The North Blanco County Emergency Services District No. 1 met at the NBCEMS, 105 Bill Watson Dr. in Johnson City, Texas on April 19, 2021, and President David O’Bannon called the regular meeting to order at 7p.m. All commissioners were present and there were no public comments.
One-Time Sales Tax Money
“We were not applying for or counting on this money, so we are open for ideas of how to spend it,” said O’Bannon.
By Emily Hilley-Sierzchula
Blanco County could have more money to spend to encourage tourism if a bill in the State House of Representatives clears all the legislative hurdles to eventually become law.
Last week, Rep. Erin Zwiener, who represents District 45 in Blanco and Hays counties, presented House Bill 2345 to the House Ways and Means Committee.
Glenn Sultemeier Blanco County Farm Bureau (left) presents a donation of $1,125.00 to Sarah Allen, Adult Ministries Coordinator First United Methodist Church, for the Johnson City Community Outreach and Feeding Program. This is a part of the Texas Farm Bureau Helping Hands Program, which is now focused on helping non-profits to deal with the need caused by the record-breaking cold spell that the state experienced in February.
Early voting began Monday for May 1 elections in county, city and school district elections.
Secretary of State Ruth R. Hughs encourages all eligible voters to take advantage of the early voting period, which runs through Tuesday, April 27. Texas voters can contact their respective county elections office to view a sample ballot, locate their appropriate polling place, and plan their trip to the polls.
The Blanco County Sheriff’s Office received 289 calls for service from 04-11-2021 through 04-18-2021. The Blanco County Communications Center received the following call types during the 7-day period.
06= ARREST
120=TRAFFIC STOPS
19= RECKLESS DRIVERS
26= MEDICAL AID CALLS/MEDICAL ALARMS
38= 911 HANG UP CALLS, MIS-DIALS, OPEN LINES, OR ABUSE CALLS
5= FIRE CALLS/FIRE ALARMS
5= MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS
1= DISTURBANCE CALLS
12= ANIMAL COMPLAINTS/LOOSE LIVESTOCK CALLS
2= TRESP ...
AUSTIN – As we head into April, many Texas consumers are turning on their air conditioning systems for the long summer season. Regular maintenance of your system will extend its life and discover any mechanical issues before they become expensive health and safety issues.
The first step in hiring an air conditioning contractor should be checking the TDLR website (www.tdlr.texas.gov) to make sure that they are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
“Hiring a lice ...
For 4 years the old Blanco County Jail in Johnson City sat empty as an Arizona rain gauge, but the drought broke in August 1923 when Sheriff A. J. Wagner slapped the cuffs on 2 desperadoes for “taking a joy ride in another man’s Ford.”
“While the record, which took four years to build, is all shattered here today,” the Llano News reported, “the officers and residents are consoling themselves by pointing out that at least none of those placed under arrest are residents of Blanco ...
In last week’s issue, there were one error.
Stephanie Fisher was misquoted in the City Council article. Fisher asked her statement be amended to reflect that she actually said the following: “If Mr Mayfield would like to build these apartments, then he should consider using the 10 tract he owns at 316 N Winters Furr.”
The Record Courier apologizes for this error.
Championship at the Blanco Invitational Career Development Event (CDE). Team members included (from left to right): Brett Sultemeier - Top Individual, $3,000 scholarship winner; Colin Shoemaker; Brinley Portie - 2nd High Invitational, $2000 scholarship winner. Courtesy photo.
Homeschool Day: Earth Science
April’s Homeschool Day at the Science Mill will be offered from 10am to 2pm on April 22. Visit sciencemill.org for more information.
BCARE Meeting
The Blanco County Retired Educators Associations will meet via Zoom on April 22 at 10 a.m. For the Zoom link, contact Kathy Carriker, BCARE president, at [email protected].
Sewing Craft
Spice up those boring ‘ol tea towels with just a little touch of customization.
