The order has been drawn for eight proposed amendments to the much-amended Texas Constitution that will appear on the Nov. 2 ballot. The proposed amendments were approved by at least two thirds of both houses of the state Legislature. According to the Austin American-Statesman, they include:
• Allowing families to designate an “essential caregiver” to have access to loved ones in nursing homes and other long-term facilities.
After a one year hiatus due to COVID-19, the Lone Star Hoops Camp returned to Johnson City last week with a record turn-out of more than 70 campers.
Bringing a wealth of basketball experience to the young campers were long-time Lake Travis coach Jan Jernberg, Tim Kaman, of Fredericksburg and John Allen, of Marion.
The Blanco County Commissioners made changes to voting at Tuesday morning’s meeting.
The commissioners voted 4-1 to implement the countywide voting program and eliminate voting precinct 304. Precinct 3 Commissioner Chris Liesmann was the lone vote against the proposal.
The countywide voting program would allow any registered voter in the county to vote at any precinct on election day.
The Class of 1959 celebrated its class reunion June 24 at Pecan Street Brewery. Pictured, front row, from left, are: Lena Mae (Felps) Ulrich, Levi Deike, Ellen (Maenius) Felps and Sharlene (Wood) Sultemeier. Pictured, back row, from left, are: Jim Odiorne, Herman Kast, Perry Sultemeier, Jimmy Casparis and Dwight Hall.
In 1821, Stephen F. Austin, known as the “Father of Texas” made a contract to bring 300 families to the Spanish province, which now is Texas. By 1823, probably more than 600 to 700 people were in Texas, hardy colonists from the various portions of the United States at that time, who settled not far from the Gulf of Mexico.
There was no regular army to protect them, so Austin called the citizens together and organized a group to provide the needed protection.
Everyone is invited to attend the annual barbecue Saturday, July 24, at the historic Williams Creek School Building in Albert, Texas, that is located next to Albert Ice House and Dance Hall. The event is the major fundraiser for the Albert Community Club to help maintain the historic building.
Gates will open at 4 p.m.
Lady Eagles finish season as World Series Runner-Up
In a memory-filled season that extended from the youth fields in Johnson City to the Pony 14U South Zone World Series in Youngsville, Louisiana the Johnson City Lady Eagles 14-and-Under All-Stars closed out their Championship run with a heartbreaking 12-11 loss in the finals to the Round Rock Fury.
COVID-19 cases are creeping back up in Central Texas, including Blanco County, according to data from the state.
Blanco County has 648 confirmed COVID-19 cases and 21 reported fatalities, according to the Texas Department of Health and Human Services. There are 11 estimated active cases as of Monday.
It is not known if any of the active cases are of the especially insidious “Delta variant,” which now accounts for more than half of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S.
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Unemployment rates are up throughout the region, including in Blanco County.
Blanco County unemployment rose from 3.4 percent in May to 4.1 percent in June according to figures released by the Texas Workforce Commission. Even though the county’s unemployment rate went up 0.7 percent, it still leads the nine-county Rural Capital Area of Central Texas region.
The unemployment rate in the region rose from 4.3 percent in May to 4.9 percent in June.
The Community Resource Center (CRC) is the hub for people who need a fan to keep cool as summer heat settles in and for people who want to make donations to support Family Eldercare’s Summer Fan Drive.
To qualify for a free fan, applicants must live in a low-income household and meet one of these additional conditions: live with children, be age 55 or older, or receive disability benefits.
“Getting a free fan is critical for our neighbors who do not have, or cannot afford, air conditi ...
