Allison Lux, a 2006 graduate of Blanco High School, graduated from Angelo State University on Saturday, December 10, 2011, with a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with a 4.0 GPA. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science on December 12, 2009, from Angelo State graduating Magna Cum Laude.

Mr. and Mrs. Art Hahn, San Antonio, announce the engagement of their daughter ShayLn Ranell Gentry to Clay L. Wagner, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald R. Wagner, Kendalia, and Mr. and Mrs. Rick Fulks, San Antonio. ShayLn is the granddaughter of the late Edward and Fern Gentry, Bulverde, and Rachel and the late William Hahn, San Antonio.

Jayne and Waymond Lightfoot proudly announce the addition of Robby Robinson to the RE/MAX Genesis offices in both Blanco and Spring Branch. With 17 years of experience and the last 13 years in the San Antonio Council Top 20 honorees, Robby's proven success becomes a positive asset to both offices as well as the communities. His versatility and knowledge of San Antonio, Comal and Blanco counties provide an established expertise for buyers and sellers.

The Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center will have a showing of the documentary film, Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic of Our Time, on January 10 at the Texas Extension Service AgriLife Building, 95 Frederick Road, in Fredericksburg beginning at 7:00PM. The film will be part of our first Winter Film Series on nature-related subjects in place of our monthly Nature Series programs.

John 16:33 says, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” The Greek word translated cheer means to have courage, cheer, and comfort. Jesus is telling us, His disciples, to not be overcome with fear, dread, worry, depression, and unbelief; but rather to have courage, cheer, comfort, and faith.

A couple were making their first visit to a marriage counselor and the counselor asked them what seemed to be the root of their problems. The wife responded, "It all started when we thought it would be cute to think up each other's New Year's resolutions." In II Corinthians 5:17 we read, "Therefore if any man is in Christ, he is a new creature; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come."

When I first saw the hole in my aqua, thermal blanket, which had been on the bed of my great aunt, I was so dismayed. She left it to me when she went to be with our Lord, and I’ve tried to take good care of it, but somehow it must have snagged on something and there it was, a three inch gap in my favorite thermal blanket.

On January 1, 2012, Darryl Evers Burris, 64, passed from this life of pain and suffering into the next eternal life. He was born in San Antonio on May 29, 1947, to Kenneth Wayne Burris and Irene Josephine Evers. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Beverly Anne Mazurek Burris; his three sons, Corey of Castroville, and Derek and Ryan, both of Blanco; one daughter, ReAnna Hay of Brackettville; a son-in-law, two daughters-in-law, two grandsons, and three granddaughters. He was a wonderful son ...

Marion Julia Perkins, 69, passed away January 3, 2012. She was born August 10, 1942, in Mercedes, Texas. She is survived by her mother, Jimmie Young of Johnson City; son, Jimmy Perkins of Blanco; one brother, Richard Harrell, Robstown; and two sisters, Dixie Leavel of Mercedes and Roetta Harrell of Fair Oaks Ranch.

Charles Daniel “Danny” Cottingham died peacefully at his home near Canyon Lake, Texas, on December 17, 2011. He was born on December 4, 1951, in Houston, Texas, to Patricia and Charles D. Cottingham. He attended Lamar High School and afterward served honorably in the U.S. Army, on a tour of duty in Vietnam.

Belen M. Torres passed away December 27, 2011, in Blanco, Texas, at the age of 97. She was born December 28, 1913, in San Fernando, Tampa, Mexico. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Torres, and her son, Jesse Torres. Belen is survived by her six daughters; Mina Martinez and husband Lupe, Minta Vasquez and husband Emanuel, Orilia Hinigosa and husband Domingo, Yolanda Flores and husband Conrad, Guadalupe Panagopalus and husband Emilio, and Hilda Higa and husband Arturo.

AUSTIN – One way to kick off the year 2012 is to look at all, or in this case just a few, of the bills that contain language taking effect as new state laws on Jan. 1. Thanks to the website legis.state.tx.us, Internet-using citizens have easy access to a list of 21 such bills.

Led by informative speaker Kristin Watt and the debate team of Annie Albrecht and Eleanor Kirkscey, the speech and debate team finished second in overall points at the Salado tournament on Saturday, December 10. A total of fourteen different BHS students placed in events: • Prose Interpretation: Mekala Button - 3rd, Thomas Kirkscey - 4th, and Kathleen Griffin - 6th • Poetry Interpretation: Jurnee Troublefield - 3rd, Paxston Koehl - 4th, and Donald Miller - 6th • Informative Speaking: ...

The boys’ basketball team played in the Fredericksburg Holiday Hoopfest during the Christmas break, and followed that up with a game in Center Point. By far the smallest school participating, the Panthers went winless in four games at the Fredericksburg tournament. They turned things around by Friday, though, coming away from Center Point with a victory. The Panthers opened the tournament with a loss to host Fredericksburg, as the Billies harassed the Panthers into multiple turnovers in the ...

With the New Year of 2012, many of us are make those New Year’s resolutions. Some of the most common resolutions have to do with our health. We start with great expectations and honest determination; but something happens. All those good intentions fall by the wayside. We need to help and encourage one another to “keep up the good work.” With a series of articles and some lively discussions, we can do just that. There are approximately 6 billion people living on earth.

We wish you a Happy New Year! If you get a chance, drop by the cemetery and review the proposed cemetery constitution and bylaws. They are posted in the bulletin boards on the side of the building. This week we will cover Section 5C. Section 5C: Richard Lynn Wagner, CPL US Marine Corps (Sept.

‘Twas the week after Christmas, and all through the land, friends were still saying, “We don’t understand. We’ve been checking the mail at the office and home,” But where is Patricia’s annual poem?” Well, I was making good progress and getting around, When a vertebra broke, and slowed me right down. Our thoughts were still there, but it was too much to do To put them on paper and get them to you. Here’s hoping the new year’s a good one for you, a little bit of heaven, ...

Happy New Year! We hope your holidays were wonderful. It’s time to think about 2012, and there is much to do. If you purchased a tree to use as a Christmas tree, you should be thinking about taking it outside to use as a patio plant or to plant in the ground.

As a high school principal it was my responsibility to evaluate the teaching and learning taking place on the campus. I was disappointed one day while visiting the classroom of a history teacher when he simply told the students to open their textbooks, read a designated chapter and to answer the questions at the end. The chapter happened to deal with the westward expansion of the United States in the mid-1800s.

After my 76-year-old father fell off a ladder and broke his leg, I decided it’s probably a good time to write about making your homes handicap-accessible. Luckily, when we built their home, we did include a lot of these features. However, if you are considering a new home or remodeling to include handicap-accessible features, you might want to include some of these. Let’s start with a remodel and possible changes.

January 5, 1962 Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hill celebrated their Silver Wedding Anniversary in the Parish Hall of the Catholic Church. An arrangement of white mums with silver glitter graced the tea table. The white wedding cake with silver dragees was swerved by Miss Ruby Knoll. • David Smith, son of Mr.

Many people use the word realtor to describe someone who is a real estate agent or broker. However, there is a difference between a real estate agent or broker who is a Texas realtor and one who is not. As a realtor myself, I believe there are significant advantages for clients who hire a Texas realtor. Ethical practices All real estate agents and brokers must be licensed by the Texas Real Estate Commission to assist consumers with buying and selling property.