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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 4, of Growing Up In Bandera on podcast. |
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Plans underway for Nightmare on Maple StreetWith October right around the corner, thoughts are turning to pumpkin patches, favorite fall lattes and All Hallow’s Eve. In Bandera, the Marshal’s Office has begun preparation for the Nightmare on Maple Street Halloween extravaganza.
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Bandera County Commissioners Court BriefingThe Bandera County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service presented the 4-H Gold Star, I Dare You and Friend of 4-H awards, during the Sept. 14 Bandera County Commissioners Court session. Also, commissioners are reviewing the rules for use of the courthouse lawn for events already approved, as well as future requests to be considered.
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Bandera Middle School volleyball hosts Carrizo Springs; 8th Grade B Team claims victoryThe Middle School Lady Bulldogs hosted Carrizo Springs on Wednesday, Sept. 20. In a thrilling volleyball showdown on our home turf, the Bandera B Team showcased their prowess by securing a resounding victory.
Our next game will be on the road to Del Rio to go against the Lady Queens. |
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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1931, the state legislature passed the Texas Cotton Acreage Control Law of 1931-32. The Great Depression had hit the Texas economy, in which "Cotton [was] King," hard; cotton prices had already begun to slump during the late 1920s due to reduced consumption and steady production.
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Telvy Robbins Memorial BBQ planned for Sunday, Sept. 24The fourth annual Telvy Robbins Memorial Chicken and Sausage BBQ will be Sunday, Sept. 24.
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Texas Master Naturalists present Managing Small Acreage for Livestock or Wildlife Through a DroughtAt this month’s Texas Master Naturalist, Hill Country Chapter meeting, Ag Gillespie County Extension Agent Brad Roeder will present Managing Small Acreage for Livestock or Wildlife Through a Drought. The meeting will be Monday, Sept. 25, in person and virtual.
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Baby MamaAmazingly, I just had a baby. No, it wasn’t one for the record books. It was one from, “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in!” This is a real cattail.
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Wharton’s Dock Road trash pick-up set for Saturday, Sept. 30On Saturday, Sept. 30, volunteers will gather to pick up trash along Wharton’s Dock Road. The organized effort will begin at 8 a.m., and end at noon.
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See the latest Caddo Kuntree, by Larry Haddad |
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42nd annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival breaks Gumbo Cookoff entry recordTexas Cajun festivals seem to come and go, but the Medina Lake Cajun Festival just keeps on rolling out the good times year after year. Texas’ largest and oldest continually operating Cajun Festival is coming again to the Lakehills Community Center Grounds this Saturday.
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Pre-election community meeting set for Oct. 1Candidates for Bandera City Council and the Bandera ISD Board of Trustees have been invited to a pre-election community meeting on Sunday, Oct. 1, at 2:30 p.m., at the Lakehills Community Center; and information on the Bandera ISD $40 million bond proposal, and the proposed changes to the Texas State Constitution will be presented.
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Keep in Beat with the Bandera LibraryIt’s here! The Big Give is happening until midnight on Sept. 21. There are so many important resources and services provided to our community, but in order to do this we must rely on the support of our community to bring you all the wonderful programs and services, not to mention the books, movies, and other forms of entertainment.
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Bandera Middle School Cross Country reportThe Bandera Middle School cross country teams competed in their 4th meet of the season at Boerne Voss Middle School. The Bulldog athletes rose to the occasion; several runners earned medals, many set personal record times, and all of them gave their best effort.
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Lakehills Library holds solar eclipse classOn Sept. 16, a dozen people attended a class teaching everything you ever wanted to know about solar eclipses and why they are so exciting.
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Bandera man arrested for murder, remains in hospitalA Bandera man accused of fatally shooting his partner remains in a San Antonio hospital. According to authorities, the suspect was shot by a deputy after opening fire on law enforcement in a San Antonio Walmart.
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See the latest Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District water quality testing results |
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Bulldogs hold off Cole comeback effort to stay unbeatenThe Bandera varsity football team used some late game heroics to seal the deal in a 35-28 win over Cole Friday night, continuing the team’s unbeaten start to the 2023 season.
Bandera will now turn its attention to what will be their toughest challenge to date as they travel down Hwy. 173 next week to take on Hondo. |
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JV Bulldogs throttle Cole to stay unbeaten
The Bandera JV team gave up a kickoff return for a touchdown to open the game, but responded by rattling off 42 unanswered points in a blowout win that was called at the end of the third quarter due to lightning.
The JV Bulldogs moved to 3-0-1 on the season and will return to action Thursday night at home against Hondo. |
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When monuments come to life
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Medina's streak continuesMedina volleyball and football continue their winning ways defeating Brackett and Bulverde Bracken, with cross country bringing home numerous medals to complete the week.
