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BLANCO COUNTY, Texas
Pronounced: "blank oh, rhymes with plank"
"no slogan"
County Seat: Johnson CityEst: 1858
County Borders: N: Burnet; NW: Llano; E: Hays; NE: Travis;
SE: Kendall; SW: Comal; W: Gillespie
County Population (2007): 9,067
Businesses (2000):COL Index (2008): 82.1
Zip Codes: 78606, 78636, 78654, 78663
Area Codes: 830Time Zone: CST
Center Line Coordinates: 30° 23' N; 98° 24' W
Major Highways: US 281, 290, TX 71, RR 962, RR 1320, RR 1323, RR 2766
Rivers: Pedernales, Blanco, Little Blanco
Lakes: no majors
Area: 713 sm
Elevation: 800 to 1,800 ft
Quick Links To Directory Listings: Blanco, Johnson City
REFERENCES
CITIES AND TOWNS:Blanco, Cypress Mill, Hye, Johnson City, Round Mountain, Sandy, Twin Sisters
All of Blanco County is within the Texas Hill Country. For our definition of the boundaries of the Texas Hill Country, see: Definition & Maps.
COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
County Judge Bill Guthrie
Ofc: 830-868-4266; Fax: 830-868-9112
Blanco County Courthouse, PO Box 387, Johnson City, TX 78636
Web: www.co.blanco.tx.us (includes contact information and phone numbers for County Judge, Commissioners, Blanco County government offices as well as county information).
Email: bguthrie@moment.net
Council meets 2nd Tue at 9a, at the Courthouse.
COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS:
CAPITAL AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (CAPCOG)
Ofc: 512-916-6000, Fax: 512-916-6001
6800 Burleson Road, Building 310, Suite 165, Austin, TX 78744
Web: www.capcog.org, Email: bvoights@capcog.org
COUNTY CHAMBER AND TOURISM: None
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES:
BLANCO COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Joe Stewart, President: 830-868-0873
803 S. Hwy 281, POB 1315, Johnson City, TX 78636
Web: www.blancocountyedc.com
Email: info@BlancoCountyEDC.com
Meets third Wed at 9:30a, alternating at the Johnson City Library and Blanco Library
PRINCIPAL BUSINESS: ranching, tourism, parks, retirement communities
WEATHER: Weather Underground (Johnson City)
SUN & MOON RISE & SET TIMES: For US Naval Observatory data for this area,
click: Table
MEDIA COVERAGE: Latest News
MAPS: Google, more maps
ROADS: For detailed listing of county, state and federal roads in Blanco County, including an interactive map, click: Roads
HISTORY:
HANDBOOK OF TEXAS ONLINE: TSHA
COUNTY TXGENWEB PROJECT (genealogical/historical information, including cemeteries, markers, maps, census data, surname queries): TXGenWeb
Book: "Heritage of Blanco County Texas", by Blanco County News; Blanco, Texas; Curtis Media Corporation; 1987
Book: "Blanco County History", by John Stribling Moursund; Nortex Press, Burnet, Texas; 1979
Book: "Blanco County Families for One Hundred Years", by John Stribling Moursund; Nortex Press, Burnet, Texas; Revised 1981
Stanley: www.texfiles.com/texashistory/blancohistory.htm
BLANCO COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: See full details in Directory below.
More history at Portal city profiles in list shown above, including Blanco and Johnson City.
PROPERTY TAX (2011: /$100): County: 0.3519; Blanco ISD: 1.1607; JC ISD: 1.1930;
Groundwater: 0.0231; N ESD: .0911; S ESD: .0685; City of Blanco: .2583; City of Johnson City: .2970; www.blancocad.com
CEMETERIES:
See cemetery listings in each town profile, and: Blanco County Cemetery Photos, Facts & Directions
OTHER PROFILES: US Census Quick Facts; TXCIP; Wikipedia; Podunk; City Data
NOTES:
For current Burn Ban status, click here: JCVFD
We welcome submission of updates, additions, corrections & digital photos, without compensation.
