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.
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 ...
Johnson City Mayor Rhonda Stell called the regular meeting of Johnson City City Council to order at 6 p.m. on November 10. The meeting was held at City Hall, and all members were present. Pastor Steve Sanchez gave the Invocation and everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
Stell introduced and welcomed the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/City Secretary, Rick Schroder, “We are so happy to have Rick here and he is doing a fabulous job.” There were no public comments.
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As of Tuesday, there have been 204 cases of COVID-19 in Blanco County and four people have died. Thirty-two cases are active and 168 people have recovered, according to Blanco County Emergency Management.
“Cases are on the rise, which is consistent with other parts of the state and the U.S.,” said Ben Oakley, Blanco County infectious disease control officer.
The Johnson City Quilt Guild honored local veterans with quilts last Wednesday at Proof and Cooper’s in Johnson City. Receiving the unique and patriotic designs were, from left: Patrick Fisher, Zeb Miller, Roger Estes, Paul Jenkins, Donald Broyles, Wes Waugh, Carlette Lewis, Robbie Penick. Also receiving quilts but not pictured were Mike Bacon and Bill Haynes.
This piece of equipment is called a backhaul and it’s required for tower to tower data communication. The Hill Country Wireless & Techonolgy crew was busy installing this 120 feet in the air on the tower located on 2766 (A Robinson). Left to Right: Darrian Smith, Corey Koewers, Tyrel McCrory, and David McCullough.
The LBJ High School Lady Eagles scored another dominating three-set victory in the UIL Volleyball State Playoffs last Thursday - a 25-14, 25-23, 25-15 pounding of the Sabinal Yellowjackets in the Regional Quarterfinals. Sabinal - winner of District 30 - defeated San Antonio - Stacey and Three Rivers to earn a chance to play Lady Eagles. After a decisive first set victory JC had to battle to the wire in Set 2.
The Pearl Hotel in Johnson City was a mighty busy place in the early days. A lot of horse and buggy traffic came through town. Travelers could hardly wait to warm their tired backsides by the Pearl’s fire place and sit on the balcony in the evenings and watch the world go by.
James Polk Johnson built the Pearl in the 1880s.
By Rachel Lumpee
Judge Brett Bray called the regular Blanco County Commissioners Court meeting to order at 9 a.m. with all four commissioners. The meeting was simulcasted live on the Blanco County Youtube channel, but citizens had to be present at the courthouse to provide public comments.
After the pledge, Kenneth Welch took the floor for public comments where he expressed his frustration with the court.
One way to honor Blanco County veterans is by honoring those who have passed away.
Wreaths Across America aims to do that once again in Blanco County. On Dec. 19 at noon, volunteers will place wreaths on veterans graves in five cemeteries in the county – Blanco Historic Cemetery, Twin Sisters Cemetery, St.
