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Find a Blanco, Texas Restaurant

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:57:32 GMT

A Blanco, Texas restaurant to suit your (practically) every need: fast food to four star dining.

Meet the New Stripes Star in Blanco, Texas!

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 02:49:52 GMT

Meet the New Stripes Star in Blanco, Texas! Welcome to the Neighborhood Store 2290 Stripes Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday,

Blanco Classic Car Show

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 17:53:48 GMT

Join us at the 23rd Annual Blanco Classic Car Show on May 21, 2011 at the Blanco, Texas State Park. Upload pics of YOUR classic car or truck!

Benefit Scheduled Sat. March 26th at Twin Sisters Hall

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:46:48 GMT

HILL COUNTRY RESIDENTS JOINING FORCES TO HELP MILITARY FAMILY IN NEED TWIN SISTERS HALL ~ SAT. MAR. 26TH ~ 4-10PM MUSIC, BBQ PLATES, KIDS ACTIVITIES,

Computer Problems?

Sat, 11 Dec 2010 02:14:54 GMT

If your computer is giving you grief, call Fred at Blanco Computer 830-833-4641. It wouldn't surprise me if he could fix anything. Of course, if it's a website you need, go to www.RoosterMoon.com. Check it out!

Annual Community Choir Christmas Concert

Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:22:40 GMT

Each year, volunteer singers from all around the Blanco County area join together to make music for our community. Please come and enjoy a memorable concert,

Do You Have a Gem Membership?

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:33:22 GMT

Yes, there is a gym at the Gem! A fitness center for members is just one of the many services provided by the Gem of the Hills Community Center.

Making History - Traffic Light No. 2

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 19:22:27 GMT

Well, the day has finally come... When giving directions, we can no longer say Turn at THE light, because there will be TWO traffic lights! This new

Alumni Dance - Project Graduation Fundraiser

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 22:40:58 GMT

Back to the good ole days when there was a homecoming dance at TWINS :) Please help get the news out about the dance this weekend – supporting Project

Got Too Much Stuff?

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 23:34:06 GMT

I've been doing some work lately for Life Changes Estates Sales - great folks! If ya'll are thinking about having an estate sale, call Donna at 512-847-1645 for a free evalution and proposal. She'll treat you right. Be sure to tell her Sherri sent you!

Blanco Performing Arts - First Season

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 02:44:09 GMT

Mommy, I want to do that! a 3 year old Julie Pautz told her mother in 1983 when she saw a group of children playing violins at a San Antonio Symphony

UPTOWN BLANCO RESTAURANT

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:25:52 GMT

a SHINING STAR IN A ONE STOP LIGHT TOW

Hall Ensemble at Blanco Uptown Ballroom, 5 March

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 17:15:12 GMT

Last evening (5 March) we enjoyed the Hall Ensemble concert here in Blanco at the Uptown Ballroom. Karen Hall, cello is the group organizer. Julia Pautz,

Find the Best Texas Hill Country Real Estate Agent

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 16:11:29 GMT

If you are looking to buy or sell Texas Hill Country real estate, it's crucial to find the right agent for your needs.

Non-Profit Organizations

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:34:26 GMT

What would we in Blanco do without all the non-profit organizations giving their time and energy? Answer? Not much. Or maybe a whole lot more.

About That Water Crossing

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:10:01 GMT

Navigating your first Hill Country water crossing can bring back childhood memories of the old Log Ride at Six Flags.

Keep in touch with old friends back home

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:03:40 GMT

Some people might not remember me .. I am Megan Szymanowski. I move to ohio in 1997, and ever since then my family get the Blanco new paper. will i

RE/MAX Genesis - Blanco Real Estate Brokers

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:04:42 GMT

The RE/MAX Genesis office is located one block north of the Blanco Square on Main Street, in Blanco's Historical District. The renovated two-story former home retains its old-time country charm.

Pedros Mexican

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:21:19 GMT

I love to go to Blanco. My Mom is there and I go every weekend. Sunset Restaurant has always been one of my favs, just about anything you get there is

Lunch-N-Learn on Alzheimers Disease

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:03:31 GMT

Join the Alzheimer's Association for this free, educational event for family caregivers and anyone interested in learning the basics of Alzheimer's disease. Lunch is provided. Wednesday, October 14 from 11:30 to 1:00 at the Hill Country Cupboard in Johnson City (corner of 281 and 290). Please RSVP by calling 512-241-0420.

Something New For Blanco Cemetery

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:39:35 GMT

Patrick Rose will be in Blanco on Saturday, September 26 to dedicate a new American Flag and flagpole for the historic Blanco Cemetery.

Burn Ban Lifted

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:33:09 GMT

With all the recent rains, the Blanco County Commissioners have decided to lift the county-wide burn ban. Please remember, once it stops raining, it only takes a few days for things to dry out enough that burning becomes dangerous again. Be Safe!

Re: Awesome!

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:33:16 GMT

I have enjoyed great hospitality here. Heck, even the rednecks are friendly. Well worth a trip

Texas Hillcountry Bed and Breakfast

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:07:38 GMT

Choose a Texas Hillcountry Bed and Breakfast as a hub for day trips in several directions. But don't forget to relax!

Starting a Business in a Small Town

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:45:57 GMT

There are three requirements for starting a business in a small town: passion, need, and capital.

Blanco Library

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:10:09 GMT

The Blanco Library was created in 1938 by the Blanco Women's Club, and serves the southern half of Blanco County.

