There’s a container of hand sanitizer sitting on my desk as I write this today. Four months ago that space would have probably been taken up by yesterday’s coffee mug. Not anymore.
COVID-19 shows no signs of going away anytime soon. What had been unthinkable now appears to be the new normal.
Perhaps it’s time to revisit a few tips for helping people living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia practice safe hygiene.
People with Alzheimer’s and other dementia may forget to wa ...
AUSTIN — Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state to slow down the reopening process for bars and other venues as coronavirus-related infections, hospitalizations and deaths continued to increase in Texas last week.
“As I said from the start, if the positivity rate rose above 10%, the State of Texas would take further action to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” Abbott said.
Gene Zesch refers to himself as the “definitive sculptor of Texas ranching life” although many consider this talented 88-year-old to be the nation’s premiere cowboy woodcarving caricaturist.
Zesch’s expressive works will be on display from until August 1 at The Museum of Western Art in Kerrville, Texas.
‘Looks Like We’ll Just Have to Tighten Our Belts Again’ is a collection of 62 pieces including 57 wood/mixed media and 5 bronzes, all inspired by ranch life as Zesch knew it ...
The raven nest was the big news this spring.
Our neighbor, Joe, who belongs to every social organization in town, found himself with very little to do. So, every afternoon, Joe parked himself in his Adirondack chair and watched the ravens—frequently with a cocktail.
This pair of ravens got a late start, I thought.
AUSTIN– After six years of growth, Texas small land sales volume declined in 2019, while median price increased, according to the 2020 edition of the Texas Small Land Sales Report released today by Texas Realtors.
The number of small land sales declined 2.8%, with 7,813 tracts sold across the state. The average price per acre grew 7.32% to $6,232 an acre.
"This comparison of 2018 to 2019 would have been an invaluable trending tool just a few months ago, but given the potential market sh ...
BLANCO- On June 29, the Swiss Lodge motel became the first recipient of night sky friendly outdoor lighting fixtures paid for with Hotel Occupancy Tax (HOT) funds. The 29 fixtures purchased for the motel were Ellicott Portfolio galvanized, gooseneck wall lanterns, approved as “Good Neighbor Lighting” by the International Dark Sky Association.
Thanks to a lot of hard work done in the last legislative session, Blanco, Johnson City, and Dripping Springs received legal authorization to spen ...
On Friday, Johnson City Bank honored long-time employee Brenda Haynes for 50 years of service to the bank. According to Executive Vice President Shannon Sultemeier, “Friday was Brenda’s Day. The celebration went really well and we had a big lunch for her.”
The celebration was a surprise for Brenda, which was no easy task to achieve.
Blanco County has the lowest unemployment rate in the nine-county Rural Capital Area region, according to information released Friday by the Texas Workforce Commission.
The county’s unemployment rate was 6.1 percent for May 2020. The overall rate in the region for May was 10.6 percent, down from 11.5 percent in April.
Market Days is set to start up again for the year this weekend. June 27 and 28, in Memorial Park, 105 E. Main St. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, opening weekend is three months later than originally planned.
Social distancing and the use of face-masks are encouraged to all vendors and visitors. Hand sanitizers will be available to all.
In a normal season, the park can hold up to 55 vendors.
President David O’Bannon called the June 15 regular meeting of the ESD 1 to order at 7 p.m. via teleconference. All members were present, and a Quorum was established. There were no citizens comments.
Round Mountain Fire Station Update
Vice President Brandt Raeburn and Board Member Kirk McElhenney reported that the construction for Round Mountain fire station looks good, and O’Bannon asked when the skin will be put on the building.
