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The lake level is at 1,031.74 feet - 40.8% capacity.
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Best Western celebrates its official openingThe Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon is open and booking now. Already sold out for the Mardi Gras event set for the first weekend of February, General Manager Cori Reid said most of the 46 rooms are booked for the Thunder in the Hill Country biker rally set for March 25-28.
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Today in Texas history
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The 85th Bandera County Junior Livestock ShowOn Saturday, after a year of raising and grooming their animals and projects, Bandera County youth presented for auction - a premium sale in which businesses and individuals donate funds that go directly to the kids. See the award winners, and grand and reserve champions here.
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Bulldog Basketball ReportThe Bandera Bulldog varsity basketball team opened district play last week at 1-1 with a double overtime loss at home to Comal Davenport Tuesday and a 76-57 win on the road at Canyon Lake Thursday evening.
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Growing Up In BanderaAs much as I love living in Bandera I realize that it does come with some special requirements and adjustments if you are new to the area. Everyone knows how important it is for us to get some good rainfall for various reasons in this part of Texas. Our rivers, lakes, stock tanks and hay fields all play a part in our economical health and some years of drought can cause real hardships.
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The latest at the Bandera LibraryThe colder temperatures make for perfect reading weather. We’ll provide the books, all you need is a blanket and a cup of coffee. Come by the library to check out all our new titles.
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Warrior52 water - the blue bottle that’s more than just H2O
A water that’s good for earth, body and country is in Bandera. Warrior52 Premium Alkaline Water has been introduced to the community by local business owner and Marine veteran Jerad Wilcox, and is on shelves now.
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AgriLife launches Facebook community group
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Silver Sage expands food distribution sites in Bandera CountyThe level of food insecure households has risen significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic in Bandera County. New data suggest that 27 percent or one in four households currently suffer from some form of food insecurity.
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City forwards Cowboy Mardi Gras parade application to state for approvalThe City of Bandera has received the Cowboy Mardi Gras parade permit application, and forwarded it to the Texas Department of Transportation for approval. The parade, Bandera’s largest, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6.
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The View From Dry Creek HillI’ve become fond of an egret that fishes from the English Crossing bridge. He (or she, who knows?) likes to perch on the edge and watch for fish as they pop out from under the bridge. I’m no egret, but I bet fish can be caught by surprise that way.
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See the latest Caddo Kuntree, by Larry Haddad |
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Bulldog Basketball Photo GalleryThe Bandera Lady Bulldogs host the Wimberley Lady Texans. See the photo gallery here.
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New American Legion Riders program for Post 157 American Legion riders underwayWhat began as a program for all members of the American Legion family who shared a love of motorcycles now has chapters around the country and the world. Bandera American Legion Post 157 will host Jay Grady, American Legion Riders (ALR) advisor for South Central Texas, as the featured speaker on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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Pipe Creek family loses part of home to structure fire
Pipe Creek residents Heather and Steve Jones are unharmed after a house fire destroyed part of their home yesterday evening.
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Bingo suspended until safe
The weekly Wednesday night bingo hosted by the Bandera American Legion Post 157 has been postponed in the interest of safety for both players and volunteers.
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Frontier Tales
An annual tradition at the end of a year is to look back on lives lost since the year was shiny and new, oh so long ago. One lost soul this year was the singer Helen Reddy. Her anthem, I Am Woman, is an ode to the inner strength of women and I often think of its lyrics as I read accounts of pioneer women. Living on the frontier for women was harsh and brutal, especially if you take into account the difficulties of childbirth.
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Rolling in DoughWhen I first started dating My Future Husband, I wasn’t really committed, until that fateful Sunday morning when he whipped up a fresh batch of homemade buttermilk biscuits. After that, I was smitten. I wouldn’t have to buy one more bag of Pillsbury frozen biscuits ever again. Such a gift for a lazy Southern woman.
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Two Minute Drill
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This month at the Medina LibraryActivities this month at the Medina Community Library include:
Genealogy on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 10:15 a.m.; Medina Book Club on Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m.; Medina Quilters on Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. |
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The Bandera Cowgirls release third annual Bandera Cowgirl CalendarThis year, the Bandera Cowgirls honor Barbara Mazurek, who paved the way for many country women over her decades of teaching, sharing and living the ranching lifestyle culture.
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The South Texas Veterans Health Care System began vaccinating veterans against CovidVeterans enrolled at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital and the Frank Tejeda Outpatient Clinic, who are at least 75 years old, will be offered the Pfizer’s vaccine. Vaccinations began Saturday.
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Cruisin’ the East End
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BEC Foundation awards Community GrantsTwo nonprofit organizations, the Christian Women’s Job Corp of Bandera County and Snac Pac 4 Kids recently received more than $8,750 in BEC Foundation grants for the fourth quarter grant cycle.
