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LINK TO TEXAS DEPT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES DASHBOARD
Please see our list of businesses and restaurants that have altered hours and services,
and Bandera County's latest Directive, by clicking here.
Medina Lake Level
The lake level is at 1,049.35 feet - 68.2% capacity.
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Graduation KeepsakePlease see our Class of 2020 Bandera County Graduation Keepsake, featuring Bandera and Medina ISD seniors and special messages from their loved ones.
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Pipe Creek Christian School honors first graduateAnthony Lawrence Cortez had the honor of being the first student to graduate from Pipe Creek Christian School. He received his diploma in a small ceremony at the school on Friday, May 22. His proud parents are Larry and Mary Cortez of Bandera.
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Bandera County man dies of self-inflicted gunshot woundA Bandera County man died on Thursday after shooting himself inside Hevenor Lumber Company. The man, 26, broke into the lumber and hardware store after it closed Wednesday evening. The Prophet is not revealing his name to respect his family’s privacy.
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Cruisin’ the East End
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Pentecost and ShavuotThis year the Jewish festival of Shavuot precedes the date of the Christian celebration of Pentecost, Sunday, May 31.
Shavuot, also called Feast of Weeks, began at sundown on May 28 and lasts 24 hours. It is one of the three pilgrim festivals of Exodus 23 and Leviticus 23. It commemorates the giving of the Law, Torah, to Moses. |
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See the latest Caddo Kuntree, by Larry Haddad |
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Hyo Silver Downtown opens ThursdayOne of the city’s most historic buildings is now the new home of one of its popular destination businesses. Hyo Silver Downtown will open its doors at 315 11th Street in Bandera on Thursday, May 28, following a nearly year-long renovation project. Hyo Silver, long known for its hand-crafted buckles and jewelry, especially custom class rings, is moving into Bandera’s first bank.
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Growing Up In BanderaBack in the day I didn't have to travel far from home to find an adventure. The Medina River was a short walk from our home and I made that trip as often as time and my mom allowed. Thinking back I can say those were some of the best times of my life and they didn't cost me a single dime. If I had a dime back then you can be assured I would have been headed to McGroarty's store for bubble gum and some penny candy.
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All CoViD-19 tests return negative from mobile collectionThough not formally declared, the Texas Department of State Health Services estimates Bandera County has zero active CoViD-19 cases, as of today. Bandera County Emergency Management Coordinator Carey Reed said she is waiting for the official letters from the state for the remaining two patients who have recovered, but have not yet been released.
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City grosses $7,000 in park admissions over Mother’s Day weekendDuring a brief special meeting this morning, Bandera City Council members approved Langford Community Management Services to serve as grant administrator for the General Land Office Community Development Block Grant Mitigation.
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Two-minute Drill
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Book some time with the Bandera LibraryWe are pleased to announce the Bandera Library is beginning our phased reopening plan. We will continue our curbside service. The library is also booking appointments for a limited number of patrons to use the public access computers. We are requiring patrons entering the building to use a face mask and to practice social distancing while in the building. Call to make your appointment.
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Lakehills Library LeaningsThe library is gearing up for the Summer Reading Program for the kiddos, beginning Monday, June 8. They are calling it the To Go Program. For the first four weeks of June, the Director Dianna Landes will read to the youngsters via YouTube.
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Steve Stolzer
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Donna Jean McCaa Sopchak
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The View From Dry Creek HillHas anybody else noticed that news stories about the evils of screen time have disappeared? Before COVID we were bombarded with warnings about too much screen time harming kids and adults, not to mention how we were addicted to our devices and social media. We were supposed to get outside, meet people in person, and get all the endorphins and other good things that human contact brings.
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Commissioners recognize days of honor
This weekend, amidst CoViD-19 news, discussions and debates, two national days of honor were recognized. On Friday, the flags flew at half-staff in front of the Bandera County Courthouse in tribute to Peace Officer’s Memorial Day. Also beginning Friday, Armed Forces Day weekend began.
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Bandera Natural History Museum to reopen WednesdayThe Bandera Natural History Museum will reopen on May 20, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
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New Bandera ISD Chief Financial Officer namedMichael Neuman has been named Chief Financial Officer for Bandera ISD. Neuman will replace Scott Tipton who is moving to a similar role in Pecos-Barstow-Toyah ISD. Neuman will officially begin his duties in Bandera ISD on June 1.
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BEC Fiber exceeds expectationsBandera Electric Cooperative has made significant progress expanding its fiber network over the past three years. By the end of April, BEC surpassed its 2020 year-end goal of connecting 1,000 additional members, and on May 1 reached another milestone of connecting 6,000 subscribers.
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Applications for Bandera City Council being accepted nowBandera City Council members seek applicants to fill a vacant seat, discuss riparian management at the city park and approve a Wastewater Treatment Plant feasibility study.
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Local cowgirl featured in national newsletterA photo of Jeannes Beauxbeannes saddling up during the community CoViD-19 mobile testing at Mansfield Park is the featured photo in today's 1600 Daily newsletter issued by the White House.
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Strive 24 Gym and Salon finedVinny Mifsud, owner of Strive 24 gym in Lakehills, received a citation today for opening his gym and hair salon in violation of Governor Abbott’s executive order to remain closed until May 18. Catching attention from FOX News, Mifsud was interviewed by the San Antonio television station.
