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Upcoming Changes to the Waste Connections services during and around the time of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse
4/2/2024
Attention to City of Blanco Residents:
RE: Upcoming Changes to the Waste Connections services during and around the time of the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse:
Waste Connections will provide an additional COMMERCIAL trash service pick up this Saturday, April 6, 2024 in anticipation of the Solar Eclipse.
The regular residential and commercial trash service will be moved from Monday, April 8 to Tuesday, April 9 after the Solar Eclipse.
The amended schedule and extra commercial pick up should hopefully accommodate additional trash needs created by the Solar Eclipse. Thank you!
Street Closure for Blanco Founder’s Day, Saturday, March 23, 2024
3/21/2024
Street Closure for Blanco Founder’s Day
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Chief of Police to Retire
3/13/2024
Chief of Police Scott Rubin will retire from the Blanco Police Department on April 12, 2024 bringing an end to a professional career spanning 40 years of service to the nation as a member of the military and service to communities as a peace officer. He has served 25 years as a Chief of Police.
Blanco Wheels & Feet Survey
3/7/2024
Public Statement from Special City Council Meeting of March 4, 2024
3/5/2024
The City is aware of allegations concerning the conduct of a City employee who was working in the local high school. The City has treated these allegations seriously from the outset and has taken steps needed to address the safety and wellbeing of all concerned. The City also commenced a thorough review and investigation of the facts and related legal and other issues. The City’s review of the matter is ongoing. Further updates will be made as they are available.
Emergency Water Notification
2/3/2024
Emergency Water Notification
Attention City of Blanco Water Customers:
We have just become aware of a major leak in our water system, which requires us to shut off water service immediately. We are declaring an temporary move to STAGE 6 water rationing.
We will keep you informed as we work through this.
Emergency Water Update - Good News
2/3/2024
Emergency Water Notification Update
Attention City of Blanco Water Customers:
UPDATE: Good News, after our post, we received a call from a citzen who identified the leak. We have shut off the valve serving that small area. We need to stay on restrictions for a little while longer as our tanks fill up, but look for an update soon that things are back to normal.
City of Blanco Meetings for the week of February 5-9, 2024:
2/2/2024
Drought Contingency Stage 2
1/19/2024
Effectively immediately the City of Blanco has moved back to Stage 2 of our Drought Contingency Plan.
Drought Contingency Plan - Stage 5
1/18/2024
Effectively immediately the City of Blanco will manage limited water supplies and/or reduce water demand by reduced or discontinued flushing of water mains, reduced or discontinued irrigation of public landscaped areas; use of an alternative supply source(s); use of reclaimed water for non-potable purposes.
City Declares Stage 6 Emergency Water Restrictions
1/17/2024
Attention City of Blanco water users: Due to distribution challenges within our water supply company, we are officially announcing the highest level of immediate water emergency conditions - Stage 6. Please stop all unnecessary water usage until further notice. This includes immediately stopping all outdoor usage (except for giving drinking water to livestock animals). We have already stopped all industrial usage. We will keep you up to date as the situation develops.
Leaks in and around the City
1/17/2024
As the weather warms up and pipes defrost leaks will begin appearing. Please be aware the City will have personnel locating and making repairs to these leaks. Thank you!