Hand sanitizer and toilet paper are becoming scarce on local store shelves as Coronavirus cases are seeming to envelop Blanco County. County officials are bracing to combat the health threat and urging folks to keep things in perspective.
As of March 16, Texas had 56 confirmed and presumptive cases in 17 counties, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.
Blanco Rodeo Association 4D open Barrel Race winners from Sunday, pictured, from left, are: Beck Short, 1D; Kellie Roach, 3D; Remi Guzman 4D; and Krysten Budde 2D. They were presented R. B. Custom Buckles.
Accusations against two members of the Blanco Police Department in dealings with the Hill Country Trail Ride have led to an investigations committee being set up by the city council to look into the matter.
After a closed session at the March 10 Blanco City Council meeting, the council moved to establish an investigation committee about the accusations against Police Chief Michael Ritchey and Sgt.
The Blanco ISD Board of Trustees met for their scheduled monthly meeting on March 9, 2020. Several action Items were on the agenda.
However, the board’s first order of business was to recognize Blanco’s Middle School UIL first place winners, many of whom placed in numerous events. In addition, as a team, Blanco Middle School won the UIL Academic competition for the 15th consecutive year.
The first action item discussed was a look at refinancing the Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2020, wh ...
During this very difficult health event surrounding our community, the Rotary Club of Blanco County continues its mission to help serve others. Due to the threat of the Coronavirus, our annual golf charity classic fundraiser on April 6 has been postponed until September 2020.
The Rotary Club of Blanco County wishes to thank the golfers who signed up for our April 6 event and who are willing to play in September when a healthy and safe environment resumes.
The Blanco County Commissioners Court meeting was called to order on March 10 by Judge Brett Bray with Commissioners Tommy Weir, Emil Uecker, Chris Liesmann and Paul Granberg present.
Public comments were heard from D’Anne and Kenneth Welch. Mrs. Welch focused on agenda item twelve and Mr. Welch focused on the Transportation and Economic Development Plan.
Most of Blanco is scheduled to be without power during the day on Tuesday, March 17.
According to a press release, the Pedernales Electric Cooperative is scheduled to cut electricity in Blanco from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 17. If there is rain that day, the work will be rescheduled for March 18.
The press release stated that electricity will be shut off in the City of Blanco and west to Cooley Lane as PEC works on system improvements.
“Every effort will be made to restore power as quick ...
Ballerinas from Blanco participated in the annual Southwest Cecchetti Ballet Conference, held this year at the University of North Texas. MacKenzie Cason received first runner-up in the Intermediate 1 audition, Jolene Forsberg received honorable mention in the Intermediate 2 audition, and Analucia Oyler received first runner-up in the Intermediate 2 auditions.
The Hill Country 100 Club last Thursday honored local law enforcement and first responders at its annual banquet at the YMCA in Burnet.
Honorees included six from Blanco County. They were: Jimmy Fox, Senior Deputy, Blanco County Sheriff’s Office (Officer of the Year); Tim Krueger, North Blanco EMS (Emergency Medical Person of the Year); Megan Hays, Blanco County ESD #2 (Emergency Medical Person of the Year); Richard Stumpf, Round Mountain VFD (Volunteer of the Year); and John Streppone, B ...
Protect Our Blanco members gathered at the Old 300 BBQ in Blanco at 6:30 p.m. March 3 to discuss updates regarding their lawsuit with the City of Blanco and other matters.
POB and other interested parties filed suit against the city due to the city’s request for an amendment to their wastewater discharge permit from the TCEQ (Texas Commission of Environmental Quality).
