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Medina Lake Level
The lake level is at 1,053.12 feet - 75.6% capacity.
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David M. Mifflin
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Carol Diane Durbin
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Briefings from Commissioners’ CourtDuring their regular meeting last Thursday, Bandera County commissioners cleared a check-list of items. Among them, commissioners gave Sheriff Dan Butts the go-ahead to apply for the Sheriff’s Office Repeater and Mobile Radio Interoperability Project grant. The $99,915 grant if approved will be awarded in Fiscal Year 2021, and includes 11 mobile radios and the installation of dispatch equipment.
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Bandera High School basketball recognizes Seniors of 2020See the photo gallery and a link to download complimentary high resolution images.
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Through the GrapevineThe Senior Social event will be held Friday, Feb. 21, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The theme is “Be A Heart Hero,” with a guest speaker. They will celebrate February birthdays and anniversaries, there will be door prizes, and a free catered meal will be provided.
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Effectively ElenaMy mama never did tell me that life would be easy. She grew up on a West Texas farm right on the end of the Depression. As a girl she knew little about ease. She taught me to like myself, to work hard, listen hard and talk loud, if necessary. This is because my mother lost a good portion of her hearing to a scarlet fever spike in the pre-antibiotic days…days when dry land cotton farmers had no extra pennies for hearing devices.
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Bandera Middle School receives $500 grantBandera Middle School received the Exxon Excellence in Education grant, which promotes interest in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs.
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All are invited to a Saturday Breakfast at Bandera LegionWhat’s your definition of the perfect Saturday morning? How about a homemade breakfast that is served by veterans wearing the red, white and blue who will ensure you do not leave the “chow line” hungry? The Bandera American Legion Post 157 is hosting a free community breakfast this Saturday, Feb. 22.
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Book some time at the Bandera LibraryThe library has tax forms and the information booklets available to the public. If you need help finding a specific tax form, ask the library staff and we will be happy to help you find what you need. Lastly, the League of Women Voters have dropped off their non-partisan Voter Guide.
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Growing Up In BanderaI often write about the various things that are associated with my early years of living here in the hill country. Places, people and things that bring back the great memories of what life was like for me back in the day. Walking along the Medina River recently made me realize that familiar smells can also trigger pleasant thoughts.
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Lakehills Library LeaningsThe Lakehills Area Library’s fundraiser on Feb. 8 exceeded their goals, grossing over $18,000. The monies raised will go a long way towards providing the programs our patrons have enjoyed for over 20 years.
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Two Minute DrillBoys Varsity Basketball
The scenario: Bandera's Bulldogs can still make the playoffs. Why: Bandera had a 64-37 loss to the Canyon Lake Hawks in the first round of district and beat them, 55-52, in the second round. What must happen: Bandera has to beat Llano at home tomorrow night and Canyon Lake needs to lose to Wimberley. |
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Debra Darlene Downing Weathers
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See the latest Caddo Kuntree, by Larry Haddad |
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County chief appraiser resignsEnding her 17-year tenure with the Central Appraisal District, Bandera County Chief Appraiser Wendy Grams submitted her letter of resignation on Friday, Feb. 14, to the Board of Directors. Her last day will be March 15.
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New arrivals at the Medina Library
Unicorn Day by Diana Murray
The unicorns are celebrating their favorite day of the year, complete with rainbows, cupcakes, butterflies, and all sorts of joyful things. But when it's revealed there's an impostor in their midst, the party comes to a screeching halt...Will the unicorns welcome all and continue their fun in all its glittery glory? |
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Interactive Flood Risk Management system training planned“If you want to sit around and see what happens when armageddon comes, you can put it in and this will show you. It’s dry right now, but it’ll come. It’ll come.”
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This season’s forecast: Drought with a chance of flash floodsPart of Texas’ schizophrenic weather pattern can be explained by phases known as El Niño and La Niña. The pesky couple makes up the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle, which describes the changes in temperature between the ocean and atmosphere.
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Frontier TalesInside the hand-made display case - circa WWII - sits elaborate, lacy Valentines once exchanged by Victorian lovers. An 1817 marriage license has been cut to look like a lace doily. Amidst these tokens of romance, a small, simple business card looks a little out of place. The name Dr. J. I. Lighthall is written in a flowery script above the title, The Diamond King.
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Bandera Academic Decathlon - Region ChampionsThe Bandera Academic Decathlon team aptly called the “Beast” three years ago by the master of ceremonies at the Corpus Christi region competition, has once again lived up to its name. For the third year straight, the Bandera Decathlon team not only took the small-school title but beat the scores of every other school at the regional competition
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New UIL alignment favors Bandera footballThe University Interscholastic League (UIL) released the new two-year alignments for fall high school sports. The new alignment will certainly benefit Bandera football as travel time and mileage will be cut down from the past two seasons
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Bandera County Candidates Q&AThe Bandera Prophet invited the candidates for Bandera County Commissioner Precinct 1, Precinct 3 and Constable Precinct 2 to participate in a Q&A.
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Groundwater District moves county to severe drought statusAlthough beneficial rain has fallen over the last several days, Bandera County is still too dry. BCRAGD is also closely monitoring eColi levels at English Crossing.
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Bandera Ham Rodeo set for Spring BreakSince the Bandera Wranglers took over what was formerly known as the Wild Hog Explosion, the annual fundraising event has detonated into a two-day ham-packed festival. A lot of controversy last year translated into a lot of attention, which generated a record attendance for the Bandera Bacon Bash - the temporary new name that has since changed again to the Bandera Ham Rodeo and Music Fest.
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Cowboy Capital of the WorldBandera, home to some of the best ballplayers, hog-catchers, bull-riders, steer-ropers and distance-runners in the nation. It's a magical place tucked deep in the Texas Hill Country where wild flowers grow free, the river runs smooth, cowboys coach little league and the whole town shows up at the high school for barbecue before the Friday night football game.
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Select baseball takes secondIn triple-degree temperatures, Bandera County's Hill Country select baseball team took second at a 12-hour tournament in Natalia.
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Growing Up In BanderaI really do feel sorry for the folks who had to grow up in a big city environment. While I'm sure they had their friends it was a far cry from the lifestyle I enjoyed.
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Through the GrapevineUp-to-date news, information and events for the Pipe Creek and Lakehills communities, presented by
Vicki L. George |