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Lady Bulldogs look to bounce back after heartbreaking loss to BoerneAfter winning two matches over Somerset and East Central last week, the Bandera varsity volleyball team opened District 27-4A play on the road at Boerne Tuesday night and fell in a five-set heartbreaker.
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Bandera County firefighters respond to four individual blazes within one hour on SundayThe cause of a structure fire on Big Rock Drive in the Enchanted Springs Subdivision is still unknown, though authorities stated they do not suspect criminal activity.
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Three juveniles driving stolen vehicles from Bandera subdivision identifiedThree juveniles driving two cars reported stolen from Bandera River Ranch early Saturday morning have been identified.
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Letter to the EditorA “Notice of Public Hearing” on tax increase is advertised for Bandera County, and the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District proposes to increase property taxes for the 2023 tax year. The hearings take place at two separate locations, on the same date, at the same time. Why would any government body and public servants choose to do this on such an issue as raising taxes?
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Author launches tour with local book signingsLocal author Mike Lowrie will launch his book tour, featuring “House of De Zavala: The Legacy of the Black Heart Stone,” with two book signings. On Thursday, Sept. 28, the Bandera Kronkosky Public Library and the Frontier Times Museum, Lowrie will sign books and give an author’s talk.
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Growing Up In BanderaI'm known around these parts by various names. Two N gleNN or 2 N's and sometimes just plain Glenn. I won't mention the names I acquired as I did a stint on the city council. Feel free to label me "Stupid" if you ever see my name on another ballot.
I sometimes wonder about how people get their nicknames. Like Honey Pug and Spot Wright, for instance. Or Tater Kalka and Bozo Pue. Al Evans told the story many times about how he became Squeaky. I have personal knowledge on how Donald Koenig came to be known as Grub among our group of high school friends. |
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Charlie Robison, beloved son of Bandera, passes at 59 years oldKnown to the world as a country American singer and songwriter, known to Bandera locals as one of their own, Charlie Robison died yesterday in a San Antonio hospital. He had just celebrated his 59th birthday.
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Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs finish strong at Steve Golemon InvitationalThe Bandera varsity Bulldogs and Lady Bulldogs cross country teams both finished in the top 3 at the second annual Steve Golemon Invitational, continuing to show improvement while trending in the right direction as the season progresses.
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Lakehills Community Center receives grant to expand youth programsThe Lakehills Community Center was awarded a $10,000 Family Support and Youth Development grant by The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country, that will support expansion and enhance activities for Bandera County area families.
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Bandera EDC funds city playground; discusses meeting places, website design and parking lotAsking the Bandera Economic Development Corporation to reimburse the City of Bandera for what it has paid toward the Bandera City Park playground, City Administrator Richard Morton said a $25,000 balance remains.
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This month at the Medina LibraryThe Medina Quiltfest12 will be Sept. 23-30, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Children’s Christmas Choir will start practicing every Wednesday, starting Oct. 4 through Nov. 29, at 10 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. Performance is Dec. 3, during the Medina Christmas Program. Save the date. The Ladies Christmas Tea will be Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. |
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Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country awards grants to Bandera County organizationsThe Arthur Nagel Community Clinic, the Bandera Kronkosky Public Library, the Boys and Girls Club of Bandera County, the Lakehills Community Center, and the Silver Sage were awarded grants this month from the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
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Bandera’s National Night Out set for Oct. 3On Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Bandera Marshal’s Office, Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, Bandera County EMS and Bandera Fire and Rescue will join forces to commemorate National Night Out.
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Bandera City Council candidates draw for ballot placement
The candidates for Bandera City Council drew for ballot placement Wednesday morning.
The ballot order is 1. Tony Battle; 2. Vic Vrazel; 3. Debbie Breen; 4. Brett Hicks; 5. Cindy Coffey; 6. Manny Longoria. |
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Bandera ISD board approves $40 million bond electionThe Bandera ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a bond election for this November, during which voters will decide whether to approve a $40 million bond.
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Lakehills residents channel common love for aeronautics, build flight simulator training centerAfter a local USAF veteran opened his home to the international exchange program years ago, an unexpected friendship, turned mentorship, turned professional partnership evolved with a young dreamer who lived right under his nose. Now entering his sophomore year at the esteemed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, the Bandera High School graduate returned to his Lakehills home and mentor this summer, and together, the pair built an authentic flight simulation training center.
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Residents advised to prepare and be friendly during upcoming eclipse eventsPatient, planned, prepared, pleasant, polite - the five “P”s county residents are being asked to consider during the two upcoming eclipse events. During a public meeting on Monday, community members and leaders offered input and advice on what may be expected when the rest of the country descends upon us in October and this coming April.
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Effective July 27, the countywide burn ban is in effect.
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You’re in the Army Now!Wallace “Wally” Snyder, age 99, humbly shares his World War II service in the U.S. Army. As a jeep driver in a unit attached to Patton’s Third Army, he "did what he was told to the best of his ability.”
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