The school board met on Monday, April 11. Among the items addressed at the meeting were: Spotlight on Middle School Students - Principal Keitha St. Clair recognized sixth grade students Ashley Faurie Rodas and John Seewald.
Campus Recognition – Elementary School, Principal Jowie Walker recognized art teacher Laura Salazar. The board received an update on the Drug Free Communities Grant application submission.
The Djamberry Caravan will be on Stage in Bindseil Park this Friday evening at 6 p.m. The third performance in the Arts in the Park series, Djamberry Caravan plays vintage gypsy swing jazz of the 20’s-40’s with a unique blend of sophisticated mandolin, a hot rhythm section of gypsy guitar and swing in bass and violin, usually with an accordion accompaniment.
The governing body of Blanco met on April 12 with all members present except council member Bharat Patel. In the Public Comments portion of the meeting, Blanco Ministerial Alliance chair Gary Leggett complained that the request of the churches of Blanco for an exemption from paying for sign permits was denied at an earlier meeting.
Peggy’s Playhouse Childcare Center hosted a Trike-A-Thon for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on Friday April 15th. The Trike-A-Thon teaches children riding-toy safety while helping raise money for St. Jude by asking friends and family to sponsor them with a donation.
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
The Old Blanco County Courthouse and the Blanco Chamber of Commerce are hosting a Candidates Forum, Monday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in the Courtroom, upstairs in the Old Blanco County Courthouse. This is a great opportunity to become familiar with the individuals who will be representing YOU on the Council and School Board.
The Keep Blanco Beautiful 17th Annual Trash-off and 10th Annual River Clean-up will be held Saturday, April 16 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon at Bindseil Park. This city-wide clean-up follows the recent clean-up efforts made on Town Creek by Keep Blanco Beautiful, Lower Colorado River Authority, the City of Blanco, Pedernales Electric Cooperative volunteers, and residents.
There was standing room only at the April 4 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, as neighbors living within 200 feet of a planned development on Trainer Street came to air their concerns. If his plans are approved, developer Jim Cook will build 40 homes on a seven-acre tract, a portion of the former McCormick Ranch which would be zoned R-3, or high density.
LCRA Steps Forward took place Friday, April 1st and allowed 75 LCRA volunteers to collaborate with city and PEC volunteers and residents to spruce up Bindseil Park and clean Town Creek starting from the Blanco State Park gate in Bindseil Park to 281 then again from Elm to Mesquite Street.
The City of Blanco is sponsoring Arts in the Park, a series of events beginning in April 2016. The Spring series will include 4 evening concerts to be held in Bindseil Park beginning at 6 p.m. Not only will there be live entertainment “under the stars”, but local artists will also exhibit their art work throughout the Park.
Blanco baseball coach Bryan Wyatt achieved his 600th win during the Panthers game against Center Point March 1 cementing him as the winningest coach in division 3A history.
Wyatt was presented a commemorative plaque for his 600th win on March 26 at Panther field during alumni day where junior varsity, varsity, and alumni players faced off, most of whom have been coached by Wyatt.
“It was a complete surprise that I was getting the plaque,” Wyatt said.