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATION DIRECTORY
NOTE: See City pages and web sites shown above and below. See detailed listings within each city profile shown above.
BLANCO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES LOCATED IN CITY OF JOHNSON CITY
BLANCO COUNTY COMMISSIONER'S COURT & COUNTY JUDGE: 830-868-4266. Meets 2nd Tue at 9a, at the Courthouse. Web: www.co.blanco.tx.us (includes contact information and phone numbers for County Judge, Commissioners, Blanco County government offices as well as county information). County Judge Bill Guthrie. Blanco County offices are located in the Courthouse or Courthouse Annex in Johnson City unless shown otherwise below.
BLANCO COUNTY, ANNEX BUILDING: 101 E Cypress, Johnson City, TX 78636. On N side of Courthouse Square
BLANCO COUNTY, ADULT PROBATION OFFICE: 830-868-4008
BLANCO COUNTY, APPRAISAL DISTRICT: 830-868-4013; 615 N Nugent Ave (Spur 356), Johnson City, TX 78636. www.blancocad.com
BLANCO COUNTY, APPRAISAL DISTRICT MAPPING DEPT: JC Courthouse Annex: 830-868-7036
BLANCO COUNTY, COUNTY ATTORNEY: 830-868-4447; Dean Mayne
BLANCO COUNTY, COUNTY CLERK: 830-868-7357; Karen Newman: POB 65, 101 E Cypress, Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX 78636.
BLANCO COUNTY, CONSTABLE, Precinct 1: 830-868-4266, Larry Haley
BLANCO COUNTY, CONSTABLE, Precinct 4: 830-868-4212, Ronnie Steubing
BLANCO COUNTY, COUNTY INSPECTOR: 830-868-2117
BLANCO COUNTY, COUNTY SURVEYOR: Dale Allen Sultemeier
BLANCO COUNTY, COUNTY TREASURER: 830-868-4566, Camille Swift
BLANCO COUNTY, DISTRICT CLERK: 830-868-0973, Debbie Elsbury, 101 E Cypress, Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX 78636. Email: districtclerk@co.blanco.tx.us
BLANCO COUNTY, DRIVER LICENSE DIVISION: 830-868-7581
BLANCO COUNTY, FAIRGROUND: 830-868-7557
BLANCO COUNTY, FARM SERVICE AGENCY: County Executive Director, Ricky Neffendorf @ 830-997-3453, ext 2 in FBG or 830-868-4656, ext 2 in JC on Tues.
BLANCO COUNTY, INDIGENT HEALTH CARE: 830-868-7208 At Courthouse
BLANCO COUNTY, COUNTY JUDGE'S OFFICE: 830-868-4266
BLANCO COUNTY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Precinct 1: 830-868-4888; Terry Carter: POB 405, Johnson City, TX 78636
BLANCO COUNTY, MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION: 830-868-7178, 101 E Cypress, Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX 78636.
BLANCO COUNTY, 911 RURAL ADDRESSING: 830-868-0208
BLANCO COUNTY, PRECINCT NO 2: 830-868-4471. Commissioner James Sultemeier, POB 471, Johnson City, TX 78636
BLANCO COUNTY, SHERIFF'S OFFICE: 830-868-7104. Sheriff Bill Elsbury.
BLANCO COUNTY, TAX ASSESSOR/COLLECTOR: 830-868-4013. Hollis Boatright: POB 465, 101 E Cypress, Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX 78636.
BLANCO COUNTY, VOTER REGISTRATION: 830-868-7179
NORTH BLANCO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT: Meets 7p, at location alternating between the EMS Station and Fire Station.
44th DISTRICT COURT: Dan Mills, 101 E Cypress, Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX 78636. See District Clerk listing above.
