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Read More Upcoming Events 8/5/2024 City of Blanco Meetings for the week of August 5-9, 2024 Read More Attention Blanco Residents and Citizens of the Blanco Area 7/31/2024 The City of Blanco is accepting nominations and applications for the transportation planning and advisory committee, also known as TPAC.  With recent leadership changes at city council, and as a possible announcement of a proposed bypass approaches, the City naturally to reevaluate the purpose, function, structure, and composition of the TPAC.  The City also hopes to carefully consider the integration of TPAC’s function and work as the City updates its comprehensive master plan.  Read More Drought Contingency Stage 4 7/9/2024 The City of Blanco has moved into Stage 4 of our Drought Contingency Plan effectively immediately. Read More Pecan Bottom Park 6/17/2024 The Pecan Bottom is a property that was given to the City and has been designated as a park.  Every year the City is asked to allow vendor parking for the Lavender Festival which lasts an extended weekend with vendor parking lasting about a week.  As the park develops the City will stop allowing vendor parking in this location but the City Administrator made a decision with Council consent to mow the lot up to 25' from the creek (protect the riparian zone) and allow parking to provide vendors a space to park.  As you know, the Lavender Festival brings in thousands of visitors to Blanco and is a boost to our community.  The City supports both local businesses and recreation interests in this city.  The City is currently reviewing our plans for Pecan Bottom consistent with previous Council resolution and intentions for development of the area as a park. Read More Message from Mayor Mike Arnold 5/15/2024 OFFICIAL WRITTEN STATEMENT: Read More City Election Information and Update 4/23/2024 The City encourages all registered voters to participate in the City elections.  Early voting is underway through April 30, with election day on Saturday, May 4. Voting locations are posted on this website as well as on the Blanco County website. As a reminder, the City has contracted with Blanco County to conduct the City election.  Any questions presented to the City concerning the elections or balloting will be referred to the County.  Of course, citizens may always contact the County Election office directly through: Rosemary Adame, TREO, Elections Administrator, Blanco County, Texas, 830-868-7168, [email protected]; https://www.co.blanco.tx.us/page/blanco.Elections. Read More Police Department Update 4/22/2024 The City is pleased to announce that on April 26, 2024, all of our Blanco police officers will receive a $3,200 annual pay increase, effective as of April 1. Our Mayor and City Council unanimously approved this retention increase in late March, which reflects unequivocal support for each of our officers and the department. Our Mayor, City Council, City staff, and all of Blanco salute our police officers and the incredible job they do for all of us.   All of Blanco City Council is committed to developing a relationship with PD and is currently reviewing measures to better communications, retain current staff, and attract new qualified officers.  Read More City of Blanco Lift Station Project 4/12/2024 Dear Residents of Blanco: Read More « Older News Items Newer News Items » Stay Informed Subscribe to receive news and alerts via email and SMS. Click to Subscribe Click to Unsubscribe Alerts No active alerts at this time. Okay, Got It!