Candy Cargill, Pam Bindseil and Shannon Millard (pictured left to right) were inducted to the Rotary Club of Blanco County at the September 7 meeting. The three new members are realtors at Hill Country Real Estate in Blanco. If you are interested in joining Rotary and having fun while serving your community, please contact the membership chairperson, Tracy Barr, at (512) 576-1930 or email [email protected] for more information and an application.
A Blanco yearling quarter horse set a world record sale price of $800,000.00 at the Ruidoso Select Yearling Sale last Friday.
The colt, First Texas Flash, is sired by First Moon Flash and out of champion mare Stylish Jess BR. He was purchased by West Texas Racing Partners.
Julianna Hawn Holt of the Hawn Holt Cross Triangle Ranch in Blanco bred, raised and consigned the yearling colt.
“Best sale ever; I’m still in shock,” said Ruidoso Horse Sale general manager Lowell Neumayer.
JCISD President Matt McKennis called a Special meeting of the Trustees to order at 6 p.m. Aug. 30, 2021. A quorum was established, and there were no public comments.
CFO Scott Berry presented the budget amendments for all accounts which reflected a summary of changes, additions, and payments. These account totals included: Fund 266/SSR funds with amended budget total of $68,732; Fund 699/Construction Account with amended budget total of $6,477.789; Fund 599/I&S Account (the account District ...
Freedom is the theme of the day Saturday in Johnson City.
The first-ever Freedom Fest will be held starting at 12:30 p.m. on the square in downtown Johnson City. The event includes live music, games, drinks and food, and serves as a fundraiser for the Homes For Our Troops organization. The event was organized by Moonshine Ridge, a distillery on East Pecan Street.
“Please come out and help us celebrate America and American freedoms while raising money for and honoring those who have sacr ...
Don’t miss the 22nd Annual Blanco County Wild Game Dinner on Oct. 2 in Johnson City at the Blanco County Show Barn.
The Wild Game Dinner is sponsored by the Blanco County Sale Committee and all proceeds go to support Blanco County 4-H and FFA activities. Doors open at 4 p.m. Game dinner tickets are available for $20 per person. Included in the price will be the best wild game you have ever eaten, door prize chance and dance until midnight. Come enjoy our hospitality and the latest ...
Wednesday, Sept. 8 - Community Pep Rally at Eagle Field.
Johnson City Community Education BBQ Fundraiser begins serving at 5 p.m. Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chips, Water/Iced Tea - $8 per plate; carry-out available
Pep Rally, 6 p.m. introduction of fall sports teams, cheerleaders and band, senior parent dance, senior skit and senior circle.
Friday, Sept.
A shooting in Blanco County on Saturday night left an Army veteran and former Blanco County volunteer firefighter dead and his family in mourning.
Donald Boumans, 25, was allegedly shot and killed by his step-father, James “Jim” Mayer Harris Jr., 63, said Chief Deputy Neal Leonard with the Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Monday.
“The case is still being investigated,” Leonard said.
Blanco County is closing in on 1,000 COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began last year, and almost 100 of those have occurred just in the past few weeks, a county health official said on Tuesday.
“We’re definitely seeing a surge of COVID-19,” said Blanco County EMS Chief Ben Oakley, who is the county’s health authority.
JCISD Trustees held a Special Meeting on August 23, 2021, and President Matt McKennis called the Public Hearing to order at 6:00 pm. There were no Public Comments, therefore the Public Hearing ended, and Open Session began at 6:06 pm.
CFO Scott Berry addressed the Board, “The proposed Budget has a Maintenance and Operations rate (M&O) of 0.872 with no increase to Debt Service (I&S) at the rate of 0.1939, in accordance with the more aggressive repayment rate included in the bond passage.
Lydia White, right, was crowned the 2021 Blanco County Fair Queen Saturday night. Joining her on the court are, from left, Ema Price, first runner-up, Riley Birck, third runner-up, and Clare White, second runner-up.