BLANCO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES LOCATED IN CITY OF BLANCO
BLANCO COUNTY, JUSTICE OF THE PEACE, Precinct 4: 830-833-4212; H.R. (Bob) Riley, Blanco, TX 78606
BLANCO COUNTY, PRECINCT NO 1, Annex South: 830-833-5331. Commissioner John Wood, POB 1437, Blanco, TX 78606
BLANCO COUNTY, PRECINCT NO 4, Annex South: 830-833-1077. Commissioner Paul Granberg, POB 942, Blanco, TX 78606. Blcomm4@moment.net
BLANCO COUNTY TRAPPER: 830-833-4453; cell: 210-488-4855; Joe Finch, Blanco, TX 78606
SOUTH BLANCO COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES DISTRICT:
BLANCO COUNTY GOVERNMENT OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE IN BLANCO COUNTY
BLANCO COUNTY, PRECINCT NO 3 FACILITY: 830-825-3270. Commissioner Robert Mauck, POB 36, 862 E RR 962, Round Mountain, TX 78663
STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICES LOCATED IN BLANCO COUNTY
TEXAS AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE, BLANCO COUNTY: 830-868-7167; POB 189, 101 E Cypress, Courthouse Annex, Johnson City, TX 78636. Fax 830-868-2348. Web: http://agextension.tamu.edu. http://blanco-co.tamu.edu. Gretchen Sanders, Blanco County Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Sciences and 4-H & Youth Development. Email: glsanders@ag.tamu.edu.
Blog: http://tceblogs.tamu.edu/mt/blanco; Todd Swift, Blanco County Extension Agent, Agriculture and Natural Resources. Web: http://blanco-tx.tamu.edu; Email: Blanco-tx@tamu.edu
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS): 830-868-4691; At Courthouse in Johnson City.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY (DPS): Drivers License Offices: 830-868-7581; Johnson City, TX 78636.
TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT): Johnson City, TX 78636. 830-868-7166; 830-868-7665; Rodney Stewart, Ed Collins, Howard Lyons, Engineer
TEXAS FOREST SERVICE: 830-868-7949, Fax 830-868-9040; POB 1718, 200 N Avenue G, Old Annex, Johnson City, TX 78636. The Texas A&M University System. Office in Johnson City covers 5 counties. Provides technical assistance to landowners in forest related matters including oak wilt, tree health, tree selection, arboricultural consultation, and prevention and control of wildfires. TFS administers the Oak Wilt Suppression Project that can offer cost-shares to qualified landowners in most Central Texas counties. Robert Edmonson, Staff Forester, cell: 979-220-0913, email: redmonson@tfs.tamu.edu. http://texasforestservice.tamu.edu
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE DEPARTMENT: 512-288-0895; www.tpwd.state.tx.us. See Parks. Provides technical assistance to landowners in all aspects of native wildlife and habitat management, including game, non-game, and endangered species. Experts are available to assist in the preparation of detailed wildlife management plans. Blanco and Hays counties.
BLANCO STATE PARK: 101 Park Road 23, Blanco, TX 78606-4835.
