AUSTIN — The state's 10-day early voting period ran from Oct. 21 to Nov. 1 with Election Day on Nov. 5.
On the ballot are 10 proposed constitutional amendments, special elections and local political subdivision elections, including those for mayor, city council, school board, municipal utility districts and other local entities.
Secretary of State Ruth Hughs, the state's chief election officer, encouraged all eligible voters to fulfill their civic duty by voting.
Tamales for Scholarships
The Aggie Moms of Blanco County are selling tamales as a fundraiser for scholarships. To place a phone order, call Jerry Ann Buck at (210) 834-0097 through November 7, 2019.
Judge Bray Speaks on County Government
On Tuesday, November 12 at 6 p.m., the Blanco County Unit of the League of Women Voters invite the public to the Johnson City Library to hear Judge Bray speak on the topic of County Government.
One goal of the Community Resource Center (CRC) is to make it easier for Blanco County residents to take advantage of services offered by Texas agencies. Hill Country Mental Health Developmental Disabilities (MHDD) is one such agency. It offers mental health services for our neighbors who do not have insurance.
“Some who are eligible to receive our services are not aware that we're here,” said Crystal Winn, clinic director.
For the final installment for Ghosts of Blanco, I saved the crown jewel, the Old Blanco Courthouse. They finished building the courthouse in 1886. It served as the Blanco County Courthouse until 1890.
The Old Courthouse went through the hands of many owners. So besides being a courthouse, it has served as a school, newspaper plant, pool hall, offices, theater, skating rink, home of the Farmers Union, and a hospital.
If those walls could talk…or perhaps they do.
By Pat Owens Master Gardener
Master Gardeners of Blanco County are providing a Master Gardener class in the coming year, 2020.
We are looking for individuals that have an interest in gardening and helping us educate our fellow Blanco County residence about education based garden practices. The minimum requirements for becoming a Master Gardener are 50 hours of education for you and 50 hours of volunteer hours by you in 2020.
The Blanco County Appraisal District mailed out approximately 18,000 property tax statements for the 2019 tax year on Tuesday, October 1st. The Blanco County Appraisal District is responsible for mailing out tax statements for eight taxing entities, with a total collection estimate of $32,736,101.
Taxpayers can mail their payments to Blanco County Appraisal District, P.O.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Johnson City Post Office, and to commemorate the occasion, the U.S. Postal Service is partnering with Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park to honor the building’s history and architectural significance. In 1968, President Johnson directed the General Services Administration to construct federal offices, to include a post office, in his hometown of Johnson City.
Tamales for Scholarships
The Aggie Moms of Blanco County are selling tamales as a fundraiser for scholarships. Sales end November 4th. To place an order, call Jerry Ann at (210) 285-0097.
Free Family Workshop at Pedernales State Park
Meet at the Science Mill on Saturday, October 26 at 9:05 a.m. to catch the bus to Pedernales Falls State Park.
