On March 20, 2015 at approximately 2:18 pm, Blanco County 911 was transfered a call in reference to a reckless driver traveling south on US Highway 281 towards Johnson City from the Burnet County line.
Deputy Marty Corcoran and Texas DPS Trooper Bryan Lietz responded to the call. Trooper Lietz and Deputy Corcoran observed the vehicle traveling at a very high rate of speed as it passed the Pedernales Electric Cooperative training center.
At its March 17 meeting, the PEC Board approved a resolution to oppose legislative bills, HB 3391 and HB 3451, filed in the Texas House mandating how PEC Board members are elected. The resolution states that the bills constitute unwarranted governmental interference and overreach into a member-owned cooperative corporation. The resolution also cites that the bills unfairly discriminate against members of PEC because they bracket, and thus singularly target, only one electric cooperative in the ...
Blanco County can feel pretty good about its current economic standing thanks to March sales and tax revenues reported by Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar. Last month, the county's tax collections were up 6.10 percent. The county earned $29,495.53 compared to $27,797.84 the prior year during the same collection period in 2014.
The numbers are reflective of those at the state level, which garnered $2.46 billion, up 11.7 percent from March of 2014.
"This marks the 59th consecutive month of year-over ...
Fun and fellowship were a big part of the Texas Men's State Chili Cook-Off sanctioned by the Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) in Johnson City this past week, but who boasted the winning recipe was the primary aim as the event returned to the Blanco County Fairgrounds.
The big winner was Larry Walton, who earned the 2011 crown at the famed Terlingua International Chili Championship, said he's still using the same recipe that has catapulted him to the top of the CASI competitions.
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Dave and Pat Ripsom added the 4th Great-grandson to Our Granddaughter Amy and husband Kevin Giroux in Rochester, MI. They now have a total of l2 Great-grandsons. Yes, it is true. They are all beautiful and healthy. God has been good to us. He was born on the 26th of March, just missing their Pap's birthday on the 28th of March and Granddaughter Valaurie, sister to Amy had her 3rd child on his birthday, would that not have been a story to tell them later in life.
Cynthia Smith reports that a few ...
By Charles McClure
The Blanco County Commissioners Court designated April as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" during regular session on Tuesday, March 24.
In 2014, there were more than 3 million child abuse cases reported in the U.S. and with more than 65,000 in Texas alone. In Fiscal 2013-14, CASA for the Highland Lakes Area served Child Protective Services (CPS) cases involving 386 children.
Kristen Harris, the Executive Director CASA for the Highland Lakes Area, thanked commissioners for their ...
Congratulations to the Blanco County 4-H Shooting Education shooters who participated in the Texas State BB Gun Championship that was held in Conroe, TX on March 14, 2015.
The 19 shooters that represented Blanco County were: Brinley Portie, Caden Demeester, Garrett DeSpain, Ethan Griffith, Bayleigh DeSpain, Cody Sprouse, Dakota Metcalf, Conner Smith, Gavin Allen, Reid Sultemeier, Owen Portie, Joshua Vasquez, Nelson Friesenhahn, Bryce Easter, Blaze Welch, Rylee Welch, Dusti Welch, Hugh Galloway, ...
The Blanco County Sheriff's Office recently issued a press release advising the identification of two suspects in a string of recent thefts of United States Mail.
Cody Calder, 22 of Blanco, was arrested on February 6, 2015 on an outstanding warrant by Blanco Police. The arrest warrant was obtained by Blanco County Sheriff's Investigator, Sgt.
Elizabeth Sooter was feted with a birthday party given by family and friends. It was held last Friday night at the Pecan Street Brewery. Happy belated birthday, Elizabeth!
Brandi Brussel came to Johnson City from New Mexico last week to visit her parents, Dianne & Terry Brussel! Actually it was to meet her brand new niece McKinley Brooke Brussel, brand new daughter of Tyson & Jessica Brussel.
Patty and Tim Elliott added a precious new granddaughter to their family, Cecelia Lynne Santars ...
Blanco County Sheriff's Office reports that between March 17 and March 23, 2015 there were 85 calls for service, 24 traffic stops and seven arrests. Of the arrests, there were three drug related, two "Out of County" warrants including Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and Theft of $500-$1,500. In addition there were two Class C warrants, one Evading Arrest and one Injury to a Child.
ROLLOVER WEST OF HYE: On March 18, 2015, Sheriff's Deputies Johnson City Volunteer Fire Department and North Blanco ...
