Michele Wagner San Miguel and Keith San Miguel of Belton Texas would like to announce the engagement of their son, Seth Michael San Miguel, to Ana Zelaya, daughter of Adolfo Laniez Zelaya and Juana Armas Zelaya of Richardson TX. Seth is the grandson of Betty Benseil and Reagan Wagner of Blanco, TX.

The Blanco Masonic Lodge has announced that the annual Ernie R. Davis, Jr. memorial “Care and Share Dinner” will be held on Saturday, November 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or until the food runs out. The Lodge is located on the southwest corner of US Hwy 281 and Eleventh St.

Friday evening's reception for Zena Stetka Howe had a great turnout with many art fans from Johnson City and Blanco in attendance. Wine and hors d'oeuvres were provided by Uptown Blanco Restaurant, and everyone had a great time.

The Stars in the Park program is set for this Saturday, November 19, in Blanco State Park. The party begins at 5:30pm at the pavilion. Admission is the cost of entry into the state park – $4 per adult, kids 12 and under free. You don’t need to know anything about the skies above–astronomers will be teaching everyone all about what can be seen in our skies. Be sure to switch your headlights off when approaching the viewing area – it takes the human eye at least 30 minutes to acclimate ...

It was a group effort, and the Good Samaritan yard sale and other donation drives gave a good return. Will Granberg, County Commissioner Paul Granberg, Gunnar Granberg, Jo Nell Haas (second from right), and Lisa Granberg (right) presented $890 to Blanco Good Samaritan Center’s Lucy Uselton on Monday, November 14.

“1 Keep on loving each other as brothers and sisters. 2 Don’t forget to show hospitality to strangers, for some who have done this have entertained angels without realizing it! 3 Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies. 4 Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage.

Col 3:22-4:1 says, "Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God: And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.

Dear Editor, I am writing to express our heartfelt thanks to the residents of Blanco and Johnson City for the wheelchair ramp that was built for me on Veterans day. I am a disabled veteran who has had to undergo numerous surgeries to try to preserve my mobility which has deteriorated severely this last year.

AUSTIN — Voters approved seven propositions and rejected three in the Nov. 8 state constitutional amendment election. Unofficial figures posted Nov. 9 by the Office of the Secretary of State show that a little over 5 percent of Texas’ more than 12 million registered voters cast ballots in the election. Approved were: - Prop.

BHS Spanish II students celebrated Día de los muertos by creating and presenting (in Spanish) memory boxes “tumbas” in order to honor a person or to poke fun at themselves. They also enjoyed traditional beverages -horchata and atole - along with pan (bread) de los muertos and calavera (skeleton) cookies.

Blanco Elementary’s first grade students sang to Veterans during a special program at the campus.

The Blanco FFA Chapter sent eight members to the 3rd Annual San Antonio International Farm & Ranch Show held this past week at the San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Blanco FFA members Kenzie Johnson, Brittany Holder, Ryan Wagner, Katelyn Bradfute, Kellam Nabers, Alex Gustafson, James Leachman, and Callie Culton assisted with registration, surveys and welcoming guests and vendors as they arrived.

The Blanco Panthers picked a great time to play one of their best games of the year this past Friday in La Vernia when they defeated the Edna Cowboys 21 to 20 and advanced to the area round of the state play-offs. The Panthers used an opportunistic defense and a time-consuming offense to win the Bi-District Championship and improve to 6 and 5 on the year. It didn’t take long for the Panthers to see the Cowboys’ highly recruited running back Devon Parks as he put Edna on the board on the ga ...

I live off Hwy. 281 about 3 miles from downtown Blanco toward Johnson City. The plants that froze at my place were four-o-clocks. Downtown at City Hall, the four-o-clocks and lantana were nipped and they had to be trimmed. It just goes to show that different areas in the same town can have different climates.

A few years ago a man went on a rampage from California to Texas killing and maiming several people. He was apprehended near Van Horn, Texas, where he was incarcerated, tried and convicted of murder. During the trial a local minister testified that, while in jail, the perpetrator had found the Lord, was a new man and that he should be shown mercy.

November 12, 1965 Blanco and Johnson City telephone users would be able to dial each other direct and without a long distance charge beginning early in 1966. Announcement of the final arrangements for extended area service (EAS) between the two cities was made by John S. Skinner, Service Center Manager. Approval of the EAS plan was given by the City Commission at Blanco and the City Council at Johnson City.

You may have seen GRI, CRB, or CRS after your Texas Realtor®’s name and wondered what those letters mean, or more importantly, what do they mean to you? These designations mean you’re working with a Texas Realtor® who has committed to improving the services they can provide for you, whether they are certified in sustainable property, multiple-home ownership, or even affordable housing. On top of their game Today’s buyers and sellers have high expectations of their real estate agents.