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AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...

Start your Search for Volunteer Opportunities in Blanco, Texas with AmericanTowns Blanco Volunteer Guide!

On behalf of non-profit groups and organizers all over Blanco County, AmericanTowns would like to invite all of you to join in on making a difference. Seize today and team...

AmericanTowns PR Tool: Getting publicity for your Blanco organization has never been easier

If your nonprofit group in Blanco is looking to let the community know about an upcoming event, activity or initiative, our PR Tool is here to help! Here's how it works: when you...

Weekend Activities in and around Blanco

Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy...

Eat Local! Great Resources in the Blanco area

What’s one small change that 1) significantly improves your health 2) helps the environment 3) boosts Texas’s economy and 4) helps you win the lottery (OK, so we made that...

Winning the Real Estate Game in Blanco in a Tough Market

Purchasing a home in Texas is one of the best investments you can make; but like so much else in life, timing is everything. Recent talk...

An Invitation to our Blanco Community: BLOG ON!

Since this site is all about Blanco, we’d like to get the unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to your...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Brandon Rohlwing Helps Teens Get Through Tough Times

Brandon Rohlwing was feeling pretty low when he stumbled upon the website ReachOut offering support to anyone questioning the meaning in life. The information he found helped give...

Cut your own Christmas Tree from tree farms in Texas

Pining for the perfect tree? Find one that’s right for your home at a Texas Christmas tree farm. Remember, not all farmers allow guests to cut their own, so be sure to call...

AmericanTowns Heroes: Donna Bailey Believes in her Students

Teaching is touted as being one of the most rewarding jobs in the world. Granted, it's not usually a high-paying job, but the satisfaction of having inspired a student to reach...

Blanco Thanksgiving 2011 - Thanksgiving Events, Volunteer Opportunities and more!

With Thanksgiving around the corner and preparations to be made, you might have a lot on your plate. That’s why AmericanTowns has put together resources for Thanksgiving...

The Power of a Single Vote - Blanco Election Information and Polling Places

Presidential elections tend to get most of the attention, but there are plenty of key local Blanco elections this year that are equally important. As they say, "all politics...

Pumpkin Patch Farms and Pumpkin Picking Guide for Texas TX

Texas Pumpkin Picking Farms and Fall Pumkin Patch Farms - go pumpkin picking at a local farm in Texas. When there's a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local...

Share and Celebrate Local Green Initiatives

AmericanTowns has just launched GreenTowns.com, a new network to connect and celebrate local green initiatives and their leaders, in Blanco and across the country. With...

Find Texas Corn Mazes - Get lost in a Texas haunted Halloween corn maze this season!

Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn mazes and it's a great, old-fashioned way to have October...

Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Texas TX

We have the best Texas apple picking orchards, apple farms, apple festivals for the state of Texas. We have found the best 'pick your own' apple orchards and apple farms in and...

Back to School for Blanco - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more

Hey, Blanco! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the school year off right - and with more sanity - with the...

The Real Estate Corner: Home won’t sell? Check these things. (The Real Estate Corner)

If your property has been sitting on the market for a while, don’t blame buyers. Re-evaluate your strategy. Take a look at what you’re offering and see how you can...

Tips for Cutting Baseboard to Make It Fit (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)

Undertaking to remodel a room or section of a house can be a giant undertaking. Each step of the process requires a large amount of attention to detail or the remodel may end up...

American Cancer Society to Honor Blanco County Survivors (Community News)

On Saturday July 23, 2011, the Blanco County Relay for Life is hosting a dinner/dance benefit, “Fiesta Relay.” All Blanco County survivors are invited and will be...

Public Records: Blanco County (Public Records)

May 2011 cases for Justice of the Peace, Precinct 4 Nora Barker, fail to yield ROW • Christopher Barnett, no valid inspection certificate • Michael Bushey, public...

4-Hers Go to Camp (Community News)

Three Blanco County 4-H members recently attended M.A.S.H. Camp at Texas A&M University, College Station. The camp is a hands-on learning experience that allows youth in Texas...

The Preservation Action Plan and the Historic Preservation Commission (Community News)

In March of 2004, the Blanco City Council voted to enter into a contract with LCRA to develop a Blanco Comprehensive Master Plan (CMP) and at the same time to make application for...

News from the Blanco Library (Community News)

Just a few more programs left for the Summer Reading Program – Gardening Magic, Historical Tools, and Giggling Game Day! Programs are every Wednesday from 2-3:30. Keep...

Blanco Cowboy Church Youth Cowboy Up for Jesus (Focus on Faith)

Following morning worship services and a BBQ lunch, the young cowboys and cowgirls once again saddled up and rode for the Brand of Jesus. After a Blessed day under the hot Texas...

Stop Worrying About Tomorrow (Focus on Faith)

Think of the cares that would be cancelled if we could escape anxiety about our tomorrows. Most find little difficulty feeling safe for one day, but facing tomorrows can be tough....

Another Year Older (Focus on Faith)

A small child looked up at her gray haired and aged granddad and asked him if he was in the ark with Noah. Granddad laughed and said, "No hun, I wasn't with Noah in the...

