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November 3, 2010 Issue
Front Page
Blanco County results are below. For complete results from Blanco County, see this page at the Secretary of State website. For statewide results, see this page.
State Representative (Blanco County results only)
For complete results from the State Representative race,
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No one was seriously injured in a rollover accident that occurred just before 8 am on Tuesday morning near the intersection of 4th and Mesquite streets. Two vehicles were involved, with the driver of the car reportedly fleeing the scene.
The driver of the overturned truck was taken to a hospital with minor injuries while the driver of the car was ...
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Submitted by Russell Kirkscey
The cross-examination debate team of Annie Albrecht and Eleanor Kirkscey took first place as the Blanco High School Debate team captured the sweepstakes championship at the Lampasas Speech and Debate Tournament held on Saturday, October 23.
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Meaghen Seales, Blanco High School freshman, has qualified for the Region I Cross Country Meet in Lubbock on Saturday, November 6. Meaghen placed 9th at the District 8-AA meet held Wednesday, October 26, running the two-mile course in a time of 14:19:60.
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Over fifteen years ago, a group of volunteers saw a need and started the Christmas toy program in Blanco.
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AUSTIN — By Oct. 19 – the first day of early voting before the Nov. 2 general election – the editorial boards of 12 of the larger daily newspapers had endorsed Bill White, the former mayor of Houston and the Democratic candidate for governor.
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I remember the ballyhoo when photos of Elvis Presley were released showing him at a military base getting his head scalped by a U.S.
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I remember the ballyhoo when photos of Elvis Presley were released showing him at a military base getting his head scalped by a U.S.
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Clean out your garage or attic and what do you find? Stuff! Glassware, books, art work, toys, jewelry , photographs, documents etc., some new and some old and you wonder, what is the ‘stuff’ worth?
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Originally, I’m from New Jersey, but my husband and I found some nice country property and had a house built in Blanco.
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If you haven’t visited Gem of the Hills recently, you probably haven’t seen the updated Gym at the Gem. With fun colors, new cardio machines and a functional training room, the center now has something for everyone.
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Judy and Bobby Brewer enjoyed their breakfast at this restaurant in Vonore, Tennessee. Send in your On The Road photo!
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Congressman Lamar Smith was in Blanco County on Thursday, October 28, to meet with constituents and local offici ...
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Lots of things have been going on at the Blanco Chamber of Commerce in the past couple weeks.
First and foremost, plans are already underway for the Seventh Annual Blanco Lavender Festival, with some sponsorships still available.
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The season is starting! Send in your hunting photos to BCN at news@blanconews.com.
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By Rev. Dr. Bobby W. Leggett, Trinity Lutheran Church
The religious landscape in America is a virtual source of confusion and misunderstanding. A cult is a religious group that uses the Bible, while at the same time distorting the “truths” of the Bible to fit their own anti-Christian theology.
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The tongue is a very difficult part of the body to control. Why is that?
James 3:8 “7 People can tame all kinds of animals, birds, reptiles, and fish, 8 but no one can tame the tongue.
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Judaism’s sacred books have their fair share of poetry; consider the Psalms as an example of the essence of the Jewish heart and soul in explorati ...
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Photos from the Community Light Night, held October 31 at Blanco First Baptist Church. Photos by Kelly Hardwick.
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By Pastor J.D. Link, agf-blanco.com
Habakkuk 2:4 says, “Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.” This verse is quoted by the Apostle Paul three times in the New Testament: Rom 1:16-17, Gal 3:11-12, and Heb 10:38-39.
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By John Kinslow, Minister, Blanco Church of Christ
A little boy sit at the dinner table filled with a lot of vegetables. He bowed his head in prayer and said, “Lord, I don’t like the look of it....
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Mae Durbin, lovingly known as “Dude” to her family, was born in Lampasas, Texas, on July 17, 1915, to Andrew Jackson Stewart and Pearl Maffett Stewart.
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Shelba Jean Riedel of Blanco passed away October 28, 2010. Shelba was born in Lucien, Mississippi, on October 23, 1939. She called both Natchez, MS, and San Antonio home for equal amounts of time.
She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil Smith, ...
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Dear editor,
I feel it is important to comment on the concerns expressed about of the special meeting called by the Blanco City Co ...
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Blanco ISD would like to extend an invitation to veterans and their families to participate in Veterans Day activities on November 11, 2010.
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The 7th Grade Panthers running game exploded at Lago Vista Stadium this past week as they were handed their 6th straight victory.
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Texas Alumni Football has suited up over 3,000 former Texas high school football players this year organizing a Blanco vs.
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The Panther JV team posted an exciting 20-19 victory over the Lago Vista Vikings on Thursday, October 28.
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The Lady Panthers will play the Holliday Lady Eagles in the Area round of play-offs in Glen Rose on Thursday, November 4.
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The 8th grade Panthers roared into Lago Vista to see which 6-0 team was most deserving of their record.
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Following this past Friday’s 49 to 14 loss at the hands of the Lago Vista Vikings, the Blanco Panthers must win this Friday against the Luling Eagles to secure a spot in the state play-offs.
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If your potted plants haven’t been moved inside, and you know there will be a cold snap, water thoroughly and place the pots on their side, under trees, shrubs, benches or tables.
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Dear gentle readers,
There have been no sightings of Ada Cooley in quite a while - I am going to have to go see her, just to check on her!
The BUMC Bazaar is this weekend (in fact, there are lots of things going on this weeken ...
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By Debbie Vallone-Homeier, Paragon C&D Builders / Vallone Real Estate
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November 4, 1960
Rain amounting to 6.30 inches fell in Blanco. Other areas of the state reported much more, and floods were reported in many places.
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Despite the fact that you know your home better than anyone, you may not be able to easily gauge its value.
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