DRIFTWOOD — Bud Wymore officially kicked off his campaign for State Representative District 45 at the Salt Lick BBQ on Nov. 6 with about 300 supporters in attendance.
“I am a product of this community and a product of our values. I was educated in our public schools, where my mother was a school teacher and principal.
Saturday, November 9, 2019
Blanco Veteran’s Day Parade
10:00 a.m.; Courthouse Square in Blanco. Parade Route: From Blanco High School to 4th to Elm to Third to Pecan to 4th to Blanco High School.
Monday, November 11, 2019
JCISD Veteran’s Day Observances:
LBJ Elementary & Middle School Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Veterans Breakfast - 8 a.m.; EL/MS Band Hall
Parade - 8:20 a.m.
Ceremony - 8:30 a.m.;
EJ Hyatt Gymnasium.
Community is invited
LBJ High School Veteran’s Day ...
With two championships in four days, including an undefeated district title and Bi-District crown, the Lady Eagles have done more than “rebuild” in the 2019 Volleyball season. The four-set victory Friday night at Blanco (25-22, 21-25, 25-18, 25-23) gave JC a coveted undefeated District Championship at 14-0 and pushed their season record to 30-10.
Senior Kalli Dalland led the fierce Lady Eagle offensive attack with thirteen kills followed by Senior Reagan Weirich with 10 and Junior McKen ...
The new Blanco County CRC project includes construction of a 7,500 sq. ft. building offering free office and meeting space for 30 plus federal, state, and nonprofit agencies who will provide their services to Blanco County residents. The CRC will not only increase access to existing area services but will also provide a place for agencies to deliver new services.
HUNTING SEASON 2019: Nelson Friesenhahn, a 13 year-old student at LBJ Middle School, lost no time in getting out for hunting season this year. He took aim at his first bow kill, a 15-point buck, in Blanco County last weekend. Dad plans to mount the prize for Nelson. Courtesy photo.
By Tricia Hartmann
Blanco County Commissioners held a Special Meeting on October 22. All Commissioners were present.
Carrie L. Pickering of Linebarger Attorneys at Law of Austin gave a presentation to the Court regarding a Resolution/Order to add a collection fee to delinquent court fines and fees pursuant to article 103.0031 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
North Blanco County Emergency Services District # 1 held a Regular Meeting on October 21. President David O’Bannon called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. and a quorum was established.
Minutes of the September 16th Regular Meeting were approved following motion from Board Member Curt McIlhaney and second from Board Member Brandt Rayburn; motion carried.
AUSTIN – An historic oil on canvas painting by the renowned Texas artist Porfirio Salinas (1910-1973), created to be presented to President John F. Kennedy at Vice President Lyndon Johnson’s ranch on Nov. 23, 1963 – the day after JFK’s assassination – is the headliner lot in an auction planned for November 16 and 17 by Austin Auction Gallery, online and in the gallery.
The auction date is close to the 56 anniversary of the Kennedy assassination – November 22, 1963.
The Blanco County Farm Bureau held its’ Annual Meeting on Tuesday, October 22, at the Blanco High School. More than 150 Farm Bureau members enjoyed a complementary BBQ dinner, an informative and entertaining talk led by Mr. Gene Hall, Farm Bureau Director of Communications, and a presentation to honor Mr.
Interim President Scott Peters called the Business Meeting of JCVFD to order at 6 p.m. on October 23. Peters told the group, “The reason for this meeting is because the ESD has requested JCVFD hand over title to all assets and properties. JCVFD has refused to do so each time and variation of the request since early 2019.
