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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 4, Episode 8, of Growing Up In Bandera on podcast. |
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Bandera High School grad completes assignment in U.S. Coast GuardBandera High School 2022 Graduate Jordan Jones completed his two-year assignment with the United States Coast Guard, on board the Barque Eagle, America's Tall Ship.
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43rd annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival a rousing success storyThe Lakehills Civic Center announced this year’s Cajun Festival was phenomenally successful. Of note was the huge increase in the number of Gumbo Cook-Off participants, with the addition of seven area school’s culinary arts programs.
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Food distribution set for Thursday in Lakehills
Alamo RCD Area, Inc., Senior Assistance Program, will sponsor the next food distribution on Thursday, Oct. 10, from noon to 1:30 p.m., at The Way Church, 7789 FM 1283.
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This Month at the Medina Library
Parents of children up to 8 years old are invited to the library’s annual Early Literacy Dinner, Thursday, Oct. 24, at 5:30 p.m. Staff will be on site to care for the children. RSVP with the library.
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Today in Texas HistoryOn this day in 1892, Athlete and track Coach Clyde Littlefield was born in Oil City, Pennsylvania. His family moved to Spindletop, Texas, in 1904.
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Writers critique group will meet next WednesdayLorecrafters — the writers critique group for those who strive to help each other hone our craft, will meet in the Out of the Way Cafe meeting room, on Wednesday, Oct. 9
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My Three Redheaded MenOkay, I've finally crawled out of my deep hole. Hopefully this column will leave the hole behind.
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Bandera County Commissioners Court briefingBandera County commissioners unanimously approved the 2024-25 tax rate of $0.5195 per $100 valuation, and approved a resolution designating Oct. 6-12 as National 4-H Week.
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Bandera Middle School volleyball places third in Wildcat TournamentThis past weekend, the 8th Grade A Team traveled to Medina Valley for the Wildcat Volleyball Tournament. Despite a couple players out and major changes to the lineup and positions, these girls finished in 3rd place.
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Lakehills Library LeaningsThe October Book Sale will take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the library meeting room. The November Book Sale will be Saturday, Nov. 2, also from 10 to 2.
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Bandera City Council NotesFollowing a impromptu executive session for legal council, Bandera City Council members granted City Administrator Stan Farmer the authority to negotiate a one-year facility use agreement with the Bandera Methodist Chuch for the 11th and Cedar Street parking lot.
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Christian Job Corps changes name, focusThe official announcement was made at the Christian Job Corps annual fundraiser; Christian Job Corps is now Christian Journey Courses. Appropriately, their fundraiser was entitled “Unlocking the Prison of the Mind,” with the focus on the jail ministries in Kendall County and Bandera County.
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Bandera girls XC sweeps competition in Dilley
The Bandera girls cross country team swept the field Saturday at Dilley’s Texas State Invitational, taking first place in both the JV (16 points) and Varsity (25 points) divisions.
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Bandera boys XC place third at Dilleys Texas State InvitationalThe Bandera varsity boys cross country team placed third at the Texas State Invitational in Dilley over the weekend, capitalizing on flat course to show improvement in time groupings prior to the district meet.
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Bandera Middle School XC runners set PRs in DilleyThe Bandera Middle School cross country team competed at the Dilley meet on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Cross Country Run Season Best TimesThe Medina Cross Country runners competed in the Tivy Antler River Run Invitational meet at Flat Rock Park, in Kerrville, on Saturday, Sept. 28.
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Dominant effort leads Bulldogs to emphatic win over HondoAfter consecutive weeks of heartbreaking finishes, the Bandera football team bounced back emphatically with a resounding 38-6 win over rival Hondo Friday night at Bulldog Stadium. The Bandera JV football team picked up its second straight win over Hondo, enduring a low-scoring defensive slugfest to pick up a 9-6 victory on the road Thursday night.
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Jammin’ into Fall with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension ServiceTexas A&M AgriLife Extension Service-Bandera County will host a Jam Workshop, called “Jammin Into Fall,” Oct. 10.
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Spend an afternoon under the Big Top
The circus is coming to town!
The Bandera County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a magical day with the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Saturday, Oct. 12. |
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Medina Rose Garden Club celebrates 75 yearsThe community is invited to help celebrate 75 years of service by the Medina Rose Garden Club, on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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Bandera Fire & Rescue fundraiser set for October 19Bandera Fire & Rescue annual BBQ Fundraiser, Fireman's Challenge & Car Show is set for Saturday, Oct. 19, at 10:30 a.m., at Bandera City Park.
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Triple H Equitherapy celebrates arena cover with ribbon cuttingTriple H Equitherapy commemorated its new outdoor arena cover with a celebratory ribbon cutting.
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Growing Up In BanderaHenry Lloyd Kalka's Sinclair Service Station of earlier Bandera days has been transformed into Tripp's Tire, where Cody Tripp and his crew still serve up the same friendly service we were accustomed to in those earlier times. Henry Lloyd's "Hey cowboy" greeting was usually served up with a piece of bubble gum for any kid passing through. It was the closest place to get free air for my bicycle tires when I was hanging around Granddaddy Kindla's house.
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Texas Salt Co. unveils The Salt Block
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Bandera volleyball turns focus to district playThe Bandera volleyball team embraced a tough challenge on the road Friday night, taking on Class 6A San Antonio Marshall through three competitive sets while ultimately falling 20-25, 17-25, 18-25. Bandera is set to open district play on the road against Davenport on Thursday night.
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Bandera building hope in HondurasRecently a team of workers, led by Bandera’s own Kenny O’Bannon, traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras for a very special project. This team of workers included members with a variety of skills and talents from basic labor to all areas of construction expertise. They came from Phoenix, Ariz. and Denver, Colo., as well as our own hometown, to live out the motto of Building Hope International of “Helping others who are helping others!”
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Arthur Nagel Community Clinic announces Ron Clarke as Honorary Veteran of Cork & Fork 2024The Arthur Nagel Community Clinic has selected Ron Clarke as Honorary Veteran for its popular fundraising event, Cork & Fork, to be held at The Farm Country Club on Saturday, Nov. 9. This recognition honors Clarke’s distinguished military service and his continued dedication to the Bandera community.
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Local seats contested in this year’s general electionThe deadline to file for a place on the Nov. 5 election ballot was Aug 19, and several local seats are contested.
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County puts brakes on burn banBandera County commissioners put the brakes on a burn ban for now, postponing action pending more rainfall.
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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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