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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.
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From the Hill Country to the Heavens: Bandera native plays vital role in historic Artemis II moon missionThey 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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Lady Bulldogs capture district title; 4x400m Relay smashes 20-year-old school recordThe Bandera High School Lady Bulldog track and field program reached a historic milestone this week at the District meet, capped off by a record-breaking performance in the final event of the night.
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Bulldogs capture district gold; Gherman sweeps sprints in dominant performanceThe Bandera High School Varsity Boys Track team delivered a powerhouse performance at the District Track Meet this week, securing multiple gold medals and high-ranking finishes across both track and field events.
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Groundwater District to host Bacterial Source Tracking Results Informational SessionThe Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District is hosting a Bacterial Source Tracking Results Informational Session on Tuesday, April 14, at 10 a.m., at the BCRAGD office.
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Gumball 3000 luxury car show headed to BanderaGumball 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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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson dedicated the Gary Job Corps Training Center. Following the passage of the Federal Economic Opportunity Act on Aug. 20, 1964, the U.S. Office of Economic Opportunity began awarding contracts to establish centers for vocational training.
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Pipe Creek Talks to present information on Emergency Service DistrictsThe Pipe Creek Community Association’s next Pipe Creek Talks will be Tuesday, April 14, at the Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department. This month, the session’s focus is on Emergency Service Districts: what they are, how they work, and why does it matter to Pipe Creek.
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Bandera County Fair Association receives generous donationThe 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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4-H through a different lensWhat do you think of when you hear “4-H”? Is it lambs, broilers, steer, and rabbits? What about photography? Yes, photography is an exciting aspect of 4-H. Photography offers exciting opportunities for learning within local clubs, through statewide activities, and of course the competitions that encourage us to level it up.
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Youth garage band to put on free concertLocal garage band Bad Bombs will perform in a free concert on Saturday, April 18, at 7 p.m., at the Bandera High School auditorium. All the musicians are Bandera County middle and high schoolers.
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This month at the Medina Community LibraryApril 17 is the first day to sign up for the Adult/YA Reading Challenge; sign ups will continue until May 13.
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Lakehills Library April Artist of the MonthFor the month of April, the Lakehills Area Library is celebrating Student Art Month. The library will be hosting Hill Country Elementary (HCE) and local area homeschoolers from Lakehills, Pipe Creek and Bandera.
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Growing Up In BanderaAs often happens when I wake up on a really cold morning, my mind races back in time to earlier life here in Bandera. To say things are easier now, weather-wise, would be putting it lightly. Back in the day, central heat would have best been explained as everyone sitting in a circle around a wood burning stove in Granddaddy Kindla's kitchen.
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Countywide burn ban in effect
The countywide burn ban is back in effect. Following a recommendation by the Bandera County Fire Marshal, commissioners reinstated the ban, which was lifted March 11.
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Bandera celebrates First Responders with special luncheon and official proclamationCommunity members, public safety personnel, and local leaders gathered Sunday afternoon to honor the men and women who serve Bandera County as first responders. The appreciation luncheon, hosted by Gail Stone Realty / Keller Williams Bandera, took place at The Longhorn at Outback Texas.
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From Bulldog to Force Recon: Benjamyn Marks’ Journey from BHS to the Marine CorpsOnly 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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