Farmers and ranchers have until April 2, 2021, to apply for assistance from the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in response to the winter storms that hit Texas in February.
USDA NRCS is offering agricultural producers technical and financial assistance through its Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) for the recovery measures listed below:
Animal Mortality and Animal Mortality Facility
High Tunnel Systems
Irrigation System and Irrigation Pipeline
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Discovery Academy is an after-school enrichment program that focuses on STEM education for 3rd-6th grade students.
“Our mission is to awaken, inspire and excite minds through hands-on experiences to inspire a life-long love of learning,” said Library Assistant Miranda Vega in a press release.
The upcoming session will focus on animal classifications through different activities involving arts and crafts.
Judge Brett Bray called the Blanco County Commissioners Court to order at 9 a.m. with all four commissioners present. There were no public comments at this time.
The minutes of the prior meeting were approved.
There was one proposed line item transfer from Commissioner Chris Liesmann and it was approved.
Liesmann moved to approve the outstanding bills in the amount of $205,509.31 and Commissioner Paul Granberg seconded.
Halle Puckett performed her recital for Blanco Performing Arts just eight days shy of one year after the original scheduled date, and it was absolutely worth the wait.
The shutdown associated with COVID-19 postponed her concert from March 28, 2020 to March 20, 2021. This was Puckett’s first public performance in a year.
Listening to Puckett perform certainly supports the theory that some talents can be inherited as her parents are concert pianists.
If you were a student in JCISD schools in the early 2000’s, you probably remember Coach Donny Ott. He was part of the Eagle family from 2000 to 2002 who taught English and coached football, basketball and track. Coach Ott is now the Head Girls’ Basketball Coach at 5A Cedar Park High School near Austin.
Last week, Ott’s team won the 5A State Basketball title by beating defending State Champion Frisco Liberty by a score of 46-39.
This drive-through vaccination event was held on March 19 at the North Blanco EMS station in Johnson City. To keep up-to-date on vaccine availability within the county, residents may register their email with the county. A link is available on the Blanco County website at www.co.blanco.tx.us.
This weekend’s drive-through COVID-19 vaccination event serviced Phase 1C qualifying individuals, who are 50-64 years of age.
Kid’s Facemasks Tutorial
Learn how to make facemasks for kids at the library on March 26 at 2 p.m. Register online to reserve your spot! https://bookwhen.com/johnsoncitylibrary. All materials will be provided, however, you are welcome to bring any specific material you would like to use. This class is open to all skill levels.
Homeschool Day
The Science Mill becomes Mission Control as we explore Careers in Space Science on March 24.
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Arthur D’Andrea, the chair and sole remaining member of the Public Utility Commission, resigned late last week at the request of Gov. Gregg Abbott. D’Andrea pledged to remain on the PUC until Abbott names a replacement. In the announcement Abbott said in part, “Texans deserve to have trust and confidence in the Public Utility Commission, and this action is one of many steps that will be taken to achieve that goal.”
Texas Monthly obtained a recording of a March 9 call D’And ...
Gillespie County Sheriff Alfred Klaerner was making a turn on one of those crazy streets in downtown San Antonio when an excited policeman came running towards the car, waving his arms and shouting “Hey mister, you can’t make a left turn here.” The sheriff, not wanting to contradict a fellow peace officer but considering himself a pretty fair judge of distance, calmly leaned out the window and said “Yeah, I believe I can make it all right.”
Alfred Klaerner was Gillespie County she ...
