Active COVID-19 cases in Blanco County increased by 10 in less than a week.
Numbers released Monday afternoon by the Blanco County Office of Emergency Management showed 48 active cases in the county, an increase in the 38 active cases the agency reported last Wednesday. That number is up 20 from the 28 active cases BCOEM reported Oct.
The Blanco Coalition on Awareness, Prevention, and Treatment of Substance Abuse (CoAPT) meeting was called to order by Amber Corder, project coordinator, at 9:02 a.m. on Nov. 18 via Zoom.
Coalition members brainstormed ideas for recruiting sectors and members. Strong representation from the different sectors in the upcoming months is needed.
Watch out for scams, the Blanco Police Department warns citizens.
Blanco Police Department reported last week that it received several reports of individuals being contacted by someone claiming to be from a Police Department unit, and they are claiming there is suspicious activity on your bank account and a warrant for your arrest.
The Blanco Good Samaritan Thrift Store has closed until further notice due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.
“Reluctantly, Blanco Good Samaritan has decided to close its thrift store until further notice. The reason, once again, is the pandemic, which has spread (COVID-19) too close for comfort,” the announcement stated.
“With the Christmas season arriving, Good Sam’s store and storage area is packed.
Blanco County Judge Brett Bray called the special Commissioners Court meeting to order with all four commissioners present at 8:35 a.m. on Tuesday.
After the roll call and the pledge was recited, public comments were heard. Kenneth Welch took the floor first and asked again if the Cyber Security Assessment for the Blanco County elections systems had been completed.
Mark Vlahos developed a passion for troop carrier planes and gliders during his almost three decades in the Air Force.
The retired Air Force colonel spoke on the subject and his book, Men Will Come: A History of the 314th Troop Carrier Group 1942-1945, as the guest speaker at the Veterans Day celebration Wednesday night, co-hosted by the Rotary Club of Blanco County and the American Legion at the Back 40 at Old 300.
Vlahos wore his authentic World War II uniform as he took the stage, and ...
The Blanco Independent School District superintendent is asking for patience and understanding after all campuses had to close last week due to recent positive COVID-19 cases in the district.
COVID-19 cases increased among school personnel beginning last week when two cases arose at the elementary school, prompting it to close for two days.
“Then it progressed through the week so that we’ve ended up with 9 positive cases in the district,” said Superintendent Clay Rosenbaum on Monday ...
The Rotary Club of Blanco County (RCBC), in partnership with the Blanco Education Foundation (BEF), recently presented Blanco Elementary School Safety Patrol Coordinator Mary Jane Hill with a check for $1,900 to purchase uniform items and equipment for the volunteer elementary students who perform safety patrol duties at the school.
Mayor Pro Tem Martin Sauceda called the regular Blanco City Council meeting to order at 6:07 p.m. on Nov. 10 with all council members present.
The meeting was streamed live to the city’s Facebook page and via GoToMeeting. There were no announcements or public comments at this time.
Staff presentations and updates were heard first.
The hills are alive with the sound of music. In the midst of a pandemic, Blanco Performing Arts (BPA) has struck gold again in their Silver Linings season’s latest offering last Saturday. Pianists Jonathan Tsay and Evan Mitchell really did feel like that silver lining we all look for.
Both Tsay and Mitchell are internationally acknowledged musicians and versatile artists.
