There’s a new personal trainer in town, and she’s already kicking butt. Amanda Wier, also an English and English as a Second Language (ESL) teacher at Blanco High School, is also teaching kickboxing and basic training classes at Riley’s Warehouse, 3455 Ranch Road 165 just outside Blanco. Classes began the week of March 22.
“Kickboxing is my favorite.
The Texas Well Owner Network will offer water well screenings in Blanco and Kendall counties April 11 for residents to have their well water checked for salinity and common contaminants, said program coordinators.
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service offices in these counties and Texas Water Resources Institute are partnering with the network on presenting these programs.
The City of Blanco recently posted a Public Notice on the quality of its drinking water. Specifically, it noticed a Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) Violation we received from the TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality). As several citizens have raised questions about the Notice, I and Ronnie Rodriguez, Public Works Director, thought it would be wise to advise the citizens of Blanco concerning the safety of the water (it is safe to drink the water), the cause of the problem, and how it has ...
The Blanco Performing Arts is pleased to announce its fourth concert of the season coming up on April 23rd. Playing in Blanco for the first time, pianist and native Texan Jonathan Tsay will explore the music of composers from Bach to Gershwin to modern-day rock group Radiohead.
Tsay demonstrates musical versatility, as he excels as a performer, a composer, and a collaborator with world-class musicians.
BLANCO—Some veteran,
successful athletes; a
new face or two; and a face
quite well-known, even
though it was his first job as
head coach of Track & Field
in about a decade.
“Always fun watching
them compete, always some
areas [they} may do a little
better.” Oh, where are my
manners? That’s Athletic Di-
Strength, Speed, & Air Show
rector Craig Slaughter, now
the chief guru in track with
the departure of Jarrett
Vickers.
Slaughter hasn’t coached
the sport since his days at
Hearn ...
At its December 8 meeting, members of the governing body of Blanco heard presentations from citizens in the Citizen Presentations portion of the meeting. Resident Curtis Knutson complained of a mosquito problem near his home on Highway 165 due to poor drainage along the highway. Mayor Peele said the city would look into the problem.
An Eagle Review Board was held December 9, 2015 for Mitchell Barnett. Sitting on the Review Board were Eagle Scouts: Keith McClellan, Barry Price, Rev. Bill Mosley and Judge Don Barnett. The Eagle Board was convened to determine the Scout's attitude toward and acceptance of Scouting's ideals, to make sure that good standards of performance have been met in all phases of his life and to be sure Mitchell recognizes and understands the value of Scouting in his home, Troop, school and community.
The Blanco County Commissioners met on December 8, 2015 for their regularly scheduled meeting. All Commissioners were present. The minutes, payroll and official reports were approved. The outstanding bills were brought before the Commissioners and Judge Bray questioned one of the bills submitted by the Sheriff's office for 49 pounds of turkeys, 6 pecan pies, 6 pumpkin pies and 3 or 4 spiral hams.
Monday at 6 pm was the deadline to file for candidacy for the 2016 primary elections. Fourteen individuals will be running for seven local offices, all on the Republican ticket. Three of the four offices will run unopposed; Chris Liesmann of Johnson City for Commissioner Precinct 3, Bobby Fenton of Johnson City for Constable Precinct 1, and Deborah Earley of Johnson City for Blanco County Attorney.
Blanco Taxidermist Jerry Ayer went to the San Antonio Lighthouse of the Blind September 19 with the thought in mind that he might be able to teach some of the children about dangerous animals. He, himself, came away with an education. “When someone suggested presenting to the Lighthouse I instantly thought to myself ‘wow they can touch these animals and for the first time maybe get a picture of what a dangerous animal may look like’,” Ayer said.
