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Medina Lake Level

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The lake level is at 976.68 feet - 3.8% capacity.

A heartfelt thank you to The Bandera Prophet's sustaining sponsors,
​whose support helps us provide free news, stories and information to our community.

Bandera Bank, A Place To Stay Reservations, McMullan Insurance, Custom Glass And Mirror, Bandera Eye Care, Edward Jones Investments, Anthony Ferragamo, Buddy's Water Well & Septic Service, Bandera Paint & Body, Texas Salt Co., Spirits of Texas, KW Bandera/Gail Stone Realty, Mane Attraction Hair Salon, Strive 24, WebWagon, Winters Electric, Bandera & Lakehills True Value, Bandera Natural History and Art Museum, Frontier Times Museum

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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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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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Bandera Girls Track displays unified strength at District Championship

The Bandera girls' track and field program showcased the power of the "We Are One" district philosophy at the District Meet on Wednesday. Competing strictly under the Bulldog banner, the team combined veteran leadership with a surging Junior Varsity squad to secure high-ranking finishes across the board.
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Track & Field championships for Medina

Results from the District 31-A Track & Field Championships, held April 9, in Leakey. Area Qualifiers will move on to run at the Area Championships in Leakey on Monday, April 20.
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Bandera senior James Bower caps off career as All-Star Selection and "Beyond the Game" recipient

James Bower, a standout senior at Bandera High School, celebrated a dual victory on Sunday, April 12, at the All Star basketball game, put on by San Antonio Sports and Valero. Bower was not only selected to compete among the region's elite in the All-Star game, but was also honored for his community impact with the San Antonio Sports and Valero "Beyond the Game" award.
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Growing Up In Bandera

I hesitate to even venture a guess about my granddaughter's age group thoughts on the matter of back in the day things.
"What's a counter check, Bruh?" 
In fairness, I have to admit I have never used a cash app or venmo either, because I am from so far back in the day. I relied heavily on her assistance years ago as I struggled to learn about navigating the internet while entering the computer phase of my life. 
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​Today in Texas History

On this day in 1825, Haden Edwards, Green DeWitt and Robert Leftwich received empresario contracts. The government of Mexico, which had gained independence from Spain in 1821, issued the contracts to encourage the settlement of Coahuila and Texas.
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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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4-H through a different lens

What 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 concert

Local 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 Library

April 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 Month

For 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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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 proclamation

Community 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 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,
​an award-winning publication, delivers up-to-date information by local writers and photographers
who combined have 50-plus years of experience in the field and newsroom. 

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