he Commissioners worked through a long agenda on Tuesday, February 14. Amongst the 24 agenda items, they took action regarding the Sheriff’s Office budget; approved the Blanco County Historical Commission; and addressed other funding issues.
Historical Commission
The Blanco County Historical Commission now has a full roster. JoNell Hass is now the Historical Commission Vice President of South Blanco County with Beverly Voron as Vice President of North Blanco County.
Camille Swift is the Histo ...
It’s almost time for one of Johnson City’s favorite events: the Johnson City Woman’s Civic Club Spaghetti Supper and Bingo. Be sure to save the date, Saturday, March 4 to attend this event which is a benefit for the Johnson City Library. Dinner starts at 5:30 at the LBJ High School, and tickets are on sale at the library.
In conjunction with the Spaghetti Bingo event, Friends of the Johnson City Library will again be conducting a Silent Auction with wonderful items donated by local busine ...
Three Johnson City residents were arrested Friday after a month’s long investigation by Blanco Police Department.
Friday morning, February 10, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant in the 200 block of Odiorne Rd. The search warrant was obtained by Blanco Police Department who had been investigating a case involving Sue, Billy and Ryan Lamar.
Blanco Police contacted Investigators with the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office to assist with the search.
The Hays County/San Marc ...
THE LITTLE DACHSHUND LOOKED SO FORLORN sitting in the shade all alone. It looked as if it were going to cry, if dogs could shed tears.
Normally, cute little Harvey greets me with loud barking and bared teeth while snarling maniacally, the result of too many school children teasing him in his younger days.
Rick Reilly, Columnist for ESPN.com, wrote the following story in 2012 that I believe, in these times of selfishness and turmoil, bears re-telling:
“In the scrub-brush desert town of Queen Creek, Arizona, high school bullies were throwing trash at sophomore Chy Johnson. Calling her ‘stupid.’ Pushing her in the halls. Chy’s brain works at only a third-grade level because of a genetic birth defect, but she knew enough to feel hate.
“’She’d come home every night at the start of the y ...
During Tuesday’s regular council meeting, Council Members discussed courthouse sidewalk repair and took comments from citizens concerned about safety on Ranchview Dr. and taking a stance on the Johnson Amendment.
This meeting was the first in years to open with an invocation, given by local pastor, Steve Sanchez.
Sidewalk Repair
Discussion became heated while finding a solution to make the sidewalk safer at the corner of Bluebonnet and Nugent Street.
The city council is concerned about the ab ...
The Johnson City Lady Eagles had a difficult week, facing two of the top teams in their district. Coach Katy Taylor knew the task would be tough, but she is extremely proud of the way her young Lady Eagles have competed this season.
The Lady Eagles headed south down 281 12 miles Tuesday and took on the Lady Panthers from Blanco.
Several of the Blanco County youth participated in the Lamb and Goat Show at the Hill Country District Livestock Show in Kerrville on January 19-20.
This show is the 5th largest in the state. Blanco County was well represented with several of them placing in the top 10. Only the top three placing animals in each class make the sale.
The Blanco County Pioneers Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) is calling on all Blanco County fourth and seventh grade students to submit essays for the annual Texas History Essay Contest. Local contest winners in each category will receive cash awards of $100 dollars for first place and $50 for second place submissions.
Drivers traveling on US 290 West will have to slow down. The speed limit between Stonewall and Fredericksburg has been reduced from 70 to 60 miles per hour.
On January 26, TxDOT announced that the Texas Transportation Commission voted to approve the reduced speed limit the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) proposed.
After a deadly accident in December, TxDOT conducted a speed study which showed that they could reduce the speed limit from 70 to 60 miles per hour.
The speed study employe ...
