Christmas decorations are going up in houses, front yards and public places in Blanco. Everyone is busily preparing for the holiday celebrations, and that includes Santa Claus, himself.
Even with the limitations placed on everyone due to COVID-19, jolly ole Saint Nick has taken steps to make sure that all of Blanco has as a happy holiday season.
Since photos with Santa cannot be taken this year at the Old Blanco Courthouse and in Bindseil Park, the man from North Pole has backup plans.
It’s been a tough year for Blanco County’s iconic Twin Sisters Dance Hall, and it’s not over yet, but the volunteers who operate the historic establishment are hoping folks are ready to get into the Christmas spirit this weekend and come out to support the hall.
The annual Weihnachtsmarkt, or Christmas Market, will be held on Saturday, Dec.
Active COVID-19 cases in Blanco County continue to climb.
A total of 56 active cases was reported Friday by the Blanco County Office of Emergency Management, a climb of 18 in a week and a half. The agency reported 38 active cases Nov. 18, 43 active cases on Nov. 21 and 48 active cases on Nov.
Even in the midst of the current health issues, the Blanco County Community Choir will continue the tradition of presenting Christmas concerts for the community in both Johnson City and Blanco.
Both concerts will be shorter than usual and presented outdoors.
In Johnson City on Friday, Dec. 4 at 6 p.m., the choir will sing on the south steps of the Blanco County Courthouse.
After a brief hiatus of in-person learning, students at Blanco ISD schools returned to the classroom Monday morning.
A rise in COVID-19 cases caused Blanco Elementary School to halt in-person learning Nov. 10-11, before the entire school district followed suit Nov. 12. The district went to remote learning from Nov. 12-20, while students were out last week due to Thanksgiving break.
“All students and staff will return to school, 100 percent in person, unless they are sick or if they have ...
2nd Mile Rec Center, located at 502 Pecan Street, provides a safe and fun environment for middle and high school students to hang out after school.
“2nd Mile is dedicated to loving on middle school and high school kids, meeting them where they are and living life with them.”
The organization’s goal “is to build relationships with kids and their families, so we can share the gospel of Jesus Christ with each of them.” Primarily, the center is open two to three times a week after s ...
The Blanco Commissioners Court meeting was called back to order at 9:01 a.m. Nov. 24 by Judge Brett Bray with all the commissioners present.
The minutes of the prior meetings were approved. There were no line item transfers at this time. Commissioner Chris Liesmann moved to approve the outstanding bills in the amount of $78,156.12 and Commissioner Emil Uecker seconded.
The year 2020 has been a challenging year for almost everyone in one way or another. This year has brought unique challenges to our community, nation, and the world.
Although we’re not quite to the finish line on this eventful year, part of this week is set aside to give thanks.
What’s in your elders’ attics? It might seem overwhelming to think about curating the artifacts of your family’s past--from military medals to sepia-toned photographs and everything in between--but one local man and prolific author has explained the process in his newest book.
“It feels like I’ve been working on this book for more than 45 years, beginning when I lost my mother,” said Mark Standley, Ph.D., author of Our Museum of Us: Curating your Family’s Past into a Digital F ...