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Checkovage, Herrera and McNeal versus the Bandera Central Appraisal DistrictFormer Bandera Central Appraisal District employees Melissa Checkovage, Jana Herrera and Nelia McNeal have filed suit against the district claiming violations of the Texas Whistleblowers Act and wrongful termination.
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Frontier TalesSome of you “old-timers” may remember a magazine called the Frontier Times, published by J. Marvin Hunter. Beginning in 1923, Mr. Hunter gathered stories of pioneer days and was even able to interview a few elderly characters who actually helped settle the frontier. While perusing the pages, I found an article entitled “Historical Reminiscences” by Charles Beseler from the April 1929 issue, a reprint of an article originally published in 1909.
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Group starts Go Fund Me for county businessesWhat do you do when there are businesses with little or no income due to little or no customers because of the CoVid-19 pandemic shutdown? That question was answered two weeks ago when a small group got together to start the Bandera Texas Small Business Fundraiser.
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Letters to the Editor"The May 2 Medina River Clean up will be rescheduled... a date has not currently been set," "While I was calling AAA for a tow, a car drove up and a young lady handed me my food order. I offered to pay her but she refused saying she had already paid for it," "The month of May is National Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month,"
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BEC donates $6,000 to local food banksBandera Electric Cooperative recently made a $1,500 contribution to each of the four local food pantries spread throughout its service territory to assist with increased demand on food supplies during the coronavirus crisis.
Food pantry recipients include Comfort Table and Food Pantry, Hill Country Family Services, Silver Sage and Utopia Food Pantry. Collectively the food pantries serve the counties of Bandera, Kendall and Uvalde. |
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Eating Well for Healthy LivingJoin Texas Agrilife Extension to learn ways to meal plan, save money at the grocery store, and best practices for storing your food to make it last longer. These courses are available online 24/7. Childcare providers receive two clock hours for course completion.
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BEC Foundation awards $24,000 in community grants
Bandera Little League, the Medina Community Library, Medina Secondary, Comfort Little League, Hill Country Samaritans and Families & Literacy, Inc. in Kerrville were BEC Foundation's first-quarter grant recipients.
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Celebrating our new normal, and hoping for the normal we loveOn Friday, March 6, Bandera ISD closed for spring break not realizing how our world was about to change. That week, there was certainly a lot of talk and news coverage about CoViD-19, but there was no consensus that what has become a nation-wide closure of schools was right around the corner. The following Friday, our district (along with many others throughout the state), announced an extension of our closure for one more week. It was during that first week of closure that I witnessed our amazing school community spring into action.
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Hotel construction moves forwardDespite closures and quarantines, construction continues at the Best Western Bandera Suites and Saloon. Like many others, the hospitality industry has taken a nosedive, but hotel planners are looking toward the future.
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Financial advisor reminds us to breathe, focus on the long-term“Going into this crisis we were in pretty good shape. Unemployment was at a 50-year low, and there was an uptick in the housing market...The current market selloff is certainly concerning, but it seems to be driven more by fear and panic than by economic or financial reality.”
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Corona CrazyFor the last four years, I’ve been living a double life and sleeping around. Seriously. I’ve been spending my time at both the East Wing and the West Wing which is how I refer to my house and The Last Husband’s ranch. Sounds pretty fancy doesn’t it?
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Memorial Day Weekend rodeos cancelled, planners to focus on All Women’s Ranch RodeoAfter careful consideration, the decision was made to cancel the 2020 Memorial Day Weekend Rodeos.
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Care bags available at Lakehills and Bandera Methodist ChurchesHill Country Daily Bread Ministries is blessed to partner with these Mentoring Ministry Church partners who will also serve as distribution points for “Emergency Care Bags” to clients who contact them for help.
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Bandera American Legion launches veteran Card CampaignThe current necessity of protecting senior citizens who reside in Bandera's two nursing homes from COVID-19 means visits are severely curtailed as these facilities are locked down. Even in this current situation, more can be done to stem our veterans' isolation. The Bandera American Legion and Auxiliary invite parents, students, homeschoolers to participate in a Card Campaign to make Virtual Visits a new reality! Children of all ages, are invited to be creative and patriotic.
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Sweet Molly Malone matching grant announcement
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The Silver Sage SpecialDid you know the Silver Sage Seniors Center in Bandera has been delivering Meals on Wheels throughout Bandera County for 35 years? There is no other service in the county that deliveries hot, nutritious meals five days a week plus the all-important daily wellness check on our seniors.
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Effectively ElenaWhile I was out walking this morning it came to me suddenly that if I could find a way to perpetually walk from East to West, I could increase productivity because I’d be striding against the earth’s rotation. In other words, I could make the laws of physics work in my favor; the sheer mass of the world moving under my feet will heighten my productivity.
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The Bandera Prophet, the news without paper.
Cowboy Capital of the WorldBandera, 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 before the Friday night football game.
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Select baseball takes secondIn triple-degree temperatures, Bandera County's Hill Country select baseball team took second at a 12-hour tournament in Natalia.
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Growing Up In BanderaI 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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Cruisin' the East EndUp-to-date news, information and events for the Pipe Creek and Lakehills communities, presented by
Vicki L. George |