a combined office in the Blanco Historic Courthouse to accommodate all your Real Estate and Construction needs. Paragon C&D Builders has over 30 years of knowledge and expertise in Residential and Commercial construction.

Lutherans Get New Pastor February 3, 1961 A.W. Weber will be installed as the new Pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church at Blanco on Sunday, February 5. He will replace the Rev. C.N. Roth, who has been dividing his time between Blanco and Bulverde Churches. Rev. Roth will devote his full time to St.