On Monday, May 7th the LBJ Athletic Awards Program was held in the JCISD High School Commons Area. All student athletes were introduced and given recognition in each individual sport. Then each sport showcased their highlights of the season and handed out specific sport awards. They then wrapped up the night with the specialty awards of Most Outstanding Athlete, Eagle Heart and Eagle Sportsmanship.

At its regular meeting on May 8, the Blanco County Commissioners Court passed a resolution recognizing May 2012 as Older Americans Month in Blanco County. The resolution which passed unanimously reads as follows: Whereas Blanco County is home to more than 3,000 citizens aged 60 and older and; Whereas Blanco County is committed to helping all individuals maintain their health and independence in later life and; Whereas the older adults in Blanco County have an important role in sharing knowle ...

There was a time, a time before Craigslist. A time before Ebay even. A time when the local garage sale reigned supreme. When people brought all of their unwanted items outside of their homes on Saturday afternoons and random shoppers would drive down a street and throw money at the sellers feet in earnest.

State Law requires county appraisal districts to notify property owners about changes in their property’s value. On May 1, 2012, the Blanco County Appraisal District mailed 3,429 property owners letters showing their 2012 proposed appraised values. Hollis Boatright, Chief Appraiser for Blanco County, reminds property owners that the letter of appraised value is not a tax bill, so please do not pay at this time.

On Tuesday, May 15th the student body of LBJ High School will be on hand as scholarships are presented to members of the Class of 2012 in what will be a “new tradition” in JC – the Student Superlative and Senior Scholarship Ceremony. In the past scholarships were presented as part of the Graduation Ceremony.