Advertise Your Business on Blanco-Texas.com

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:22:43 GMT

When you spend money on advertising, you want it to be effective. For targeted visitors, advertise your business on Blanco-Texas.com.

Texas Land For Sale

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:18:21 GMT

Hill Country Texas land for sale! For smaller properties (under 500 acres), contact these local Texas Hill Country real estate developers.

How a Blanco Real Estate Agent Can Help You

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:53:10 GMT

Whether you are buying or selling Texas Hill Country real estate, a Blanco real estate agent can help.

Blanco, Texas Weather

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:20:36 GMT

Don't let the Blanco, Texas weather discourage you; just make sure you're prepared for it.

WANTED: Mountain Cedar - Dead or Alive!

Sat, 30 May 2009 15:26:04 GMT

Elizabeth McGreevy, the "Cedar Lady," will give a presentation on the Mountain Cedar, aka Ashe Juniper. McGreevy will rely on updated and new research to show that not all cedars are "bad" and how they can be used to restore the Hill Country.

Lavender Festival is Coming Up

Sat, 30 May 2009 15:23:36 GMT

The Fifth Annual Blanco Lavender Festival is scheduled to be held in and around Blanco, Texas the second weekend of June 2009 (June 12 - 14, 2009).

Rainwater Harvesting on the Pedernales

Sat, 30 May 2009 15:21:35 GMT

The Davises are quite pleased with the quality of their captured rainwater, a dramatic improvement over the groundwater they relied on since 2002. They also enjoy a sense of water security that rainwater harvesting so often brings.

One of the best car shows I have seen

Thu, 21 May 2009 03:38:07 GMT

Really nice seeing great cars in a great setting. So tired of the shows where they're all crammed into a building or in some ugly parking lot.

Uptown Blanco Restaurant

Fri, 15 May 2009 18:17:16 GMT

We live at Canyon Lake and have always ventured over to Blanco to try some of the restaurants there. Oso's was always a favorite as well as the cafe

BEST car show in Texas. Period

Sat, 02 May 2009 01:01:44 GMT

I've been coming to the Blanco Classic show for almost 10 years now, and I have to rate it as my favorite car show. The setting in the park under

Blanco Churches and Houses of Worship

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 02:05:16 GMT

The wide variety of Blanco churches mean a local church home for practically everyone who desires one.

Blanco Lavender Festival

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 01:11:07 GMT

The Blanco Lavender Festival is held the second weekend of June in Blanco, the Lavender Capital of Texas. Download a lavender farms map. Lavender Market, farm tours, live music, food.

Blanco County Real Estate For Sale

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:05:30 GMT

Blanco County real estate listings from brokers and agents around the county. Find your next home here.

Uptown Blanco Restaurant's Bread Pudding!

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 23:40:45 GMT

Everything I've tried from Uptown Blanco Restaurant's menus has been fabulous! BUT, I keep going back just to enjoy the bread pudding with bourbon

FCCLA and KBB Team Up to Stop Litter

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 15:52:22 GMT

Keep Blanco Beautiful (KBB) will be launching a Cigarette Litter Prevention Program in Blanco, Texas, in October 2008. The board of directors of Keep Blanco Beautiful (an affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, Inc.) is proud to announce that it has adopted the national Cigarette Litter Prevention Program for local use.

Don't Allow This Opportunity To Go To Waste

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 20:40:51 GMT

This summer, Central Texas is experiencing an "exceptional" drought, the highest intensity of drought as categorized by the U.S. Drought Monitor. Drought means less rainfall to recharge to our underground aquifers and it can also result in higher groundwater pumping demand. As a result, water levels in Hill Country wells are declining and springs are running dry. It’s bad this year, but we’ve seen worse.

Blanco-Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:37:11 GMT

At its June 5th meeting acting on the advice of General Manager Ronald Fieseler the B-PGCD Directors approved a Stage One (mild) drought designation.

Trap - Neuter - Return Workshop [FREE]

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:52:36 GMT

Many residents feed the outdoor cats and benefit from the natural free rodent and snake control that comes with a few resident cats. However, if the cats are not sterilized, kittens are inevitable. Most of the kittens are born to die and that is a worry to compassionate folks who are concerned about the cats’ increasing numbers and safety. Learn how to humanely keep the outdoor/stray/feral cat population numbers controlled.

Blanco County Cat Coalition

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:40:07 GMT

Help the Blanco County Cat Coalition to protect feral and stray cats in the Blanco County area.

Blanco County Rainwater Harvesting Systems

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:38:11 GMT

Welcome to the Preserve Our Water Blanco County Rainwater Tour!

Advertising for the Blanco County Area

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 02:37:54 GMT

Free Classified Ads! Now you can advertise for free on the busiest site in Blanco. That means you can find most anything right here. Advertising for the Blanco County Area

Water - A Fiery Issue

Wed, 21 May 2008 17:06:04 GMT

You may hear a lot of horror stories about Texas water issues, especially in the rural areas; These are things we've not had to deal with in Blanco until recently.

Congratulations to Winners of Blanco City Council Election

Fri, 16 May 2008 05:11:22 GMT

The representation of the citizens and the Blanco environmental issues is at the heart of Keep Blanco Beautiful.

Blanco News and Views

Tue, 13 May 2008 05:33:19 GMT

Up-to-the-minute Blanco News gathered from around the 'net. Make your announcements and comments here. Submit your Blanco videos.