The Annual Pig Roast was held last weekend, October 11 and 12, at the Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Bikers from all over Central Texas joined together and raised funds through ticket sales for the Cherokee children’s home. Photos by Glynn Miller.
FredericksburG– U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) County Executive Director in Gillespie-Kendall-Blanco County, Rick Neffendorf, announced that ranchers and livestock producers may be eligible for assistance for the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) for grazing losses incurred in 2019.
According to Neffendorf, “Kendall and Blanco Counties” recently met qualifying drought ratings that ‘trigger’ eligibility for the Livestock Forage Disaster Progra ...
Those who attended the 2019 Raise the Roof Fundraiser at Historic Twin Sisters Dance Hall on September 27-28 were treated to a weekend of fun contests and activities, offerings from a large group of talented vendors and entertainers, and delicious food. The community-wide event included a large collaboration which brought in students, businesses, and community organizations, and there was truly something for everyone to enjoy.
The Blanco County News recently interviewed Twin Sisters Dance H ...
JCISD Board of Trustees held a Regular Meeting on October 7. Board President Shelly Wenmohs called the meeting to order at 6 p.m., and all trustees were present.
Jennifer Black of Sledge Engineering gave the Bond Project and Bond Financial Updates. “The progress since our last meeting regarding Technology Consultant includes a proposal meeting that was held and an updated proposal for the Board.
SJW Group and Connecticut Water Service, Inc. (“Connecticut Water”) last week announced the close of their merger. The combined company, SJW Group, is the third-largest investor-owned pure play water and wastewater utility based on rate base in the United States, serving nearly 1.5 million people across California, Connecticut, Maine and Texas.
The merger includes Canyon Lake Water Service, which services 17,200 total connections.
Location: St. Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church and Cemetery. The land for the church was purchased in 1887, and the church was built and dedicated in 1889. The stone foundation came from a quarry about a mile away, and other building materials came by wagon over 30 miles of rough roads and trails.
The Johnson City Record Courier is seeking information about any active duty service members and Veterans from Johnson City. Please provide a photo in uniform (optional), name, branch, rank, years of service, current station - if active, and special notes (year of graduation from JCHS/LBJHS, awards, deceased, killed in action - as applicable.) Active duty members will be recognized throughout the month of October; Veterans will be honored in the November 7th edition of this publication.
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The Blanco County Show Barn in Johnson City was packed Saturday night for the 20th annual Wild Game Dinner. Attendees enjoyed a wide variety of things to eat, from axis, wild game chili, sausage, quail, roasted hog and more. There were 55 raffle items, in addition to door prizes, a live auction and a silent auction.
What makes a good chili?
It depends on who you ask, but Laura Coad of San Angelo just might know. She finished second at the Ladies State Chili Championship of Texas last year. She was the state winner in 1998.
“Just a good combination of good spices that people mix together,” she said.
“It’s meat and gravy.
Zweiner Town Hall
State Rep. Erin Zwiener will host a fall town hall in Johnson City to provide an update on the 86th Legislative Session, and to hear from constituents. It will be held at the Johnson City Library on October 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Fields of Faith
The Johnson City Fields of Faith Annual Community worship event will take place at Eagle Stadium on Wednesday, October 9 at 7:30 p.m.