Information & Reservations: 830-833-4333/5388
LBJ STATE PARK & HISTORIC SITE: 830-644-2420; POB 238, US Hwy 290 E,
Stonewall, TX 78671. (www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/lyndon_b_johnson)
PEDERNALES FALLS STATE PARK: 2585 Park Road 6026, Johnson City, TX 78636. Information & Reservations: 830-868-7304. Located 9 miles east of Johnson City (go out RR 2766);
www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/findadest/parks/pedernales_falls
TEXAS PARKS & WILDLIFE GAME WARDEN: Don Jackson, cell: 830-330-0322
TEXAS STATE OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS: 830-868-2866
TEXAS WORKFORCE CENTER OF BLANCO COUNTY, Employment Employer Services: 830-868-4429. Fax: 830868-9300. POB 851, Room 200, Post Office Building, 201 S. Avenue G, Johnson City, TX 78636. Workforce development. Jean Zachary, Site Coordinator. E-mail: blanco@tstar.net
FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OFFICES LOCATED IN BLANCO COUNTY
FARM SERVICE AGENCY (FSA): Administers the Farm Bill as passed by Congress. Several programs are currently in operation including EQUIP, CRP, TAP, LAP, NAP, and loan programs. Blanco: County: 830-868-4656, Gillespie: 830-997-3453, Hays: 512-392-3202, Llano and Mason: 325-347-5740. www.fsa.usda.gov
(US) NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS): Assist landowners in preparing conservation plans, developing prescribed burning plans, and assisting with brush control, pond construction, terrace installation, and erosion control. NRCS also publishes soil surveys for each county. Blanco County: 830-868-7237, Gillespie: 830-997-3349, Hays: 830-379-0930, Llano: 325-247-5154, Mason: 325-347-5749. www.yx.nrcs.usda.gov
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE: 830-833-4918; 402 4th St, Blanco, TX, 78606. www.usps.com
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE: 830-868-7211; 201 S Ave G, Johnson City, TX 78636. www.usps.com
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE: 830-825-3421; 10603 N US 281, Round Mountain, TX 78636. www.usps.com
UNITED STATES POST OFFICE: 830-644-2663; 14490 E US Highway 290, Stonewall, TX 78671. www.usps.com
LYNDON B. JOHNSON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: 830-868-7128; 100 Ladybird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636. E-mail: Reba_Robards@nps.gov. Web: www.nps.gov/lyjo. See Parks
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, INTERIOR DEPT, NATIONAL PARKS SERVICE: 830-868-7128; Johnson City, TX 78636. Web: www.firstgov.gov
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION, USDA SERVICE CENTER: 830-868-4656. Johnson City, TX 78636. Web: www.firstgov.gov
WILDLIFE SERVICES (USDA-APHIS-WS): Assists landowners in predator and nuisance animal control. This agency traps and removes animals in both urban and rural settings. Blanco, Gillespie, Llano and Mason counties: 830-896-6535, Hays County: 409-845-6201.http://aphis.usda.gov/ws
STATE & FEDERAL OFFICES LOCATED ELSEWHERE
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
THAT REPRESENT THE TEXAS HILL COUNTRY
Click: State & Federal Offices
COUNTY-WIDE NON-PROFITS & SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS
NOTE: For Blanco specific or Johnson City specific non-profits and social organizations, go to Blanco Non-Profits and Johnson City Non-Profits
ALTZHEIMER'S CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP: Meets 1st Tue, 2p at First United Methodist Church in Johnson City. JoAnn Routh, 830-868-7417. www.alz.org/texascapital
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY RELAY FOR LIFE: Relay is an overnight, fun-filled team event for all ages. Form a team and join the American Cancer Society Relay For Life to help find a cure for cancer. Annual fundraiser event to be held April in Blanco. Info @ 2007 Chairman Al Turner 830-833-5374 or 512-576-8959. Wendy Smith 830-833 5584 or 210-842-1555. Ernest O'Dell @ 830-833-0287 or 210-347-7378 eodell@moment.net. Web: www.cancer.org. 1-800-227-2345. www.acsevents.org
AMERICAN LEGION MEMORIAL HIGHWAY POST 352: Meets on 4th Thur at 7:30p at 803 13th St, Blanco, TX 78606 (except Nov & Dec) Auxiliary Unit 352 serves a pot luck at 6:30p. Wartime veterans always welcome. Members are encouraged from all of Blanco County, plus Spring Branch and Fischer areas. For further information: Ted Weeks, Commander, 830-228-4556. A congressionally chartered mutual-aid organization of military veterans founded to benefit those veterans who served during a wartime. www.legion.org.
AMERICAN RED CROSS, Hill Country Chapter: 830-257-4677;333 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78028. hccarc@ktc.com. A humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Serves Blanco, Gillespie, Mason, Menard, Kimble and Kerr counties.
