Blanco Valley Homes debuted its Golf Course Series of new homes under construction at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Rockin’ J Thursday, April 12. The series start in the low $400,000s.
“We started out with 10 houses under construction in Unit 2 on or near the Vaaler Creek Golf Course,” David Anderson, manager said.
The builders will next open a less-expensive series near the golf course that start at a $380,000 price.
On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, the Blanco FFA chapter hosted a spring CDE contest at the Well Springs Retreat Center in Blanco. There were 10 high schools in attendance bringing in more than 100 FFA members.
FFA contests consisted of Land Evaluation, Homesite Evaluation and Range. The generous Henderson-Wessendorff Foundation awarded scholarships to the top three seniors in each of these events, with $3,000 for the top senior, $2,000 for the second-place senior and $1,000 for the third-place ...
Cowboy and cowgirl winners from the Blanco Cowboy Church 2nd Spring Buckle Series Youth Play Day
held at the church arena following worship services Sunday, April 15, 2018.
Front row (L-R): Lillie Huitron, Sarah Rigby, Tessa Gourley, Rankin McMillian.
Middle row (L-R): Brayson McMillian, Remi Guzman, Kendall Kramer, Rachael McGill, Emily Boylan, Shane Rust, Court Krause, Jag Guzman, Grady King, Cash Krause.
Back row (L-R): Izzie Tompkins, Kylene Kramer, Riley Rust, Halie Warner, Ellie ...
On March 8, 2018, Interpretive Ranger Daniel Kellogg joined the staff of the Blanco State Park. This is Kellogg’s first assignment as a Park Ranger, and so far, he has really enjoyed the job.
“This Park is so beautiful, and the other employees here at the State Park have been so kind and helpful,” Kellogg commented.
“The kids in Bristol are sharp as a pistol, when they do the Bristol Stomp”.
That opening line to the first hit record for “The Dovells” (61’) was the beginning of a string of hits and a long career for Mark Stevens and partner of over 50 years, Jerry Gross.
“I couldn’t have written a better story of my life if I tried,” Stevens said.
The Blanco Woman’s Club held its April 2018 meeting last week in the home of Pat Ryan.
Diane Schaenert and Rhonda Carr, both master gardeners, presented a program about creating a bee, butterfly and bird-friendly backyard.
Bees need a water source, a place to nest and flowering plants. Carr said that almost half of North American birds live or pass through central Texas.
Providing plants for food and nesting is essential for maintaining their presence.
The Monarch Butterfly travels ...
By Kathryn Rutherford, Blanco County Child Protection and Family Advocacy Board
Child abuse is one of the greatest yet most preventable tragedies of our time. In the U.S. each year approximately 900,000 children are victims of child abuse or neglect. Each year 1,500 children die at the hand of their abuser. That’s an average of four children each day.
The Blanco County Child Protection and Family Advocacy Board is one way this community provides support to children and families in need.
The Bamberger Foundation announced a challenge grant of $10,000 to the Old Blanco County Courthouse Preservation Society’s (OBCCPS) Capital Campaign. For each additional dollar raised (other than from grants and foundations), the Foundation will match each dollar, up to a maximum of $10,000.
“This generous initiative from The Bamberger Foundation is a great boost to our capital campaign,” Jim Harris, OBCCPS president said.
The Courthouse campaign has progressed well during its first ...
The Stonewall Heritage Society’s spring tour will be Sunday, April 15, 2018, and will be a field trip to the Hershey Ranch on Ranch Road 1623 south of Stonewall.
Members and guests are being asked to meet at the restored Lindig Cabin on Elberta St. in Stonewall before 2 p.m. and caravan to the Hershey Ranch.
The staff of Enchanted Rock State Natural Area (ERSNA) and members of Hill Country Astronomers (HCA) invite you to join them Saturday evening, April 14, 8 to 10 p.m., for a public star party to celebrate the start of International Dark Sky Week.
HCA will set up and operate telescopes in Parking Lot 1 of ERSNA for visitors to view star clusters, nebulae and galaxies from our “nearby” celestial neighbors to objects millions of light years away.
Dress for the weather and bring a lawn cha ...
