Born in Boston, Phyllis Gallant lived in Flint and Sylvan Lake, Michigan, and in Whittier and Goleta, California, before moving to Blanco.
She married Francis Wharram in 1934, their daughter, Joanne, born in 1939. She lost Fran in 1964. Remarried, she lost second husband, Art Gallant, in 2002.
The oldest of four children, Phyllis lost her brother, John Shayman, and sisters, Rene and Betty.
Gifted musically, Phyllis sang in church choirs and choral groups and after provided piano accompaniment.
The Blanco Panther band performed to a superior level in all facets of competition this school year.
A celebration of these accomplishments was held at the 1st Annual Band Banquet on Monday, May 11. After a barbecue dinner, presentations were made by Head Band Director, Brian Hecimovich. Each student received their State Sweepstakes patch for the band winning Sweepstakes with Division I ratings in Marching, Concert, and Sightreading.
Blanco County Residents saw their first rays of sunshine on Tuesday after flooding inundated the area.
However, now authorities are finding victims who perished in the rushing waters. According to the Blanco County Sheriff's Office, on May 28, Blanco County rescuers located a deceased individual in the Little Blanco River in the vicinity of Little Blanco River Road.
The Pedernales Electric Cooperative election is now officially under way. Three seats are up for members' voter approval — Districts 1, 2 and 7.
While each district serves a geographical region, members can vote in all elections regardless.
"Every member of PEC is free to vote in the election and it doesn't matter where they are from as long as they are part of the cooperative,"
A host of famous musicians are stepping up to host a "Blanco County Disaster Relief Concert" this Sunday June 7 at Old 300 Barbecue.
The concert starts at noon and will continue until midnight. Downtown Blanco, Tx
The musical line up includes Jimmie Vaughan, Guy Forsyth, Bobby Mack [McClung], Zydeco Blanco, Cameran Nelson, Jim Raby, Alan Haynes, Greg Izor, Stephen Doster, Jesse Stratton, Jimmy Lee Saurage and more.
There will also be a silent auction.
Blanco High School musicians have shown their mettle in competition.
"As can imagine it was a stressful weekend for everybody in the area," said Brian Hecimovich, Blanco ISD's Head Band Director. "However, we were able to still compete in the Texas State UIL Solo and Ensemble Competition. Even with all the stress, we had the best results in Blanco High School History."
The results in the competition are as follows:
Woodwind Trio – 1st Division Gold Medal Winners were Bryce Burson, Helen Kasbe ...
The Friends of Blanco State Park share in the sorrow of our community at the devastation wrought by the flooding that occurred over the Memorial Day weekend. Our hearts go out to our friends and neighbors in our area and throughout Texas who lost so much in the floods.
Sadly, the damage to Blanco State Park was extensive.
A little rain is not stopping the volunteer organizers of this event! They are working tirelessly to get things decorated in red white and blue, and all the details ready for this first Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration in the Old West Town.
Many activities planned include an Apple Pie contest and Jell-o eating contest.
Albert N. Turner, Jr. passed away May 13, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a long time resident of Blanco, TX, a proud U.S. Marine veteran, vocational nurse, 'That Other Guy,' jack of all trades and a friend to all. He rarely met a stranger, always there to lend a helping hand for those in need.
Glenn Edward Page, 81, of Marble Falls, TX passed away in Blanco, TX Saturday, May 30, 2015. Glenn was born in Granger, TX to David Waymon Page and Lily Opal Farr Page. He proudly served his country with the U.S. Army, retired from Tx DOT after many years of faithful employment, and was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and dear friend who will be missed by many.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, first wife, Lois Jean Krueger Page, infant brother, Marion Eugene Page, brother, Me ...
