02/27/2026
We join the rest of Blanco County in mourning the loss of Sheriff’s Deputy Doug Bledsoe. His service, commitment, and steady presence meant a great deal to all of us.
In a small community like ours, loss is not distant, it is personal. We will miss his smile and calm presence. Deputy Bledsoe faithfully served and protected the people of Blanco County, and his impact will be felt for years to come.
We are reminded that those who wear the badge do more than a job, they answer a calling. We are grateful for his courage, his commitment, and the sacrifices he and his family made in service to others.
As we share the service information, we pray that God’s peace surrounds his family, his fellow deputies, and all who are grieving. May the Lord comfort you, strengthen you, and remind us all of the promise of hope even in the midst of sorrow.
Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.”