Blanco County ARC Representative: Martha Mason, 361-549-8535
BLANCO COUNTY ASSOCIATION OF RETIRED EDUCATORS (B-CARE): Contact Cindy Sultemeier, 830-868-7290. mnab@txwinet.com. This group seeks to provide meaningful information to its membership to enhance health and well being. They provide a collective voice with the legislature on items of concern to all. Donations go toward student scholarships.
BLANCO COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION: 830-868-0873; Joe Stewart, President, 803 S Hwy 281, POB 1315, Johnson City, TX 78636. Web: www.blancocountyedc.com, Email: info@BlancoCountyEDC.com. Meets third Wed at 9:30a, alternating at the Johnson City Library and Blanco Library.
BLANCO COUNTY CAT COALITION (BCCC): 512-318-5875; POB 1302, Johnson City, TX 78636. Improving the Lives of Stray and Feral Cats Through Adoption Services, Emergency Pet Shelter Services, and Feral Cat "Trap-Neuter-Return" Services. Serving Blanco County. Meets monthly alternating between Johnson City and Blanco.
Web: www.BlancoCountyCat.org; Email: info@BlancoCountyCat.org
BLANCO COUNTY CHILD WELFARE & FAMILY ADVOCACY BOARD: 512-466-6445. Meets 3rd Thu at 6p at the Methodist Church in Johnson City. Meetings open to all. Agenda posted the Fri before at Courthouse in JC. To report abuse: 1-800-252-5400. Contact Brenda Adair-Chairman, at mailing address POB 213, Johnson City TX 78636. Tax deductible donations may be sent to same address. See Portal Mini-web: www.HillCountryPortal.com/web/blancocountycpfa. Mission: To encourage and promote activities that benefit Blanco County children involved in court-ordered protective custody as well as those underprivileged children in need of services. You can make a difference in the life of a child.
BLANCO COUNTY FAIR & RODEO ASSOCIATION: 512-940-7073; Blanco, TX 78606. www.bcfra.org, info@bcfra.org. A non-profit organization that raises funds for scholarships for graduating seniors by holding events throughout the year. We hope you will join us and thank your for your support of our association. Members are the driving force of the organization. Annual fair & rodeo in August at Blanco County Fairgrounds in Johnson City. Vendor Contact: Katy Odiorne, 830-868-7053
BLANCO COUNTY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: 830-868-4571 (Betty McNallen, Chair). Habitat for Humanity is a Christian organization established 30 years ago with the goal of eliminating poverty housing from the face of the earth. In year 2005 Habitat built its 200,000th home. The organization builds in 100 countries around the globe, making it one of the largest home builders in the world. Habitat only goes into communities where they are invited by members of that community, making it a grass-roots organization. Though unashamedly Christian in purpose and roots, Habitat extends its mission to all regardless of religion - or lack thereof. The Blanco County Chapter, made up of a group of your friends and neighbors, is associated with the Austin Habitat for Humanity Affiliate, one of the largest affiliates in the country.
BLANCO COUNTY HISTORICAL COMMISSION: Meets quarterly at various locations. Rebecca Howerton, Blanco County Vice Chair (South), 830-833-4950, or Sherry Jenkins, Blanco County Vice Chair (North), 830-868-3243
BLANCO COUNTY INTERAGENCY COUNCIL: 830-868-7167. Meets 2nd Tue of odd months at noon at the Blanco County Courthouse Annex in Johnson City. At this meeting, all of the agencies serving Blanco County residents meet together to discuss what we do and network. There is available a hardcopy Help & Services Guide for county residents highlighting all of these agencies. There is an electronic version posted on our web site: http://blanco-co.tamu.edu/Publications.cfm. Contact: Gretchen Sanders at the Extension office.
