hadow? The daffodils are blooming in my flower garden, and even the deal plants haven’t been removed. It won’t be long until spring is here.
This is a good time to set out onion sets or plants and begin seeding radishes. Plant short rows at two-week intervals for small successful crops.
Relax in Blanco held a ribbon cutting last week with the Blanco Chamber of Commerce. Relax in Blanco is a day spa and salon that offers services such as an infrared sauna, hair styling, lashes, waxing, facials, massages and more. Relax in Blanco is located at 513 1st Street. Call them at 830-833-3028.
The 2021 Blanco County Youth Show turned out to be a great success and meaningful experience for the youth of Blanco County due to the help of countless volunteers and the Blanco County 4-H and FFA Youth Council board.
Exhibitors, parents and other volunteers showed up for a workday on Dec.
Wreath retirement went on as scheduled, Saturday, Jan. 30, at cemeteries in Blanco County where wreaths were placed on veterans’ graves in December for Wreaths Across America. Ethan Morash, great grandson of Helen and Alvin Knoll, pictured above, helped out with the event. He was joined by Scout Troop 497, along the Herdens, Wagners, Andersons, Felps, Rusts, Fortunes, Gosnell and Knolls.
It might seem like there’s another letter every day to Blanco Independent School District families and staff members: “Today we were notified that a member of our campus community has tested positive for COVID-19…”
Some parents have been feeling a bit uncertain about whether the district will switch back to remote learning, especially after students recently were sent home with their devices, books and lessons.
Pam Meier’s dedication to teaching in the area of conservation earned her a hefty piece of hardware.
Meier, a teacher at Blanco Middle School, was awarded the Outstanding Conservation Teacher for 2020 for Zone 2 soil and water conservation districts. She was presented the honor at a January meeting of the Blanco ISD board of trustees.
The Pedernales Soil and Water Conservation District nominated Meier for the award.
Dr. Heidi Abraham, MD, FAEMS, began her medical career as an EMT with a volunteer fire department in Ohio in 2004 or 2005. She was recently appointed the local health authority for Blanco County.
Abraham’s father encouraged her to pursue medical school. Eventually, she followed his advice and attended Wright State University, where she completed her Emergency Medicine residency as chief resident.
During her residency, Abraham also served as the Fairborn Fire Department assistant medical ...
Jerry Thompson, of the Blanco County Friends of the Night Sky, on Jan. 26 presents County Judge Brett Bray and the Blanco County Commissioners Court a Hill Country Alliance (HCA) certificate in appreciation for the county’s participation in the Hill Country Night Sky Month. Thompson thanked the court for its efforts to support of the night sky in Blanco County, particularly its efforts to support HCA’s Night Sky Friendly Neighborhood Program.
Two have filed for Blanco city offices as of Monday afternoon.
Rachel Lumpee has filed to run for mayor, while Matt Herden has filed to run for Place 1 on the city council.
The office of mayor has been vacant since Martha Herden resigned from the office last April. Martin Sauceda, councilman in Place 3, has led the city since that time from his position as mayor pro-tem.
Place 1 on the city council is currently held by Keith McClellan.
Place 4 is also up for election, but no one has f ...
The Hill Country Trail Ride gets underway this weekend and will go through Blanco for the 56th year.
The trail ride started with 12 others from across Texas to head into San Antonio to kick off the stock show and rodeo. The trail rides normally kicks off the rodeo riding into the ATT Center, with riders representing each area of Texas.
