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It’s beginning to feel like fall. What a great change in the weather! KBB missed two weeks of working on the east side of the Square, due to rain.

Noel- Penelope (Christina Ricci) is a simple tale, but one with a big meaning behind it. A long time ago, Penelope’s uncle was madly in love with a girl who just happened to be his family’s servant girl.

BIG EVENT - our wonderful, knowledgeable Bernice West of Blanco had a birthday Saturday. She didn’t hesitate to let me know just how old she was and she also said she didn’t mind if I told my gentle readers as everybody probably knows anyway - she is 87! She told me Monday they had a party for her in the fellowship hall and a good time was had by all!

Births August 24, 1988 Lindsey Gayle Mobley - - Misty and Kelly Mobley are proud to announce the arrival of their baby sister, Lindsey Gayle, on Sunday, August 21, 1988 at St.

All builders and remodelers in Texas are required to register with the commission if they build new homes or work on an interior remodeling job that either costs $10,000 or more or that, regardless of cost, changes the square footage of the home’s living space. Registration includes a criminal background check and requires builders and remodelers to provide a set of minimum warranties for their work.

AUSTIN - Their goal, they said, is to finance a “world-class transportation system. ” Texas’ top three elected officeholders co-signed an Aug.

Three of four homeowners participating in a recent survey said their home represents a large portion of their wealth, and many use the value of their homes when making important financial decisions. That’s good news for those of us who had big losses in the stock market over the last year. The fact is, homeownership — and real estate in general — is one of the best investments you can make.

Dear Weiss, I have to tell you, the only reason I am writing in is because of the boldness of last week’s letter. Something in our town of Blanco has been bothering me too.

P. J. Pearson, retired U.

Noel- I would have never voluntarily rented this movie but, if you've noticed, there haven't been a lot of great, or even good, movies out for rent in quite a while. So, since pickings were slim, this is what we decided to watch and review, and it really wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.