Darryl James Weisenbaugh, age 63, of Johnson City, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2013 at University Hospital in San Antonio surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with liver disease. Darryl was born in Wayne, Michigan on May 1, 1950 to George and Marion Weisenbaugh.

Darryl James Weisenbaugh, age 63, of Johnson City, Texas, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2013 at University Hospital in San Antonio surrounded by his loving wife and children after a courageous battle with liver disease. Darryl was born in Wayne, Michigan on May 1, 1950 to George and Marion Weisenbaugh. After graduating from John Glenn High School in 1968, he married his high school sweetheart, Sharon Russell, on November 9 of that same year. He was drafted into the U.S.

Johnson City residents turned out in record numbers on Saturday, May 11th to cast their ballots in the general election to vote for the mayor and three city council representatives. 130 residents took advantage of early voting, while another 159 voters participated on the day of the election. A total of 289 votes were cast in this years election, which was about a 60% increase in voter turnout from 2012 when only 170 people voted in all.

AUSTIN, Texas – The University of Texas at Austin is Texas’ premier public research university, home to more than 50,000 students, 2,700 faculty members and 19,000 staffers. In December 2012, about 3,100 students received degrees. The following student from your area graduated from The University of Texas at Austin last fall: Taylor Summy, daughter of Curt and Rita Summy of Johnson City, has earned a Bachelor of Science in kinesiology with all-level teacher certification.

Elaine Swiss spoke to the Hill Country Spurs 4-H Club this month to invite members and parents to a free competitive trail clinic for area junior riders, aged 10-18, on Saturday, February 9 at the Swiss Ranch in Round Mountain. More than 20 club members learned the basics of competitive trail and what to expect at the clinic which is offered in conjunction with the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC) Region 4 Convention and Annual Awards Banquet.

Teachers and Staff of Stonewall Headstart, Inc. in the beginning stages of a six week training course: Active Crisis Continuum Training (A.C.C.T.) led by Officer Chris Ayala and his team from the Fredericksburg Police Department. This training ensures the highest level of continuous management of risks for protecting our children.

An annual scholarship is awarded to a senior from Johnson City ISD and a senior from Blanco ISD whose Parents are members of Blanco County Farm Bureau. “Youth are the future of agriculture, and the Farm Bureau invests a substantial amount of time and money in youth leadership development,” said Blanco County Farm Bureau Director Adrian Schulze.

Professor Bryan Massey from the University of Central Arkansas answered questions from students of The Dragonfly International School recently at The Benini Galleries and Sculpture Ranch. Massey, was removing a sculpture to deliver it to new owners in Austin, and installing a new eleven foot high sculpture on the ranch, when students climbed out of their buses and were abuzz with questions.

The LBJ Eagle varsity boys basketball team played their county and district rival the Blanco Panthers on Friday, January 25 at LBJ High School gym. The game was close and exciting throughout and wasn’t decided until the final minutes. Each team played excellent, tight defense and points were at a premium but in the end the Panthers came away with a hard fought 40-32 win.

Top 10 Signs You Need A Spa Appointment Going to a spa isn’t an indulgence; it’s a coping mechanism! Is your list of guilty pleasures topped with a spa getaway,but your convienced that you can’t afford it or don’t deserve it? You can and you do! Save money by shopping local, schedule during the off season -when rates are lowest.

Have you always wanted to make a difference in your community, but didn’t know where to start? All around Texas, women are finding that a crown can serve as a “megaphone” to promote a cause or issue. The International Pageant System recognizes women of all ages for their accomplishments, and their desire to make a difference in their communities.

Hill Country Memorial (HCM) and Jennifer Dulaney, M.D., are cosponsoring the thirteenth annual “Girl Talk” seminar Tuesday, Feb. 26, at Fredericksburg Elementary School Cafeteria, 1608 N. Adams Street, starting at 6:30 p.m. The free seminar is designed for young women ages eight and older and their moms or other female caregivers.

On Tuesday Feb 5th the highly acclaimed “Believing God” study will begin at First Christian Church. The facilitator for the study will be Joni Topper. Books can be ordered at Patti@jcfirstchristian.org. Classes will begin at 6:00pm on Tuesdays. For more information call 512 297-4849.

Fredericksburg, Texas – When a loved one is facing a life-limiting illness, Hill Country Memorial (HCM) Hospice provides expert care and support when it is needed most. While families rely on its services during challenging times, HCM Hospice relies on strong support from the community to serve its patients through donations of both time and monetary contributions.

And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 The Scriptures teach that each of us is involved in a spiritual battle with eternal ramifications (2 Corinthians 10:3-5; Galatians 5:7-8).