Bronte Smith, daughter of Dave and Deanna Meurer, granddaughter of Jim and Elsie Meurer, and niece of Debra Meurer, has signed with a full scholarship to the University of Memphis. Bronte has been involved in Track and Field events all thru her junior and high school years. She has been all over the USA in Track & Field events.

In this age of environmental concern, such as being green, it’s only appropriate that in addition to recycling old bottles, newspapers and cans, many people are seeing the benefits of recycling old or deteriorated building and houses. Although it’s not a new concept to buy a rundown “fixer-upper” with the intention of restoring it to an attractive and comfortable home or an retail location, many buyers are taking a renewed interest and some banks are taking a c ...

While serving as a missionary in Scotland in 1898, young David O. McKay and his companion walked by a building that caught their attention. It had a stone arch over the front door and an inscription chiseled in the arch. Elder McKay recalled: “I said to my companion: ‘That’s unusual! I am going to see what the inscription is.’ When I approached near enough, this message came to me, not only in stone, but as if it came from One in whose service we were engaged:< ...

AUSTIN – Texans have it pretty good compared to people who live in other states, to summarize Gov. Rick Perry's 44-minute State of the State speech, delivered Feb. 8 to a joint session of the state House and Senate. And although the steady march of people leaving their home states to settle in Texas is evidence of the state’s overall health, things could be better, he admitted in so many words. “Have the doomsayers forgotten that Texas added more jobs in 2010 than an ...

The Blanco County Youth Council invites all members and other interested persons to attend their Annual Meeting set for Wednesday, March 2, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at the Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City. This annual meeting is where items may be brought before the Board of Directors for consideration of a rule or policy change.

Carl Chandler will be honored by Community Action, Inc. of Hays, Caldwell, and Blanco Counties for providing over 15 years of volunteer service. A celebration is planned for February 25, 2011 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Blanco Senior Activity Center located at 820 4th Street, Blanco, TX. A brief ceremony will begin at 5:00.

Lots of people are looking for work for the first time, or at least the first time in a long time. If you are one of those people, does the thought of a job interview remind you of an interrogation scene in an episode of “Law and Order”? Is the idea of writing a resume as overwhelming as the idea of writing a best-selling novel?

A new children’s boutique has opened in Blanco! Owner Michelle Edge, a 2001 Blanco High School graduate, opened her shop last week and had a Chamber ribbon cutting on Saturday, February 12. Little Sweet Cheeks Bowtique is located at 103A Main Street (behind Rain Bird Gallery) and carries hair bows, jewelry, clothing and more! Michelle’s girls, and inspirations, are 5 months and 2 years old.

Cub Scouts from Pack 497 had a “Go See It” to the Blanco County News. Charles Willgren, editor, gave the boys a little history of the newspaper and explained different positions that could be available for those who might be interested in going into the news industry. He also explained how important it was to make sure what you print is true and to be sure and check with the correct sources. The Cubs were delighted to go through some of the past copies of the ...

It’s been fairly simple to record who is buried in which section up to this point. Remember each section is 50' by 50'. In section A9, we have the cemetery office and some tool sheds. Beside the office, there is one grave; Samuel E. Walters lived from 1840-1850. On the eastside of the dirt drive there are three graves, according to measurements, that fit in this section; Beauford Morris (1905-1989) is buried on one row and down a row are Jesse L.

Most of us start longing for spring shortly after Christmas. And for many good reasons: the anticipation of returning song birds, signs of new life bringing their annual previews of resurrection, flowers pushing up green hands through the still cold soil announcing brighter days ahead and weather forecasts of fair and warmer replacing wind- chill factors.

“1Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip. 2For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; 3How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; 4God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonde ...

Ephesians 5:31-33 says, “For this cause shall a man leave his father and mother, and shall be joined unto his wife, and they two shall be one flesh. This is a great mystery: but I speak concerning Christ and the church. Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.” Marriage is a mystical union.

In a letter to his mother, George Washington spoke of a early battle in which he escaped uninjured, but had four bullet holes in his coat and two horses shot out from under him. Talk about close calls! There is a sense in which shots are being fired at us everyday.

Dear Editor, In response to the article in your February 9 issue titled “What to Do With a Pot of Money”, I would like to offer one correction: in the February 8 Commissioner’s Court meeting the amount in the Appraisal District account of the Agency Fund was said to be $285,000 - not $85,000 as reported in the newspaper article. Second, I would like to address some of the issues presented in the article.

With elections coming up here in Blanco, I’ve been thinking about what current and past city officials have done and what I would like to see happen in the future. First of all, I’ve wondered about job definitions for our elected officials. What are they? Here’s what I concluded after reviewing other cities and Internet searches. • The mayor is a town’s town leader/visionary.

To all 4th grade parents, family, and friends, join the Blanco Elementary 4th graders on Tuesday, February 22, at 6:30pm in the auditorium for a winter event of singing, instrument play, dance, and artistry. The children have been working very hard in music and art class to prepare for this. Students may dress casually, but need to wear comfortable shoes as they will be moving around quite a bit.

This past Friday evening, Blanco Seniors hosted a Spaghetti Dinner at Blanco High School. It was truly heartwarming to see the community support and the outpouring of willing student volunteers... these kids all showed up to work! Project Graduation is a drug-free, alcohol-free party for seniors on graduation night. This year will mark the 7th year for Project Graduation in Blanco.

The Blanco Lady Panthers lost to the Falls City Lady Badgers, 44-58, in a warm-up game for playoffs on Tuesday, February 8. With a playoff spot secured, the Panthers played this practice game in preparation for their Tuesday, February 15 playoff clash with the Ballinger Bearcats. Against the Badgers, junior Micaela Klein led the Panthers, pounding the nets with 16 points.

The Blanco Panthers kept their playoff hopes alive with a decisive, 54-37, win over the Junction Eagles Friday, February 11. While Harper and Ingram have secured the top two spots for playoffs, Blanco and Junction are battling for the remaining position. This victory over the Eagles was a necessary win. Senior Austin Carrola shredded the defense from his post position scoring 25 points.

The Lady Panthers battled the St. Michaels Lady Crusaders in their season opener Monday, February 14. St. Michaels led by 6 runs at the beginning of the 6th inning and held off a late rally by the Panthers for a final score 3-6. Pitching for the Panthers were senior Chandler Ashley and sophomore Callie Culton.

Weather... everyone has their story. I know that plants that usually make it through the winter didn’t this time. With Easter being late this year, it’s difficult to know when the last freeze will happen. We will need to keep row cover and buckets nearby to cover the young plants.

February 18, 1966 The Great Texas Lumber Co. of Fredericksburg was awarded the contract for constructing the new elementary school building. After the architects and school board agreed on some minor changes, the contractor agreed to a bid of $191,787.00 on the revised plans and was awarded the contract. The contractor was expected to begin construction as early as the following week.