Sydni Kipp, a 2010 graduate of Blanco High School is performing in The Texas Musical, in Palo Duro Canyon this summer. Sydni is in the chorus, performs in several dancing routines, has a few speaking lines, and was selected to introduce special visitors to the crowd just before intermission. She is also working with the “burn” stunt team, and gets set on fire during one scene. Sydni is attending The University of Texas, in Austin, studying Theater. Blanco United Methodist Church ...

PEC’s Board of Directors approved a resolution at its regular June meeting to continue to take steps to return $4.2 million in unclaimed money to members. The Cooperative plans to publicize on its website a list of the names of members who have not yet collected the money they are due, most of which is from uncashed capital credit checks. Under Texas law, unclaimed property that an entity, such as a cooperative, is in possession of becomes the property of the state if the rightful owner does ...

The week long annual Uptown Blanco Summer Art Camp proved to be a big success once again. Campers ages 5-10 had classes in art history, painting, nature journaling, ceramics and theatre. Mary Johnston, Uptown Blanco Art Center Director ; " I couldn't be happier with children's accomplishments and parent's support for our art center.

Jacie and Avery Walla, daughters of Todd and Laura Walla of Blanco, limited out on red snapper on their fishing trip on the "Scat Cat" out of Port Aransas on June 15. Zoom More Advertisers

Blanco Performing Arts held the first concert of its Summer Season on the lawn of the Uptown Blanco Courtyard on Saturday evening, June 25. The Chordsmen of San Antonio entertained the audience with barbershop music. “I thought the setting and the sound was so relaxing and beautiful,” said BPA board member Vickie Pautz, “and hope we can do more outdoor concerts in the courtyard in the future.” For more information on the Blanco Performing Arts group, visit their website at blancoperfo ...

This annual award recognizes Sears Hometown Stores across the country that consistently offer the greatest customer service, outstanding store performance and standards, as well as exceptional demonstrations of local community involvement. In January 2011, the Blanco store was one of only 190 locations throughout the U.S. to receive this national recognition at the annual Hometown Celebration held in Orlando, FL.

On Saturday the 18th, former members of the class and graduates of the Blanco High School Class of 1960 met for their 51st class reunion hosted by Martha Felps and Marjorie Latham. A fajita lunch with all the trimmings was served and a great time had by all. Baker Guns Zoom More Advertisers

Family and friends packed the Blanco First Baptist fellowship hall on Saturday, June 25, to celebrate Bob Dorsett’s 80th birthday. Bob’s wife, Judy, with Lucy Courtney, Betty Courtney, and Marvin Schuchardt performed classic songs during the festivities. Guests dined on BBQ, viewed a slide show of photos from Bob’s life, and enjoyed pre-cut cake and pre-cut Blue Bell ice cream. Blanco Dental Zoom More Advertisers

Now open at 49 Main Street, Fancy Up Salon and Boutique offers an array of personal services together with the latest fashions and accessories. Stop by during their grand opening and ribbon cutting on July 1, starting at noon. Owner Patti Andrews started the business saying there was a need for the services in Blanco without people (and their tax dollars) driving to other communities.

In Sections 6B and 5B the beauty and charm of the cemetery are mixed with a little mystery. There are several “unknowns” marked by a single stone buried halfway in the ground. Some of these stones are in family plots marked off by a curb. Are they part of the family or were they there first?

I’ve had it with national negatives. Perhaps the news ribbon running across my television screen alerting me to every major crisis in America has something to do with it. Whatever the cause may be…please tell me something good about my country. Tell me about Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston being appointed by the Continental Congress to write the Declaration of Independence and did so recognizing their responsibility as an appointment fr ...

“Can any hide himself in secret places that I shall not see him? saith the LORD. Do not I fill heaven and earth? saith the LORD.” Jeremiah 23:24 KJV Romans 1:18-32 God’s Anger at Sin "18 But God shows his anger from heaven against all sinful, wicked people who suppress the truth by their wickedness.

Psalm 100 says, “A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

A young boy was sitting by an American author, Robert McCloskey said, "I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant." If you are like me you will have to read that again.

Edward Keith Fattig, 78, passed away June 24, 2011 at his home in Blanco, TX. He was born September 12, 1932 in St. Joseph, MO to Harve Fattig and Esther Johnson Fattig. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Earline and Patty. Ed is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Sophie Marie Fattig; three sons, Ed, Larry and Steve Fattig; daughter Karen Menchaca, also two brothers, Harvey and Donald Fattig; two sisters, Beverly and Candy; ten grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandc ...

Dear Charles, Last Wednesday afternoon, June 22, after your weekly edition appeared, you told me you were urged by a couple members of our community to check on the appearance of a Kendall County Sheriff’s Deputy on my ranch last April, almost three months ago. I will address the reasons for this and the people behind it at a later date. You diligently interviewed the relevant law enforcement agencies in your rush to uncover this fast breaking news, although you did not think it necessary t ...

AUSTIN – Last week was the next-to-last week of the 30-day special session of the Texas Legislature, which ends June 29. There were no whip-cracking weekend sessions of the House or Senate to speed things along. On June 20, Gov. Rick Perry again added to the list of items he expects lawmakers to solve.

The Blanco Bowling Club had the 2011 Spring roll-offs on June 21-22. In Round One – The first place team #7; Captain Ken Olfers and Dorothy Ray, Kirk Felps and Jeana Byler, Charles Waxler and Pam Moore bowled against the fourth place team #2; Captain Jeff Swierc and Zach Swierc, Norm Gourley and Linda Anderson, Howard and Beverly Koch.

The 2010 Annual Drinking Water Quality Report from the City of Blanco was recently mailed to residents of the city and those outside the city that purchase their water from the city.  With the exception of a violation of the total coliform bacteria standard last December, the report was very positive.  Actions have been taken to improve water-quality monitoring procedures and assess potential sources of contamination.  What does this report mean and how does it affect drinking water?  Cons ...

Don’t Mess with Texas – It appears on billboards, bumper stickers, magazines, postcards and T-shirts. We hear the slogan on the radio and T.V. Is it effective? Since TxDOT’s litter prevention program began in 1986, tons of trash have been kept off Texas roads and highways through the Adopt-a-Highway program and the Spring Trash-offs.

When I was in the fourth grade my parents gave me a cornet—a shortened version of the trumpet. Although I never really excelled at playing it, over the years I enjoyed participating with the band in numerous school music events. One of the most memorable was a band and chorus tour when I was a student at Academia Juarez, a little bilingual private school in Chihuahua, Mexico.

As I talk with people, I continue to hear the same things that really concern me. People want to draw their own house plans and to be the general contractor on their home. So, I would like to address both of these areas. So you want to draw your own plans?

July 2, 1965 Superintendent Lester C. Cobb released information on the progress being made by the school administration, the Blanco School Board, in cooperation with the advisory committee for preplanning of School Plant Facilities. Faced with inadequate classroom space and the need for major repairs or replacement of much of the school plant, the trustees of the Blanco School Board first sought the services of C.

Can you imagine if some government entity decided to take your property? It happens and it’s legal. While there are legitimate reasons for eminent-domain takings, this tool available to cities, states, and other bodies sometimes gets abused. Thanks to efforts by Texas Realtors®, many of those abuses are no longer a cause for worry. Legislation passed during the 82nd Texas Legislature gives additional protections to property owners regarding eminent domain.