Announcements

Blanco County Commissioners on Tuesday approved the use of the interior of the Blanco County Courthouse for the Wild Flower Festival Youth Art Show. The Festival, scheduled for April 17, may use the lower floor of the Courthouse at times when it will not interfere with normal county business. Commissioners approved set-up on Friday after 5:00 p.m.

Chris Stewart, M.A., M.S., will present Use ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: How to Build Workforce Muscle at this year’s National Head Start Association’s Annual Conference in Dallas this May. This presentation highlights proven leadership practices that create a work environment that enhances employee confidence "muscle" - bringing out the best in people for succeeding in today’s rapidly changing business environments. Business leaders have a unique opportunity to lea ...

Charlie Ewing, President of the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Men’s Club is announcing they will be offering "The Deacon Jack Murrell Scholarship Fund" for the first time this year to a Johnson City High School graduating senior. There will be two $500.00 scholarships given from the proceeds of the Men’s Club "First Annual Jack Murrell Golf Tournament"

Good Shepherd Catholic Church invites you to join us on Sunday, March 21, 2010 beginning at 11am for a scrumptious homemade Mexican dinner. Plates include cheese enchiladas, tamale, taco, rice, beans, tortilla, homemade salsa and a dessert. You may dine in or to go plates will be available. Donations for lunch will be accepted at the door. In addition, we will be selling baked goods and chances for raffle prizes.

Vino & Pasta is an event geared to help you find that perfect pairing of wine (vino) and pasta both while enjoying the beautiful TEXAS HILL COUNTRY. Each of the nine wineries have worked with a top restaurant to make this one of your best trips ever. Stay the night and enjoy a weekend of Fun, Fun, Fun! ·Fredericksburg, Texas - Texas Hill Country - Nine wineries, making up the Fredericksburg Wine Road 290 invite you to participate in an event Saturday, March 20, 2010. ...

AARP is offering its four-hour course on safe driving for seniors at 9 am Saturday, March 13, at the First United Methodist Church. It’s open to anyone, but is aimed at drivers aged 55 or better. Completion of the class earns a discount on car insurance from most companies (but it doesn’t count for ticket dismissal).

The Stonewall Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a Spring Fish Fry on Sunday, March 21, 2010 to raise monies to retire the cost of the new fire station, built in 2009. Serving will begin at 11 a.m. Unlike their Fish Fry in October of each year, this event will be a drive-though, take-out only meal.

The Texas Men’s State Chili and Barbecue Championships have been scheduled for Saturday, March 27 at the Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. This will be the seventh annual edition of the event to be held in Johnson City. The chili cook-off will be sanctioned by Chili Appreciation Society International (CASI) and will qualify the top cooks for the Terlingua International Chili Championship.

It’s that time again for our Class of 2010 to have Senior Serve. It will be an enjoyable evening, with our seniors serving dinner and providing exciting entertainment. It will be held March 27th at 6pm at the high school commons. The money raised from this event will be used for project graduation, to provide a fun-filled evening for the graduates.

Counselors Jim Spruiell, Ph.D., and Pam Spruiell, Ph.D., will teach self-preservation during a free, four-week series for those who care for loved ones suffering from cancer or other debilitating diseases. "Creating a life while being a caregiver" will be on Wednesdays from March 17 through April 17, from 2 to 4 p.m.