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Bandera County first responders slated to receive Covid vaccineBandera County first responders are scheduled to receive their first dose of the Covid vaccine today, and those who do not receive it today will have another chance on Friday.
County Emergency Operations Coordinator Carey Reed said local EMTs are first in line to get the shot in accordance with the CDC recommendations. |
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Lakehills Area Library LeaningsThe library’s annual Fundraiser and Dinner is Saturday, Feb. 13, from 5 - 7 p.m. Tickets for the meal and the two raffle items are on sale now in the library.
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Bandera City Council rescinds mask enforcement ordinance
Bandera City Council members tonight rescinded Ordinance 377, which authorizes the Marshal’s Office to issue citations for not wearing facemasks.
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Bandera Canyonlands Alliance launches public awareness campaignThe Bandera Canyonlands Alliance is urging local residents in Bandera County to be aware of a precedent-setting permit application that would put pristine area waterways at risk.
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World ChampionBandera resident Jamie Graham is the new World Champion Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. She traveled to the Silver Spurs Arena, Florida, last month to compete in the World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
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Happy New Year 2021For the 17th year and counting, my family and I share with you our New Year welcoming. Since 2003, after a friend and fellow photographer challenged me to capture the coming year in lights, we have illuminated the annual transition with sparklers.
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Bandera County included in Trauma Service Area, TABC orders bars to closeBars that do not fall under the 51 percent rule of food versus alcohol are mandated to shut down. Covid patients now occupy more than 15 percent of area hospitals, which has triggered Executive Order GA-32.
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BEC receives $15,000 in grants to install Electric Vehicle Charging PortsBandera Electric Cooperative recently received $15,000 in grants from the Texas Commission on Environment Quality to install six Level 2 (L2) dual-port electric vehicle (EV) chargers within its service territory. An L2 charger can charge any EV, including Tesla vehicles with an adapter. The charger adds roughly 25 miles of range per hour, allowing the user to charge their EV five to seven times faster compared to a L1 charger.
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Cecil LeStourgeon given county Distinguished Service AwardBandera County Commissioners recognized Cecil LeStourgeon as he was given the Distinguished Service Award for promoting goodwill and peace.
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Countywide burn ban reinstated
Bandera County commissioners unanimously approved the reinstatement of a burn ban, effective immediately. Tall, dry grass and cool days with low humidity have created the perfect setting for out-of-control fires, pushing volunteer fire fighters to the max this week, Fire Marshal John Stith said.
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LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-Op award $3,683 grant to Lakehills Area LibraryA $3,683 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative will purchase new mobile shelves for the Lakehills Area Library, freeing up space for public events in the library’s much-used community room.
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Bandera County no longer exempted from state mask order
Bandera County is no longer exempt from Texas Executive Order GA-29 as Texas Department of State Health Services data shows that the county has had more than 30 new cases during the previous 14 day period.
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Bandera Library hosts fundraiser by mail
Unable to host its annual face-to-face fundraising event, Bandera Library board members have launched a mail campaign. Hoping to raise $20,000, Board President Sally Jones said almost 1,100 letters have been sent out thus far.
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We love, we love, we love our calendar guys
A few of Bandera’s best-known veterans have put together an all-male calendar revue - with a slight twist. Not afraid to show some skin, these seasoned soldiers got in touch with their sensual sides, all for the sake of a Christmas fundraiser. With a little bit of poise and a lot of pose, U.S. Marine Corps Veterans Jerad Wilcox, Nick Barron and company are the featured fellas for the Dad Bods of Bandera County Dudeoir Calendar.
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BEC helps Medina Community Library reach sustainability goalBandera Electric Cooperative recently commissioned a 23.4-kilowatt solar installation on the new addition of the Medina Community Library. The solar system was part of a planned initiative to make the library sustainable.
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The Buzzard's Roost, by Juan Mogeaux
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Growing Up In Bandera - PodcastAnyone who grew up in Bandera will always get around to telling stories involving the river. Fishing, swimming or just hanging out, it was the place to be. It always provided some entertainment if we didn't have enough gas to drag main or follow the fire truck when the siren on the water tower signaled the volunteer firefighters.
Listen to Episode 7 of Growing Up In Bandera on podcast. Written and narrated by Glenn Clark. |
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Reading CornerWatch The Little Cowboy, by Jessica Nohealapa'ahi Goode
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Effectively Elena - PodcastI’ve been accused of being a boat rocker. God forbid. I get no pleasure out of seeing how far something will wiggle until it tips over. I have no desire to see folks struggling in the water, and have no desire to end up swimming if I’m meant to be in the boat.
Listen to Episode 2 of Effectively Elena on podcast. Written by Elena Tucker. |
