HOT Money for Retrofit Fixtures.
Thanks to a lot of hard work done last year, Blanco, Johnson City, and Dripping Springs received legislative authorization to spend a portion of their Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds for night sky preservation. This is a special tax paid by visitors who stay in the city’s motels and B&Bs.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about the most common wildflowers in the Hill Country, based on my experience with how often I find those flowers on the properties I visit. Similarly, the following list represents how frequently I have observed these different shrubs and vines on various properties that I have visited in the Hill Country.
Agarita (Berberis trifoliolata) is one of the most common shrubs in the Hill Country.
"Why DID I serve?
To honor those who came before
For those who didn't volunteer
And still got shipped off to war
For those who gave it all
And can't see the sun anymore
I served my time in the Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, Navy, Marine Corps
And I can honestly tell you I'm a better American for it
I know what freedom means
At least what it means to me
I can only hope that all I've sacrificed
Helps you see what makes you feel free.”
“Why DO I serve?
Because it's i ...
JCVFD President Ray Bible called the June Business Meeting to order at 6:08 p.m. on June 24, and a quorum was established. There were no public comments.
Annual Fish Fry Update
“Now that COVID numbers are going back up a lot of places are scaling back on reopening plans, and the Fair and Rodeo were cancelled.
The Science Mill has reopened to visitors, carefully following the latest Phase 3 state guidelines for reopening and CDC recommendations for public health and safety.
To space out visitors and allow plenty of room for social distancing, the Science Mill is now open six days a week, with two entry times (10am-1pm and 2pm-5pm) Tuesday through Saturday, and from 12-4pm on Sunday.
COVID-19 cases in Blanco County continue to increase, mirroring trends from across the state of Texas.
Numbers released Tuesday by the Blanco County Department of Emergency Management showed the county with 32 active cases of COVID-19 and 59 cases under investigation, along with eight recoveries. The number of active cases and cases under investigation are a stark increase since the month of June began.
In Blanco County, there were just three active cases and 15 under investigation as of ...
A trip by car from Fredericksburg to San Antonio in the early 20th century was not undertaken on a whim. In fact trip was too simple a word to describe the experience. It was a journey filled with surprises around every turn, attempted only by eccentric adventurers who enjoyed living dangerously.
Before WWI most Hill Country roads were horrible.
FREDERICKSBURG— Signor Vineyards & Joanna’s Market will be hosting a Hot Dog Stand Fundraiser for the 4th of July weekend to benefit the Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department. The vineyard & market will be grilling hot dogs on their sprawling estate and invite guests to stop by to enjoy on the property or pick up to go. Last year’s fundraiser raised $836.
Canyon Bass, 16, has won the title of 2020 Texas High School State Champion Bull Rider and will go on to compete for the National/World title in July. Bass is a sophomore and new resident of Johnson City.
At the State Finals, Bass won first in Round 1, second in Round 2, first in the Short Round, first in the Average and took home the high score of the week.
AUSTIN– The Texas Veterans Commission (TVC) is seeking qualified applicants to serve on its advisory committees. Advisory committees serve the TVC by making recommendations and/or providing key information and materials to the Commission.
The Texas Veterans Commission has established the following three advisory committees which have member positions available:
• Fund for Veterans’ Assistance (FVA) Advisory Committee
This committee evaluates grant applications and provides recomme ...
