Former Blanco FFA member Keaton Dodd was named to the 2012 All-American Livestock Judging Team.

Blanco County Republicans took a full delegation and never missed a vote at the 2012 Republican Party of Texas (RPT) Convention June 7-9. Following redistricting of Texas, Blanco County gained two delegates to the state convention, for a total of 8 delegates and 8 alternates. Delegates elected Steve Munisteri, Chairman & Melinda Fredricks, Vice Chairman of the RPT for a second term.

I have always been interested in art in its various forms. I studied art history in college and have always been fascinated by Greek and Roman art. My earliest endeavors into the world of art were during my college years, trying to learn the intricacies of landscape painting. My most recent works have included wooden mosaic jewelry boxes which I have made for several clients here in the Blanco area.

The Kendalia Community Club was organized October 1, 1954 and on May 6, 1955, the first homecoming barbecue was planned. From 1971-l975, the event was not held, but since then it has been held every year except for the great flood of June 22, 1997. During the great flood food that had been prepared the day before (sausage, potato salad and coleslaw) was served at the Kendalia Firehouse to Guadalupe campers and others stranded in Kendalia. God willing, the Kendalia Community Club is again plann ...

A doctor completed a tour of our Gardens. As he was leaving, he stopped by my office to tell me how much he enjoyed his visit. And then he said to me, “You know, I don’t believe in God.” “Would you describe the God that you don’t believe in for me?” I asked. He did, and then I said, “I don’t believe in that God either.” I then said to him, “The God of the Scriptures is a good God.

Matt. 5:17-18 says, “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. For verily I say unto you, till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfilled.” Mosaic Law teachers try and convince the Biblically illiterate that these verses mean the Law of Moses is still in force today (at least to some degree) on the Christian.

Where do our spirits and souls go when we die? In John, chapter 11, the death of Lazarus is told. John 11:11-16 “11After he had said this, he went on to tell them, “Our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep; but I am going there to wake him up.” 12His disciples replied, “Lord, if he sleeps, he will get better.” 13Jesus had been speaking of his death, but his disciples thought he meant natural sleep.

Wisdom from children: "Never trust a dog to watch your food"....."When dad asks you, 'Do I look stupid?' don't answer him"...."Never, ever, tell mom her diet's not working." In I Corinthians chapters one and two, Paul speaks about the message of the cross, the plan of God for the salvation of the lost, and he emphasises that this plan did not originate with the wisdom of men, but from God, saying, "Things which eye has not seen and ear has not heard, and which have not entered the heart of man ...

Mary Kathryn Green, 82 of Blanco, TX and formerly of Clarksdale, MS, went to meet her Lord on June 4, 2012 at the Live Oak Medical Center. She had been a resident of the Center for the last five years. Visitation services where held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at the National Funeral Home from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of Robert V. Henry Jr. will be held on June 15, 2012 at Crofts Funeral Home, Blanco, TX at 4pm.

Wyatt Eugene Trainer passed away on June 10, 2012 in Boerne, Texas. He was born in Blanco to Goldwin and Laura Etta Trainer on August 20, 1916. He was a graduate of Blanco High School and attended Southwest Texas State and the University of Texas. Wyatt worked for Liberty Mutual Insurance for 36 years, and he loved to tell about his many adventures traveling across Texas while settling insurance claims.

Another tragic fatal traffic accident occurred on RR165 on Sunday, June 3rd. A young motorcyclist crested a blind hill at Cottontail Trail as Ann Dignan was turning left into her road. He struck the rear side of the truck, and was killed instantly. Blanco County News published a brief and incomplete notice of the accident, stating that Ms.

The DOW climbed 93.24 points to close at 12554.20 this past Friday. This was the fourth gain in a row and capped its biggest weekly advance since December. According to a Federal Reserve Survey-Beige Book, the U.S. economy grew moderately in most regions of the country this Spring and companies kept hiring.

Hill Country Memorial was honored with an “A” Hospital Safety Score by The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit run by employers and other large purchasers of health benefits. The Hospital Safety Score was calculated under the guidance of The Leapfrog Group’s Blue Ribbon Expert Panel using publicly available data on patient injuries, medical and medication errors, and infections.