Keys to Overcoming, Part 3: Know Who You are In Christ! (Focus on Faith)

Psalm 100 says, “A Psalm of praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the...

Letting Go Of The Past (Focus on Faith)

Everyone has one (a past)! Some may be harboring a grudge against someone (unforgiveness), and/or still suffering the pain from being hurt; or may be miserable, with feelings of...

Who’s Who in the Blanco Cemetery: Part 14 in a series (Community News)

In last week’s article, we inquired about a military insignia that is found on the tombstone of Laura Hazel Harmon. Laura Hazel Harmon was a WAVE in the U.S. Navy. Lonie...

Local Realtor Receives Award (Community News)

Local Realtor Michelle O’Rear with J. Myane Realty received the Central Texas Region 2011 Five Star Professional Award. Texas Monthly Magazine formed a partnership with Five...

Bill's Organic Garden: Gardening Here in Texas Hill Country Can be Tough! (Columns)

By Bill Luedecke Gardening here is not for the faint of heart. We have already had triple digit weather from May forward plus those insidious high winds. Seeing as tomatoes and...

Lunches of Love Goes Greek (Community News)

On July 8, the Lunches of Love recipients were treated to a Greek luncheon provided by New Hope Lutheran Church at the Gem of the Hills. Most of the participants were brought to...

Letter to the Editor (Opinion)

Dear Editor, There is a continued wonderment as to why there are signs coming in to Blanco that call for a certain speed limit. No one seems to pay any attention to them, be they...

Ima Jessie Hobbs (Obituaries)

Ima Jessie Hobbs, 97, passed away July 7, 2011 in Fredericksburg, TX. She was born on August 7, 1913 in Blanco Co. to Jessie Edwin Sublett and Lillie Ethel Edwards Sublett. Ima...

Remember When...: A Look Back at Blanco County History (Remember When)

July 14, 1967 There would be a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Housing for the Elderly, Saturday July 15, 1967 in Johnson City to which the public was...

Texas Press Association State Capital Highlights: Governor calls EPA rule 'federal overreach' (Columns)

AUSTIN — A new rule announced July 6 by the U.S. Environmental Protection puts new controls on energy-related industries in Texas. The EPA’s Cross-State Air Pollution...

Mustard Seeds: The Tabernacle Choir Flash Mob (Mustard Seeds)

In 1972 while I was employed in Mexico City, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir arrived to perform at the Auditorio Nacional located in beautiful Chapultepec Park. In advance of the...

Department Receives New Fire Engine (Community News)

The Blanco Fire Department has received the newest addition to its arsenal. The brand new fire engine is now parked in the fire station at 5th and Pecan. Longer than any of the...

Cypress Mill Rd. Wild Fire Consumes Estimated 200 Acres (Community News)

Last Thursday afternoon, July 7, fire departments from around the area responded to a fire off Cypress Mill Road, or County Road 301, northeast of Johnson City. At 5pm, Blanco...

Blanco County Commissioners Reject L.B.J. Monument (Community News)

At the July 12 meeting of the Blanco County Commissioners Court, a proposal to place a bust of Lyndon B. Johnson on the Courthouse lawn was unanimously rejected. The Commissioners...

Vanguard Contractors Chosen for Blanco Elementary School Project (School)

In a lengthy meeting July 11, representatives of three construction companies made presentations to the Blanco ISD trustees. Superintendent Dr. Buck Ford reported that 16...

FFA Members Attend Summer Camps (School)

Several local members of the Blanco FFA Chapter have already had a busy summer attending various camps across the state. James Leachman, Rance Dollahite, Kristen Bowman and Alley...

Window Features (Debbie Vallone-Homeier)

A very important part of your home is the windows. Choosing the windows you want to have in your home will give you a great deal of enjoyment and satisfaction after the process is...

The Real Estate Corner: Take the stress out of buying a home (The Real Estate Corner)

Which emotion surges higher when buying a home … excitement or anxiety? You will probably experience both during the homebuying process. Imagining the possibilities of your...

First Baptist Church Choir Performs “We Remember Our Heritage” (Focus on Faith)

The Blanco First Baptist Church choir performed “We Remember Our Heritage” from “We Must Not Forget: A Patriotic Call for Revival in America” during the...

Goats Missing on River Bend Dr. (Blanco Blog)

If anyone finds a black and white billy goat traveling with a brownish black and white nanny goat in the area of River Bend Dr., they are Deb's. Please call her at...

Blanco County News Receives Award for Educational News (School)

The Texas Retired Teachers’ Association presented their School Bell Award for outstanding media coverage of educational news to Blanco County News. Betty McNallen presented...

Methodists Host Successful Luncheon and Style Show (Community News)

The Nurture Committee of the Blanco United Methodist Church, with the help and guidance of Shirley Cage, hosted a wonderfully successful Salad Luncheon and Style Show on Saturday,...

Trash Talk (Blanco Blog)

Recently collected along Blanco's roadside - unopened beer. Any child might have picked one up and arrived home inebriated. Please do not discard unopened bottles of alcohol...