San Antonio, Texas - Peripheral Vascular Associates (PVA), a leader in Vascular Medicine and Surgery throughout South Texas for 42 years, will soon have an office at 825 4th St. in Blanco. Dr. Thomas Beadle, who is board certified in vascular surgery, will office at the PVA Blanco office and offer specialized vascular care to residents of this community and the surrounding area.
“As a physician group that has a deep roots in this region and a long history of caring for Texans, we take gre ...
The Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department is back from almost seven days of deployment conducting rescue operations in Port Arthur, just as Tropical Storm Harvey made its second landfall late Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department received a request from the State of Texas for rescue assistance on Tuesday, Aug.
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States since 2005, there has been unprecedented and catastrophic flooding along the coast and southeastern portions of Texas.
Rain continues to fall and flood waters continue to rise, leaving more and more Texans displaced from their homes.
The City of Blanco was honored to host the Region 7 Meeting of the Texas Municipal League on Aug. 18th, 2017. Representatives from cities in Region 7 included Mayors and City Council members from Live Oak, Santa Clara, Balcones Heights, Schertz and others. The group enjoyed a “walking tour” of downtown Blanco with a opening reception in the Old Blanco County Courthouse, tour of Uptown Blanco area and the Old Blanco Jail. Dinner was served by 4th Street Bistro and Region 7 concluded ...
As of August 14, Canyon Lake Water Systems Company has implemented Stage 1 Drought Restrictions. Blanco Public Works Director Ronnie Rodriguez reported at the August 8 Blanco city council meeting that low, stagnant water in the Blanco River has forced the city to use the more expensive Canyon Lake water.
The August 8 meeting of the governing body of Blanco began with Mayor Martha Herden introducing Clay Rosenbaum, the new superintendent of the Blanco Independent School District. Rosenbaum said that his goal is “to be a role model for a positive outlook.” He comes to Blanco with 28 years of experience as a math teacher, coach, and assistant principal (See Blanco County News July 5, 1917.) Amber Newby, who will be working in the BISD and the community with a Drug-Free Communities grant, als ...
Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department used a cost share grant from the Texas A&M Forest Service Rural Volunteer Fire Department Program to help purchase a slip-on unit that will increase the department’s capacity to save lives and property.
A slip-on unit is a complete self-contained firefighting system designed for a pick-up truck or custom-built vehicle platform.
Over the past several weeks passersby have watched with interest as the Old Blanco County Courthouse on Town Square has been getting a much needed roof upgrade.
The effort is made possible by the Old County Courthouse Preservation Society (OBCCPS). Founded in 1986 in order to purchase the historic edifice and to keep it from being relocated, its members have fought hard to keep it a viable and integral part of Blanco’s civic culture.
A couple of years ago, the Society determined that bo ...
On July 25 and 26, an assessment team from various state agencies visited Blanco to hear presentations from Blanco organizations and visit several tourist attractions. As Cole Hubbard, Economic Development and Tourism Research Coordinator for the Office of the Governor, explained, representatives will write a report following the visit to assist Blanco in enhancing its appeal to tourists.
AUSTIN-- Heat exhaustion is one of the most common maladies that park rangers encounter during the summer months, and with temperatures soaring to scorching heats well above 90 degrees, Texas State Park staff are encouraging park visitors to follow basic heat safety precautions to stay safe on the trail.
Heat exhaustion, dehydration and heat stroke can be prevented by drinking wa-ter, wearing proper clothing, hiking in the morning or evening, checking the weather ahead of time and knowing t ...