Master Gardener Sharon Jenson prepares vegetables from the Marble Falls Helping Center Garden to be distributed at the Helping Center. The Master Gardeners are hosting Dr. Deb Tolman, presenting “Drought Gardening: Keyhole Gardening Success” at the Garden, 1315 Broadway St, on Wed., June 20th at 8:30 am. Advance registration is available, or registration begins on the day of the program at 8:00 am.

Wimberley Valley Genealogical Society will hold its last meeting of the 2011-2012 year on Wednesday, June 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Wimberley Village Library meeting room. Everyone is invited to hear our speaker, Muriel Jackson, who will speak on "Tombstones I Have Loved!" The subject for the meeting is 'Developing Your Summer Genealogy Plan of Action'.

Shortages of blood types happen during summertime. With a dip in donations over the recent Memorial Day weekend, the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center (STBTC) is working hard to maintain the community blood supply at adequate levels for the tough summer ahead. "Blood and platelet donors are needed now and throughout the summer.

Ah, it seemed like yesterday when our Corpse Flower was only a tiny bud. Look at how much she's grown since May 23. Morticia is now at 53 inches tall and 38 inches in circumference. The bloom is getting closer and this weekend might be the magical date! The spadix is continuing to stretch out and the sepals are slowly peeling away.

AUSTIN — Last week, the Republican, Democratic, Libertarian and Green parties of Texas held their state conventions in Fort Worth, Houston, Fort Worth and Grey Forest — about 25 miles northwest of downtown San Antonio, respectively. Because of their lengthy traditions and larger memberships, the more heavily attended and media-covered were Democrats and Republican meetings. Republicans gathered at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

The Blanco High School National Honor Society Banquet was held on May 15, 2012 in honor of the 2011-2012 officers, the sixteen new inductees and the existing members of the the Society. There were nineteen graduating seniors of the Society who were recognized and honored for their achievements. To conclude the banquet, the new officers for the 2012-2013 school year were introduced.

While the kids are exuberantly shouting, “School’s out!”, many parents may be quietly worrying just how they’re going to feed their kids all summer long. I want to assure those moms, dads, and caregivers that USDA has a program that can help. All it takes is a toll free phone call to find a USDA Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) site where children in low income areas can get a free meal during the summer months when schools are closed.

We want to thank you again all of you who have helped us with our member roster and who have sent in your maintanence contributions of $25. It is much appreciated. Please continue to pass the word to your family members and friends. We also thank you for your comments and suggestions. Today’s section is 10D.

Most falls are preventable. Many people attribute falls to being clumsy or not paying attention, but many risk factors exist. Risk factors include physical hazards in the environment, age-related issues and health conditions. Reduce your risk and find fall hazards in your workplace, home, and community to prevent injuries and keep others safe round the clock. Since my recent fall on the uneven side-walk between the bank and our local post office, I have a personal interest in the prevention of ...

Blanco Middle School compost project “heats up.” Science students at BMS measured temperature and deposited organic cafeteria waste in a compost tumbler. Students were excited to see the temperature rise over 120°F. During the school year, science students learned about the decay of biomass and the cycling of matter and energy in nature.

Jami Kay Reid: Speeding • Aaron Matthew Staas: Public Intoxication, Failure to report change of address/name-CDL • Zachary Isaac Thody: Expired License Plates/Registration • Manuel Montes Cerda: Speeding • Andre A Dorsey: Speeding • Isaac Green III: Speeding • Tracie Schiebel Meyer: Speeding • Sara Elizabeth Smith: Speeding • Byron Winston Bozeman: Public Intoxication • Arvel L Hatchcock III: Driving in Center Lane- Not Passing • Brett Christopher Riefler: Disregard No Passi ...

Are you getting what you paid for? Most likely YES. You want a bargain? Well, you just might get a bargain. Going with the cheapest bid without doing some homework on the contractor, can end up costing you more than the highest bidder actually was. Why? Let me tell you some facts we have dealt with. We have been working with clients that the contracts have taken the money and ran, not completed the job, quality is not up to par, items were damaged during construction, and more.

You’re only a couple of days away from closing on your new house, and everything is almost official. So why not take a walk? Sure you viewed the house, had an inspection, and maybe asked the seller to repair a few things. But it’s a good idea to inspect the property one more time to confirm the condition of the house prior to closing.