The Horseshoe Bay Historical Preservation Advisory Committee has changed the content in the City Center History Corner's to inform interested citizens about the history of HSB's four churches. The attractive lighted cabinet and large screen television presentation are just inside the door to the right as one enters the new City Center.... read more

You step out the front door of your home, look directly across the street at an empty lot. It is un mowed and looks unkept. To you, that empty lot is an eyesore. Or standing on your back deck, the otherwise beautiful view is obstructed or at least disrupted by an empty lot that is unkept, needs dead trees or view-obstructive under growth removed?... read more

A large multi-unit training for First Responders from Blanco County ESD 2 Fire and EMS, Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department, and Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department was held on August 22nd at the Blanco County Fair Grounds. About 25 members attended the training. Blanco County ESD 2 Assistant Chief Chris Leach and RMVFD Chief Jeff Opem told the BCN, “It has been our goal to hold multi-unit trainings.... read more

A large group gathered for a wreath-laying ceremony held on August 27 at the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park. The event was hosted by the LBJ National Historical Park and The Friends of Lyndon B. Johnson Nation al Historical Park to commemorate what would have been LBJ's 118th birthday. Acting Superintendent of the LBJ National Historical Park Clint Herriman welcomed the assembled guests and everyone stood for the official presentation of the wreath.... read more

The game was a day early and started late. Blanco played Austin Crockett on Thursday, August 27 at Burger Stadium in Austin. The game was scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff but started late due to a lightning delay. None of this made a difference to the Panthers as they took control of the game posting a 60-15 win.... read more

While scoring almost 60 points in 48 minutes of play leaves no doubt, shutting out an opponent, especially in this day and age of football, isn't something that's taken for granted. Especially by Mason football head coach Wade Griffin, who serves as the program's defensive coordinator. “We played really good defense,” he said of his Punchers' performance in the 58-0 thumping of Reagan County August 28.... read more