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The lake level is at 976.79 feet - 3.9% capacity.

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Veterans Voice

On 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 - Podcast

As 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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Bandera City Council revisits drought stage protocol; will discuss license plate recognition cameras

In a candid conversation about water conservation, Bandera City Council members revisited the city’s drought stages. ​As of April 23, the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District announced Stage 2 - moderate drought conservation. ​In other business, council will discuss the Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras for possible action during their next regular meeting.
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Bandera Natural History and Art Museum to host Spring Concert, featuring returning Soprano Sarah Davis

The Bandera Natural History and Art Museum is hosting Lyric-Soprano Sarah Joanne Davis for a return performance in their Spring Concert set for Sunday, May 17. Joining her is classical guitarist Dr. Isaac Bustos. Together, they will spin a musical journey through Spain and Italy, performed amid the Spanish Colonial art in the museum’s New Spain Art Hall.
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Sublime Rambling #33
Father-in-law

My father-in-law was an interesting man. Hubby and I eloped right after Christmas break while we were attending Baylor University. We informed his parents by phone about three weeks later. Of course, they wanted to meet their only son’s bride. So we promised to visit after semester exams. On the six-hour drive to my in-laws, I fretted about meeting them. 
They were gracious when we arrived. After we unpacked, it was time to sit down at the dining table. While his mom went to the kitchen, my new father-in-law leaned towards me and said, “If I’d have known you were coming, I would have roasted a pig and put an apple in one end and a carrot in the other.”
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​Today in Texas History

On this day in 1953, Waco was ravaged by a tornado that tore through the heart of the city. The storm killed 114 people and seriously injured another 145; 196 business buildings were completely destroyed, and 396 were damaged so badly that they had to be torn down.
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Countywide burn ban lifted

Though the countywide burn ban is lifted, authorities strongly urge residents to register with the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office before lighting up.
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Youth rock band enters the local live music scene

In a rural county like Bandera, having 71 people come out just to hear a youth rock band play is a pretty big deal.
In April, The Bad Bombs, a youth rock band made up entirely of Bandera County students ages 12–16, put on a free concert at Bandera High School and drew a crowd of local supporters. It shows that people in Bandera County will support young musicians who are willing to work hard, take creative risks, and perform live.
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Don’t Make Waste Bandera recognized as Silver Star Affiliate by Keep Texas Beautiful
Honored for strengthening community programs

Keep Texas Beautiful, a statewide nonprofit that inspires and empowers Texans to improve their communities, has recognized Don’t Make Waste Bandera as a Silver Star Affiliate, a distinction recognizing strong community engagement and expanding local impact.
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Bandera Bulldogs are State bound

Despite battling torrential rain, high winds, and a sudden cold front, the Bandera Track and Field team delivered a historic performance at the Region 4-4A Championships this past weekend. Their resilience paid off with multiple athletes securing their spots at the State Meet, proving that no matter the conditions, "We Are One."
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Bandera High School senior Brooklyn Grabs commits to Howard Payne University basketball

Bandera High School celebrated a landmark achievement today as senior student-athlete Brooklyn Grabs officially committed to continue her basketball and academic career at Howard Payne University in Brownwood.
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Lakehills Area Library for May presents artists from the Fiber Artists of San Antonio, and mother and daughter team

Lakehills Area Library is featuring for the month of May, artists from the Fiber Artists of San Antonio and mother and daughter team Melissa Brambila and Hailee Segura.
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Memorial Weekend festivities set for May 23-25

The 42nd annual Bandera Memorial Weekend Stampede Rodeo is set. Beginning Friday, May 22, and ending Sunday, May 24, three nights of Professional Rodeo (PRCA) sanctioned rodeos by Rafter G Rodeo Production will kick off at Mansfield Park.
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Paul Petersen Ponders
A Few Random Ramblings

As for Chuck Norris “Facts,” here’s my all-time favorite: “A cobra bit Chuck Norris on the leg. After writhing in excruciating agony for five days, the cobra finally died.”…
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Lakehills Area Library in May

Summer Reading sign-ups start in May, and the summer reading program will start on Wednesday, June 3, with a magic show and will be every Wednesday in June and July, at 10:30.
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City treasurer announces resignation, citing ‘shift in council’s priorities’

Prior to council convening in closed session, City Treasurer Allyson Wright submitted her official letter of resignation. Wright began her career with the City of Bandera seven years ago, rising to the position of treasurer in 2022.
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Bandera mom creates screen-free card game that encourages positive mental health

Armed with the purpose of helping parents empower their children in a society of ever-increasing mental health threats, Bandera County resident Dirce Utrera-Ferragamo has discovered a way to teach navigational skills and resilience through the art of play.
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Growing Up In Bandera

Over the years I always had some sort of garden in my back yard. Sometimes just tomato plants because I didn't have time to care for a big plot. But like Guy Clark said, "What'd life be without homegrown tomatoes?" 
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‘Too Many Lives Have Been Lost’
Bandera County commissioners pass resolution seeking widening of Hwy. 46

More than 1,060 people have signed a petition requesting the Texas Department of Transportation widen Hwy. 46 W. between Pipe Creek and Boerne. Citing hundreds of accidents that include multiple fatalities and serious injuries, Bandera County commissioners unanimously approved a resolution this month declaring the stretch unsafe.
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From the Hill Country to the Heavens: Bandera native plays vital role in historic Artemis II moon mission

They say "Cowboy Capital of the World" for a reason, but one local alumnus is proving that Bandera’s reach extends far beyond the rodeo arena—all the way to the lunar surface.
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Gumball 3000 luxury car show headed to Bandera

Gumball 3000 is coming to Bandera on June 8 for a high-energy afternoon lunch stop, before continuing south and crossing the border into Mexico.
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Bandera County Fair Association receives generous donation

The Bandera County Fair Association extends heartfelt thanks to founding sponsors for their incredibly generous gift of $50,000. Their support marks an historic moment for our community that will ensure the Bandera County Fair returns after more than four decades, with the last fair having taken place in the 1980s.
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From Bulldog to Force Recon: Benjamyn Marks’ Journey from BHS to the Marine Corps

Only a few months ago, Benjamyn Marks was a familiar face in the halls of Bandera High School, known for his speed on the race track, his tenacity on the football field, and his quick smile during Senior Lunch. Today, that same "bright-eyed" boy from Hill Country Elementary is undergoing one of the most grueling transformations in the world.
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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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The Bandera Prophet, the news without paper.

Cowboy Capital of the World

Bandera, 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 and the Friday night football game.
The Bandera Prophet, an award-winning publication, is dedicated to providing our community objective, balanced and up-to-date news and information. Independently owned and locally operated, our team is committed to serving our neighbors, friends and colleagues with honesty and integrity, while celebrating value, innovation and creativity.
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Veterans Voice

Preserving the stories, and memories, of military veterans. A place for service members to share their experiences 
​in their own voices.
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Growing Up In Bandera

I 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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Growing Up In Bandera 
​Podcast

Listen to the tales told by
​Bandera's Glenn Clark,
​narrated by Larry Haddad.
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The Bandera Prophet is grounded on the premise that relevant news delivery is ever-evolving. Founded by newspaper veterans, the Prophet,
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