On Saturday, February 8, the Phoenix Center’s largest annual fundraiser will take place at the Horseshoe Bay Resort from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m., which has been underwritten by the Horseshoe Bay Resort for the past two years. “The Mardi Gras Gala gains awareness for people in Horseshoe Bay and throughout the Texas Hill Country for people to learn more about the Phoenix Center, connecting as potential supporters,” said Blakeley Wilbanks, Communications Director, Phoenix Center.
Betty Bielser has been a member of Highland Arts Guild since 2003 and is being honored as their Artist of the Month for January. She has been painting in watercolor most of her life and has studied under many well-known watercolor artists. But Betty says, “The best way to learn is to teach” and has written two workbooks…one for beginners and the other on watercolor portraits, which she uses to teach her second and fourth Thursday classes every month at Highland Arts Gallery.
FREDERICKSBURG—On Saturday, January 25, the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center will offer a presentation about the hows and whys of bluebirds, and their housing wants and needs. The presenter will be Kevin Pillow from Wildbirds Unlimited. After the presentation, there will be a hands-on activity involving making bird houses from gourds.
A confirmed positive report of rabies has been made for Blanco County.
According to Blanco Veterinary Clinic, a fox attacked a family’s dog and the clinic confirmed the case. A post on the clinic’s Facebook page stated the family is “having to take drastic steps with the Texas Department of Health on dealing with the case.”
The attack is reported to have occured west of Blanco.
The clinic urges those with pets to make sure they are up to date with rabies vaccines in order to pro ...
Three members of the Blanco County North Library District Board were sworn into office on January 6, 2020, by Judge Brett Bray. They are Alan Dean, Debbie Burkhard, and Ginger McCullough. Courtesy photos.
Citizens of Blanco County- if you have not gotten your EMS “Save-a-Life Kit" please contact the Rotary Club of Blanco County, project chairperson Sandy Switzer at (410) 463-4076.
The Club wants every citizen to have the medical forms needed to provide EMS information if they are called to your home. This kit's forms may just save a life.
•If you are a President of a local organization and know members of your club need these kits:
•If you are a Pastor of a church and need t ...
FREDERICKSBURG—On Saturday, January 25, the Friends of the Fredericksburg Nature Center will offer a presentation about the hows and whys of bluebirds, and their housing wants and needs. The presenter will be Kevin Pillow from Wildbirds Unlimited. After the presentation, there will be a hands-on activity involving making bird houses from gourds.
By Sophia Kalish, L/COTA
What’s in a word? The word Hospice tends to bring some very somber thoughts for most folks and not without reason. Someone who requires hospice services is not in good health and no one really wants to be in that position. However, hospice need not be a scary word.
Historic Preservation Officer for the City of Blanco
The Friends of the Texas Historical Commission's Preservation Scholars Program offers students from underrepresented ethnic and cultural backgrounds, as well as those from non-traditional academic backgrounds, exposure to the wide variety of specializations and careers within the field of historic preservation. Whether studying history, architecture, material sciences, graphic design, literature, or economics, students interested in learn ...
The Hondo National Bank has named Olen Thompson as its President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Thompson is a veteran banker, having joined the HNB family in 1999 serving in various positions, including Executive Vice-President and Chief Financial Officer since 2009. Prior to joining HNB, he worked 19 years in the Houston area for Guaranty Bank.
Olen was born in Uvalde and graduated from Utopia High School.
