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Even by recent standards, this is a really weird news story. It manages to involve: Mitch McConnell, a billionaire relative, Teslas, and a Texas pond.

Angela Chao, a shipping industry CEO and sister-in-law to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, died on a Texas ranch last month after her car went into a pond and became submerged in water for an extended period of time, The Wall Street Journal reported. Chao, 50, died Feb. 11 in the Texas Hill Country. A family statement at the time did not disclose details about her death and authorities in Blanco County have not released additional information, citing an ongoing investigation. The Wall Street Journal, citing a fire department incident report, said rescue workers needed a dive team upon arriving at the scene but none was available. One emergency unit arrived at 12:28 a.m., about 24 minutes after getting a call. Deputies requested devices to break the window of the vehicle, a Tesla, and an emergency services worker and firefighter entered the water with rescue tools. ' Chao was found unresponsive after the car was pulled from the water, Blanco County emergency services chief Ben Oakley said. She was pulled from the vehicle and attempts were made to resuscitate her, the Journal reported. Chao was the chair and CEO of her family’s shipping business, the Foremost Group, and the president of her father’s philanthropic organization, the Foremost Foundation.

Maybe Elon Musk should spend more time attending to actual business rather than plotting world domination.

Angela Chao's death reveals Tesla's long-standing reverse gear issues

The state of mind of Elon Musk is a matter for speculation.

SpaceX executives worried Elon Musk was on drugs during 'cringeworthy' all-hands meeting, WSJ reports

Maybe Elon was simply drunk with power at that meeting like some James Bond villain.

Blanco Roof Check

I was in Johnson City, Texas, near the Blanco County Veterans Memorial, checking the area for possible roof damage and storm-related roofing concerns.

Roof issues are not always obvious from the ground. Wind, hail, age, installation details, and normal wear can overlap, especially across Blanco County and the Hill Country.

The right approach is to inspect carefully, document what is actually there, and avoid guessing before making repair, replacement, or insurance decisions.

If you are in Johnson City, Blanco County, or the surrounding Hill Country area and are unsure what your roof is showing, call, text, or reach out.

The Roof Shepherd

512-575-5052

Blanco lies quietly in the Texas Hill Country about 50 miles north of San Antonio.  It offer respite to those who may need a break from city hustle and bustle, and fishing if you want to commune with nature.   It has cute cafes and antique shops around the square plus the summertime Lavender Fest with unique vendors and artists.  

History of the Courthouse 

Built in 1885, the Old Blanco County Courthouse has had an interesting lifetime.  I first became aware of the courthouse about six years ago and was intrigued by its story.  It was used only for a few years as an actual courthouse but it then went on to begin an interesting lifetime serving as an office building with offices for lawyers, doctors, realtors, and the Justice of the Peace (see the full story at website  http://www.historicblanco.org/history).  

The courthouse functioned as a school for several years after the local high school burned down in 1893, and again with the local school building was condemned in 1919.  You will find evidence of the school on the walls of the second floor.  If you pay attention to the framed sections on the walls, you will see names and dates of some of the students.

Other roles in which the Courthouse functioned are bank, newspaper office, community center, and also as a hospital from 1937 to 1961.  Be sure to stop by the Courthouse if you are ever in the area.  You will find a lot of articles and photos about it's interesting lifetime.

Our Paranormal Experiences

My team has investigated the Courthouse at least three times (maybe four) over the last six years.  Each time we stayed overnight in the Courtroom on the second floor and had a variety of experiences.  With bathrooms on the first floor and a kitchenette on the second floor, this location is a great place for an overnight investigation.  A lot of the offices on the first floor are off limits because they are used by local businesses but there is still plenty of space to investigate.

On the first floor and on the staircase next to the kitchenette, I had light anomalies in a few of my photos.  I am not talking about orbs but changes in color and light. One investigator picked up a shadow person on video in the Courtroom too.  It is a little tricky on the second floor because you have to be sure to close all the shutters to minimize/eliminate light contamination.  It is impossible to eliminate it completely but the video is compelling and I am 85% certain it is not a result of outside lights (i.e cars).

On another visit, we were all sleeping in the Courtroom when we heard a large bang that vibrated the floor.  We investigated both floors but could not find the cause for the noise.  On our last visit, again we were asleep in the Courtroom and one of the double doors slammed shut waking us up.  A few people also heard voices and footsteps but I have yet to confirm it on audio. 

In my opinion, the Old Blanco County Courthouse is worth the drive.  I recommend taking no more than 4-6 people because noise does travel through this beautiful old building.  There are a couple of places to eat right there in the square so you won't even need to move your car unless you decide to go check out the cemetery.  Don't miss out on this amazing place!

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