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Veterans VoiceOn this page, we preserve the stories and memories of military veterans. This is a place for service members to share their experiences in the most vivid, intimate way - in their own voices. Please listen here.
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Growing Up In Bandera - PodcastAs my Growing Up In Bandera story keeps rolling along I can count on the blessing of a somewhat sound mind to recall events that can carry me away from any of my modern day problems.
Listen to Season 5, Episode 3, of Growing Up In Bandera on mini podcast. |
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Mayor proclaims Patricia Moore DayRecognizing her many contributions to the city and county of Bandera, Mayor Denise Griffin proclaimed Nov. 13, 2025 as Patricia Moore Day.
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Now HiringMy best friend Google and I had a discussion because I asked the Cloud in the Sky to name funny, unusual jobs; possibly something I could do in between couch sitting. I think I could handle some of these.
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Bandera County Fair Committee invites community to volunteer meetingThe excitement is building as plans begin for a Bandera’s County Fair, scheduled to take place Oct. 13–18, 2026. The Bandera County Fair Committee is inviting local residents, business owners and community leaders to join a community volunteer meeting on Monday, Nov. 17, in shaping this new community tradition.
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Today in Texas HistoryOn this day in 1947, John Hill Westbrook, the first black student to play varsity football in the Southwest Conference, was born in Groesbeck, Texas. In 1965, he enrolled at Baylor University and tried out for the freshman football team as a running back. Despite racially motivated harsh treatment from some teammates and coaches, he earned an athletic scholarship.
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Bandera JV girls basketball bring home tournament championshipThe Bandera Lady Bulldogs JV basketball team turned in a dominant defensive performance Saturday in Seguin, going 2-0 to bring home the JV tournament championship.
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Growing Up In BanderaIn the minds of the young ones, there is no comprehending someone taking a bath by sitting in a galvanized tub in a kitchen lighted by a single light bulb at the end of a wire hanging from the ceiling. I have vivid memories of wintertime baths like that with heat and the hot bath water provided by a wood burning stove. It's strange how that memory can bring a chill, as well as a warm feeling.
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Medina TAFE members advance to State summitCongratulations to all our Medina TAFE chapter members for all their hard work. We had a great day at the Area 2 Conference at UTSA, and several students are advancing to the TAFE State Teach Tomorrow summit.
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Bulldogs complete historic 10-0 run, set sights on playoffsThe Bandera Bulldogs made history Friday night, delivering a no doubt 38-0 victory over the Carrizo Springs Wildcats to complete a perfect 10-0 regular season, the program's first since 1984. This win crowns the Bulldogs as the undisputed District Champions.
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Bandera girls basketball open season with winThe Bandera Lady Bulldogs opened their basketball season at home Friday night with a thrilling 40-37 win over the Gonzalez Lady Apaches. It was a physical, intense battle from the opening tip.
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One incumbent, two new members elected for Bandera City CouncilOne incumbent returns to Bandera City Council, and two new members will soon be seated at the table. Coming back for her second term, Debbie Breen will be joined by Tammy Ott Morrow and DeAnna McCabe, who replace incumbents Brett Hicks and Tony Battle.
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Sublime Rambling
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Chess tournament at the Medina LibraryThe Medina Community Library will host a free chess tournament on Monday, Nov. 24.
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Bandera native completes Appalachian Trail
Corinne McMullan recently completed the Appalachian Trail Thru-Hike, a 2,200-mile trek along the spine of the Appalachian Mountains.
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Notes from Bandera County Commissioners CourtDue to an apparent email system glitch, Bandera County has an outstanding bill for autopsy services dating back to 2019.
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City to pursue interlocal agreement with county for animal control services; council member asks TxDOT to pump the brakes on Main Street parkingImploring the city to maintain its animal programs, members of the public shared their concerns regarding the growing number of stray and abandoned animals within the city limits. Also, the Texas Department of Transportation was asked to avoid eliminating angle parking on the first block of Main Street.
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Bandera Natural History and Art Museum unveils 17th century Graduale de SanctisThe Bandera Natural History and Art Museum is proud to unveil its newest artifact on loan, the Medici Graduale de Sanctis of 1614, a liturgical choir book of Gregorian chants used during traditional Roman Catholic Mass.
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Countywide burn ban in effectEffective immediately, a countywide burn ban is in effect.
“We have hit the numbers,” Bandera County Fire Marshal Jason Rutherford said. “It’s dry.” |
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New ‘Life After Loss’ support group at Nagel ClinicThe Arthur Nagel Community Clinic is starting a new support group, Life After Loss, to help people who are grieving find comfort, support, and healing.
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Bandera Paint & Body offers 15 percent discount to veterans and active-duty military"On Dec. 3, 2021, our lives were changed forever, when our 24-year-old son was involved in a head-on collision. He was airlifted to BAMC that night, and began his fight for life. Although my son is not in the military, the amount of support he received from this wonderful group of folks has been humbling."
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