Candidates planning to seek positions on the Aquilla ISD Board of Trustees or Blum city offices have until Monday, August 18, to file. Both entities have announced November elections, while other cities and schools normally hold elections in May. Aquilla ISD will have the school board seats currently held by Diane Montgomery, Courtney Lewis and … Continue reading Filing ends August 18 for Nov. elections
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Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
The filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November officially opened Saturday, July 19, and will continue through Monday, August 18. Local entities that have announced November elections include Aquilla ISD and the City of Blum. Others in our area normally hold elections in May. Aquilla ISD will have the school board seats … Continue reading Candidate filing period opens for cities, schools
Volunteers continue building beds for kids
Pictured above is a bed built by Sleep in Heavenly Peace volunteers, along with bedding that the volunteers were able to purchase thanks to a grant from the Dorothy Gaines Foundation. The Whitney Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds for children in need, held a community build … Continue reading Volunteers continue building beds for kids
Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Blum
An auto-pedestrian accident claimed the life of a Blum man early Tuesday morning, February 11. According to Department of Public Safety Sergeant Ryan Howard, troopers responded to the scene on Farm Road 933 in Blum at approximately 6 a.m. Howard said that a northbound Chevrolet Silverado struck a pedestrian who was crossing the roadway. Jerry … Continue reading Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Blum
Five injured in head-on collision
Five people were transported to area medical facilities after a head-on collision near Blum Thursday morning, January 16. According to reports, Department of Public Safety troopers were called to the scene in the 7000 block of Farm Road 933 south of Blum just after 7 a.m. The preliminary investigation determined that the driver of a … Continue reading Five injured in head-on collision
Blum woman dies in crash at intersection
The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has identified a driver who died in a two-vehicle crash Tuesday, October 22. According to DPS Sergeant Ryan Howard, Arianna Berry, 52, of Blum was killed in a collision at 2:40 p.m. on State Highway 174 at Farm Road 933 in Blum. Reports indicated that a northbound Ford vehicle … Continue reading Blum woman dies in crash at intersection
Candidate filing period open for Nov. city, school elections
The candidate filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November will continue through Monday, August 19. In our area, Aquilla Independent School District and the City of Blum hold elections in November, while others hold elections in May. The City of Blum will have three council positions available, with the terms of Brandon … Continue reading Candidate filing period open for Nov. city, school elections
Candidate filing period open for local elections
The candidate filing period for cities and schools holding elections in November officially opened Saturday, July 20, and will continue through Monday, August 19. In our area, Aquilla Independent School District and the City of Blum hold elections in November, while others hold elections in May. The City of Blum will have three council positions … Continue reading Candidate filing period open for local elections
Fire leads to multi-day effort near Blum
Editor: Shannon Cottongame August 3, 2023 The Texas A&M Forest Service and other agencies joined with local volunteer fire departments last week to fight a wildfire that burned 300 acres near Blum. Units fought the fire from the ground and air and were able to keep it within containment lines by the end of the … Continue reading Fire leads to multi-day effort near Blum
Candidates file for spots in Covington and Blum
Editor: Shannon Cottongame March 1, 2023 Elections will be needed in both Covington and Blum after the filing period for the May election date came to a close recently. The City of Covington will need an election to fill three seats on its council. Marcos Soto (seat one) and Garrett Woodlee (seat 5) were uncontested. … Continue reading Candidates file for spots in Covington and Blum
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