Shop Smart on Tax-Free Weekend
This weekend (August 11-13) is the Texas Tax-Free Weekend and JCISD has posted the 2017-2018 Dress and Grooming Guidelines, as well as school supply lists for all campuses, so shoppers will be able to save money on supplies and buy clothes that comply with the dress code.
Both students and parents are encouraged to take the time to review the guidelines and supply lists before shopping and before the start of school.
First responders in Johnson City got a treat last week when children from the First United Methodist Church knocked on their doors, bearing hand-made thank-you cards and kid-made chocolate chip cookies.
They had learned how the sheriff, police, firefighters, EMS and game warden work together to protect and rescue them and their families, so the kids were there to make sure their protectors knew their work was appreciated.
The youngsters were part of the “Caring Kids” community service ...
re present at July 25’s Court Session in which they imposed a burn ban and discussed ongoing budget concerns for next fiscal year.
General Business
Despite not being in drought conditions, Commissioners decided to enact a burn ban for two weeks, to be reconsidered at the next Commissioners’ Court.
Commissioner Weir expressed his concern that despite not being in drought conditions the high heat and dry environment does present a fire danger.
After approving the minutes and monthly ...
The 30 Waco teenagers and adults hadn’t planned to visit Johnson City — just pass through on their way home from Alta Fria church camp at Leakey — but then their bus conked out just west of the city.
That was Friday afternoon, with the temperature bumping a hundred.
The driver tried to fix the engine as the kids waited on the bus without air conditioning.
Then a passerby tried to fix it as the kids waited on the bus without a bathroom.
Then a mechanic tried to fix it as the kids ...
Veteran Services is dedicated to improving the lives of our Veterans and their families from all branches of service, and no matter the discharge status. They serve within a 19 county area in the Texas Hill Country which includes Blanco County, wanting to ensure that all service members, Veterans, and their family members are made aware of the resources available to support and care for them as well as their families.
Veteran Services offers assistance with identifying and using community r ...
On Sat., Aug. 5 from 10 a.m.-noon Hill Country Memorial and the Wesley Nurse at the First United Methodist Church of Johnson City will host the 2nd Annual Back to School Fair in the church’s fellowship hall (105 N. LBJ Dr.).
This year, the fair will provide:
Haircuts
Car booster seats
Free vision screenings
Toothbrushes & toothpaste
Backpacks with basic school supplies
More than 100 children and families need help preparing for the school year in Johnson City, and Hill Country ...
The old Super S building on Highway 281 South in Johnson City is getting a makeover, and not only will the new look be spectacular, its new purpose will make significant differences in the lives of residents in all of Blanco County.
The Texas Housing Foundation (THF) signed the papers Friday to buy the property, and has committed to giving it a thorough facelift, currently being designed by architects.
“When it emerges with its new look next year, the Blanco County Comm ...
New Superintendent, Richard Kolek hopes to make Johnson City ISD a District of Innovation, a title which would allow the district to be exempt from certain restrictions and open Johnson City Schools up to different opportunities. Kolek presented the proposal to the school board and community members on Monday, July 17.
At Monday’s meeting, the school board also discussed the district’s financial status and upcoming business.
District of Innovation
During the ...
About a year ago Blanco County agreed to sell the old Annex at North Ave. F and Pecan St. to the Burkhards and they have been working to create office and retail space. The work has been steady and spaces are rented as they become available.
The first space was rented by M Style Salon owned by Morgan Moreland Weeks.
“There’s nothing that speaks to the human soul quite the way music does,” says Caroline Welton, American Heritage Girl, who is helping seniors recover memories with music.
Partnered with a program called Music and Memory, Caroline is collecting donations of money and music to provide iPods to residents at LBJ Nursing Home in Johnson City.
