Gem of the Hills Senior Citizens Community Center (GOTH) is planning its first fund raiser since its founding in 1984. The Board of Directors and volunteers of Gem of the Hills invite the community to “Indie Film Nite” in Blanco, Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018.
GOTH is partnering with the Hill Country Film Society (HCFS) to offer a slate of Film Shorts in Blanco.
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group will meet on Tues., Feb. 6 from 2-3 p.m. in the second-floor conference room of the Brune Building at 808 Reuben St. in Fredericksburg.
Facilitated by HCM social worker Brook Bodenhamer, the group will continue to meet on the first Tuesday of each month, including March 6, at the same time and location.
The Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Group provides:
Expert presentations on memory issues
Q&A discussion time
Emotional and social sup ...
By Candy Cargill, Blanco Wreaths Across America organizer
A sincere Thank You to everyone who participated in the 2017 Wreaths Across America at The Blanco Historic Cemetery. The Ceremony touched the hearts of all who attended.
Our wreaths were late, but our spirit made up for it. When the wreaths did arrive, we received enough for Blanco Historic Cemetery, St.
The Hill Country Science Mill will host a family-friendly Snow Day Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, with real snow creating a winter wonderland full of science activities for kids of all ages in the Texas Hill Country.
The science and art park will be transformed by 20 tons of snow. Launch snowballs with a giant catapult.
Hill Country Memorial announces the first quarter dates for its Obstetrics Department Tour & Open House for expectant parents.
The open house will be held on Thurs., Jan. 4 from 5:30-7:15 p.m. in the HCM Women’s Pavilion (1011 S. Milam St.). Light refreshments will be served.
The event will continue to be held on the first Thursday of each month, including Feb.
The Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA) on Tuesday announced details of their annual Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo, to be held March 22-25, 2018 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
The 2018 Cattle Raisers Convention and Expo is the largest ranching event of the year in the Southwestern United States.
The Blanco Bear Den would like to thank Blanco and Johnson City for their support. The Cub Scouts worked very hard collecting food and coats for those in need. All items collected were split between all the scouts. The scouts were then able to pick the charitable organization, family or persons of their choice.
The “Season of Wishes” holiday campaign at Sears Hometown and Outlet Stores, Inc. continues with “A Very Merry Santa Sale”, December 13-24, at the Sears Hometown Store of Blanco. Customers who donate $5 to Make-A-Wish® upon checkout will receive an extra five percent off almost everything storewide or a fifteen percent off appliance purchases more than $499 with a Sears card.
“With the support of our customers, Sears Hometown Stores will be able to help more children with life-th ...
Blanco’s Planning and Zoning Commission held two public hearings at its Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2017 meeting. The first was to get citizen input on a request for rezoning 10.58 acres on Highway 1623 from Residential to Mixed Use. The second was to allow input on a request for a sign variance for the Best Western Plus on Highway 281 North.
As owners of the Highway 1623 property Mike and Sherry Smith explained, the front one-third of the tract, which is across from Blanco High School and adjacent ...