BLANCO COUNTY MASTER GARDENERS ASSOCIATION: 830-868-7167. Meets 2nd Tue @ Johnson City Fire Department, alternatively at 1p & 7p. We are an arm of the Blanco County Extension Office & the Texas Master Gardeners at Texas A&M. We provide public education in horticulture & community support for horticulture projects. Susan Evans, President. Jim Meadows, Extension Coordinator, 830-868-7167. Operates Gardener Hotline each Thu from 8a-12 noon. Certification requires 50 hours of training from Texas A&M over a 3 month period (offered every 2 years), plus 50 hours of service on local MG projects. Contact: Todd Swift, Blanco County Extension Agent, Texas Cooperative Extension, Blanco County, 830-868-7167. Web: www.blanco-texas.com/master-gardener-blanco-county.html.
BLANCO COUNTY PREDATOR CONTROL ASSOCIATION (BCPCA): 830-868-0873; c/o Joe Stewart, 6457 RR 1323, Johnson City, TX 78636. Mission is to support predator control activities, including paying a portion of the Blanco County Trapper's salary. If you have problems with predatory animals, call our Trapper: Joe Finch, Ofc: 830-833-4453, Cell: 210-488-4855. Donations needed to support this program to help the deer numbers and sheep and goat producers (send to this address).
BLANCO COUNTY PRESCRIBED BURN ASSOCIATION: 830-868-7237, Ext 3 (NRCS office in C). The BPBA was established in Oct 2005 with four goals: share equipment, share labor, train members, and foster good relations between neighbors and within the community in regard to the sue of prescribed burns. BPBA is a chapter of the Hill Country Prescribed Burning Association (based in Kerrville) and works in cooperation with the Pedernales Soil and Water Conservation District and the Natural Resources Conservation Service. Chairman: Al Lindig. 55 members. Prescribed burning is a soil enrichment process that adds needed nitrogen back into the soil for greater plant production. Burning cleans up dead litter build-up and enhances wildlife habitat by creating a niche for forbs production. Burning also helps control invasive species and puts land back Into a more balanced environment.
BLANCO COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE: 830-833-5584. American Cancer Society, Wendy Smith, POB 269, Johnson City, TX 78636. Annual fundraising event. Web: www.cancer.org/relayonline. E-mail: contact: wendy_78606@earthlink.net
BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT SEARCH AND RESCUE UNIT: A 501(c)3 non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to assisting law enforcement agencies and other groups that are searching for lost people. This SAR unit provides off-road services by horseback, foot and all-terrain vehicles to perform search operations. Members devote hours to training and to SAR operations, and provide their our own equipment and transportation. Since no public tax funds are received, they depend on support of the community for donations of money, equipment and supplies. Annual fundraising event at the Blanco County Fairgrounds in late April. Contact Kimberly Radich, 830-469-9677.
BLANCO COUNTY YOUTH COUNCIL: 830-833-5335. POB 1255, Blanco, TX 78606. Web: http://blanco-co-tamu.edu. E-mail blanco-tx@tamu.edu). Info: Charlene 830-868-7167, 830-833-5335. Annual Youth Stock Show: All Blanco County youths are invited to participate regardless of affiliation with 4-H, FFA or FCCLA. Prize money or scholarship donations may be mailed to Blanco County Youth Council, POB 1255, Blanco, TX 78606.
BLANCO-PEDERNALES GROUNDWATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: 830-868-9196; Meet 3rd Tue at 7p at 601 West Main Street, Johnson City, TX 78636. Ron Fieseler-General Manager. www.blancocountygroundwater.org
CAPITOL AREA FOOD BANK: This organization provides food to the needy in Blanco County. Food distribution is at the Johnson City Housing Authority, 304 S Avenue F, on the 3rd Tue of every month from 11a until 1p, or until they run out of food. Donations are welcomed and needed. Anyone from Blanco County may come. Volunteers are needed to help with distribution (contact Mimi Garcia @ 830-743-2047). Contact Glenda Shayne, at CAFB: 512-684-2112 regarding eligibility to receive food, or to become a sponsor or make a donation. Every $5 donated provides $25 worth of nutritious food. Mark your donation for The Johnson City Location. Sometimes referred to as the Blanco County Food Bank. This is a separate organization from the Johnson City Food Pantry (see Johnson City listings).
