Here it is, the Eve of the Fourth of July, 2009 , the Day of Independence, which was won by our forefathers 233 years ago July 4th, 1776. For generations, We The People of the United States of America have had freedoms that no other country has ever been able to match.

After reviewing declining water levels in District Monitor Wells, lower than normal rainfall, the lack of flow in local creeks and rivers, and future weather forecasts, the Blanco Pedernales Groundwater Conservation District Board of Directors has raised drought conditions in Blanco County to more severe stages. The following hydrograph of one Monitor Well shows how current water levels are lower than the water levels were during Stage Two Drought condition in 2006. In addition, drought indic ...

With dried up creek beds and tanks going dry the drought conditions have everyone in the county praying for rain. We received some rain early in the week, but just enough to knock the dust off. The county is under a burn ban and a fireworks ban because of our drought situation, please don’t think that just because it rained a little that it is OK to break these bans that are put in place for your safety and the safety of your neighbors.

On June 27th the Blanco Sheriff’s Dept. received a call that an urn with ashes marked Fairmont Memorial Park #10128, had been found under a stone at 659 Lonesome Loop. It is believed to be the remains of the brother of a woman who previously went by the name of Lareia Smith.