CARTS: Toll-free 1-800-456-RIDE. Transportation services for 169 communities since 1979.
CHILI APPRECIATION SOCIETY INTERNATIONAL (CASI), Inc.: 512-567-2835; 112 Leaning Oak, Johnson City, TX 78636. Alan Dean, Executive Director. Email: pepperdean@ctesc.net. Web: www.chili.org.
CHRISTMAS J.O.Y. (Johnson City Outreach for Youth): Stephanie Haley, 830-868-0837. We help needy children (newborns through age 17) with provision of clothes and toys at Christmas (141 children Christmas 2006). Applications for assistance available at Super S & JC Record Courier, and completed applications may be turned in at the JC Record Courier and City Hall. Annual fundraiser (funnel cake sales) at Lights Spectacular and acceptance of donations throughout the year. Volunteers & donations needed.
EARLY BIRD 4H CLUB: 830-868-7167. Meets second Tue, Pleasant Hill School. Contact: Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Blanco County.
EXTENSION EDUCATION ASSOCIATION: 830-868-7167. Contact: Gretchen Sanders, Blanco County Extension Agent, Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Blanco County, POB 189, Johnson City, TX 78636
FRIENDS OF LBJ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK:
Office: 830-868-7128 x222
POB 1831, 100 Lady Bird Ln, Johnson City, TX 78636. Click:Map
Join Us ! We are a Non-Profit, Volunteer Support Organization
for
the LBJ National Historical Park.
Volunteers & donations are warmly welcomed.
Web: www.FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.org. Email: info@FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.org
HILL COUNTRY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER: 512-756-2607; POB 27, 1001 N Hill, Burnet, TX 78611. "Believe the Hurt, Begin the Healing", Serving Blanco, Burnet, Lampasas, Llano, Mason & San Saba Counties. Multi-disciplinary agency to facilitate the prevention, detection, investigation and treatment of Child Abuse. Provides free services to abused children and their families. Annual fund-raising event: Pedal Power Wildflower Ride. E-mail: hccac@tstar.net. Web: www.hccac.org.
HILL COUNTRY CATTLE WOMEN CHAPTER OF TEXAS CATTLE WOMEN: Contact: Beverly Lacy, 830-229-5604. Promote and support the production of beef industry, support private property rights by encouraging state and federal legislation to maintain those rights. Non-profit, non-political. Meetings 3rd Tue, but no meetings in July, Aug, Nov, Dec. Time: 10-10:30a Social. A program usually follows the business meeting. Cost varies, according to meeting place, and this is for the luncheon (Beef, of course!!) which follows each meeting. No cost for attending just the meeting and not having lunch. Annual dues $30. Held in different area of the Hill Country and planned by members living in that area. Members from 12 counties across the Hill Country. Monthly newsletter.
HILL COUNTRY SPURS 4-H CLUB: Meets 3rd Tue at 6:30p, at Blanco County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Contact: Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Blanco County, 830-868-7167. www.HillCountrySpurs.org
HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT-TEXAS: 830-868-2427; cell: 512-757-1172; fax: 830-868-2427; POB 373, 804 Danz Well Rd, Johnson City, TX 78636. Amy Normand, Executive Director. Lands-on Learning for Land Stewards. amy@hmitexas.org; www.hmitexas.org
(THE) NATURE CONSERVANCY: 830-868-4830; 302 E Main St, Johnson City, TX 78636. www.nature.org.
OLDER ADULT RURAL SERVICES (OARS): Helps the elderly stay independent by providing transportation to the doctor and grocery store, picking up prescriptions, making friendly phone calls and visits. Those who are in need of assistance may call 830-868-2672. Volunteers are asked to drive once a month, or for those who do not wish to drive, there are other opportunities to help. In 2006, OARS volunteers spent 320 hours on the road, driving 9400 miles, serving 159 clients. Program Director: Diane Burke, 830-868-2672.
PEDERNALES WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT COOP: 830 868 4528; 4256 RR 1320, Johnson City, TX 78636. Romelia & Harris Greenwood
SOARING EAGLES 4H CLUB: 830-868-7167. Meets third Wed, at Blanco County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 5:30p. Contact: Texas AgriLife Extension Service, Blanco County, 830-868-7167; POB 189; Johnson City, TX 78636
EMERGENCIES (Police, Fire, EMS/Medical) Dial 911 |  |
CRISIS HOTLINES: click Hotlines-Emergencies |
 CALL or e-Locate BEFORE YOU DIG!Free Texas 811 Locator 1-800-344-8377 www.texas811.com |
HILL COUNTRY-WIDE UTILITY PROVIDERS:
For Hill Country area utility service providers (electric, gas, water, sewer, trash),
telecom providers (land lines, cellular service, TV, internet), and related services (package delivery, newspaper, etc.), click: Utilities & Telecom
SANDY ROAD GUEST HAUS:
An upscale Western-style Guest House Bed & Breakfast
in a Beautiful Ranch Setting in the Gorgeous Texas Hill Country
B&B Reservations & Information: 281-300-7177
9242 RR 1320 (Sandy Road), Johnson City, TX 78636
Web: www.SandyRoadGuestHaus.com Email: info@SandyRoadGuestHaus.com
Come Relax & Enjoy!
FRIENDS OF LBJ NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Office: 830-868-7128 x222 POB 1831, 100 Lady Bird Lane, Johnson City, TX 78636. Click: Map Coming 2011 Events: March 26: 4th Annual LBJ 100 Bicycle Tour April 14/15: Reflections of the '60s at LBJ Ranch: Anniversary of Elementary & Secondary Education Act of 1965, at LBJ Ranch
June 4: Movies Under the Stars, at the LBJ Ranch July 9: Movies Under the Stars, at the LBJ Ranch August 27: 103rd Anniversary of LBJ's Birth Wreathlaying Ceremony, at the LBJ Ranch
November 26, December 3, 17: Christmas at the Boyhood Home, 1920s Style, at Johnson City
December 10: "Timeless Christmas in Johnson City", A 1920s Christmas at the Boyhood Home, and a 1860s Christmas, at the Johnson Settlement |
Friends: www.FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.org
Email: info@FriendsOfLBJNationalPark.orgNPS Web: www.nps.gov/lyjo
Click for Hill Country:
MAPS, CALENDAR &
FOR SALE ! HISTORIC Barnwell House  Johnson City Texas Hill Country Courthouse Square Just $399,000 Click: Virtual Tour 512-844-0138 Agave Realty |
Vallone Real Estate |
Blanco County
Cat Coalition
Annual Fundraiser
Trap,
Neuter & Return
Feral Cats
Please Donate to this worthy cause.
Non-Profit Organization
512-318-5875
www.BlancoCountyCat.org
Best Kept Secret
in Town!
Texas 290 Diner
Where The Locals Eat
Menu Lunch & Specials,
Take-Outs, Party Events
11a-2p
300 E. Main, Johnson City
830-868-2424
www.Texas290Diner.com
Johnson City Inn www.BestWestern.com 107 S. Hwy 281/290 Downtown Johnson City, TX 830-868-4044 866-243-1250 1-800-WESTERN |
| Johnson City Library Donation Pavers Donate A Memory! Forever Memorials! Call or Click for Details Buy An Engraved Paver For Setting In The New Library Porch Floor  Contact: Johnson City Women's Civic Club Sharon Cofran 281-543-4410 sharoncofran@cofran.com |
