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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 5, Episode 3, of Growing Up In Bandera on mini podcast. |
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Damaging parasite reaches the Hill CountryThree Texas counties have reported cases of the New World screwworm, including Gillespie County outside of Fredericksburg. According to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), a quarantine in established infested zones is in effect in parts of Kerr, Gillespie, Edwards, Kimble, La Salle, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb and Zavala counties. Executive orders prohibit the removal of any warm blooded animal from those zones without authorization from the TAHC.
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New murals for the Cowboy Capital of the WorldPipe Creek artist Melissa Sutherland was commissioned to highlight the cowboy culture and primitive history of Bandera through her bright and joyful art. She has been busy painting three western murals in the side courtyard of the First National Ice Haus on Main Street.
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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1865, an estimated 50 desperadoes broke into the state treasury in Austin, one of the boldest crimes in Texas history. The robbery occurred during the chaotic period immediately after the downfall of the Confederacy in the spring of 1865.
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Bandera joins the 1,500-mile xTx Trail at its second anniversaryThe xTexas Trail Association (nicknamed the xTx) is excited to announce the Cowboy Capitol of the World, Bandera, has been added to the 1,500-mile cross state hiking, biking and equestrian adventure route.
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The cowboy on the edge of the rainbowWith the right imagination, in the upper right corner, one can see a Bandera Cowboy riding the edge of the rainbow. It was a great show for Banderaians to enjoy.
Photo taken in the Lowes parking lot on May 30. |
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TxDOT develops short- and long-term plans for Hwy. 46The Texas Department of Transportation has refined short- and long-term objectives for Hwy. 46. Immediate plans include pre-formed rumble strips, additional warning signs and pavement marking improvements.
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Sublime Rambling
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Growing Up In BanderaCelebrating our past here in Bandera has been around as long as I can remember. The old Stompede Days celebration was a three-day event organized by business people to bring visitors to town and fill the coffers. At the time, we could have used a few more motels in town to accommodate the crowds that arrived by the thousands. Oldtimers have differing views about those days of parades, rodeos and just plain hell raisin'. I was about 13 years old when the last Stompede celebration took place, and my most outstanding memory is of those crowds.
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Lakehills United Methodist Church hosts Spaghetti FundraiserThe United Women in Faith will host a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, June 13, from 4-7 p.m., at the Lakehills United Methodist Church.
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Bandera Natural History and Art Museum hosts Jurassic JamboreeOn Saturday, June 13, help celebrate the Bandera Natural History and Art Museum’s 10th anniversary at their first annual Jurassic Jamboree.
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Celebrate Juneteenth in Bandera: Juneteenth Jubilee DayWe are pleased to announce a special celebration recognizing Juneteenth, to be held at the Bertha Tryon-Hendrick Arnold Cemetery in Bandera on Friday, June 19, at 10 a.m. This historic cemetery is located on Old Medina Highway, just off Hwy. 16.
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Local teen named the 2026 San Antonio Express News Alamo City High School Sports Boys Adaptive Athlete of the YearThis week, Matthew Jeffery was awarded the San Antonio Express News Alamo City High School Sports Boys Adaptive Athlete of the Year for 2026.
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This month at the Medina Community LibraryThe Summer Reading 2026 theme is Dinosaurs, Archeology and Paleontology. The last day to sign up for summer reading is June 19.
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Lakehills Area Library to host oil painter Valarie Moore for JuneValarie Moore began her interest in art at an early age, by drawing with pencils throughout her school years. Her pursuit of oil painting came from watching the famous Bob Ross, complete a painting in one-half hour on television. She thought he made it look like “anyone could be an artist,” so Moore switched from pencil drawings to “freehand painting” in oils.
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Riding on Faith and Bandera Pro rodeos donate to county
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Bandera City Park gates to openBandera City Council members unanimously approved reopening Bandera City Park, just in time for Father's Day. Also, the city is set to present a plaque during the Gumball 3000 event, which is set to take place on Monday, June. 8.
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Bandera softball players earn individual district 27-4A athletic and academic honorsFollowing a challenging season on the diamond, several members of the Bandera Bulldogs softball program have been recognized for their individual determination and academic dedication with selections to the District 27-4A All-District and Academic teams.
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The sun rises after the stormAs the sun rose on the 27th day of May a new day began. This day would mark the end of the Primary season in Bandera and begin the process of moving forward to the general election in November and preparation for the transfer of leadership responsibility in January.
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Medina Baseball concludes season at the Regional Final
Medina's historic baseball season concluded in the Regional Final round of the State Playoffs. The 2026 Bobcats became the first baseball team from Medina to become the Regional Semifinal Champions and advance to the final round.
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Bandera County pest program to be June 23Join Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in Bandera County for an important pest update program at Mansfield Park Rec Hall, June 23.
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Walker Community Church presents an Evening RevivalThe Walker Community Church Bandera is hosting an Evening Revivial, through June 14, from 6:30-8 p.m. The two-week program will feature prayer, teaching and outreach for families.
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Lakehills American Legion launches ‘410 Cares’ telephone support systemThe Lakehills American Legion Post #410 has announced a new telephone support initiative called “410 Cares,” created with one simple goal: making sure no one feels forgotten or faces a crisis alone.
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Inspiring the next generation through educational outreachThis year, the Bandera Natural History and Art Museum's educational outreach programs focused on two projects, one of which gave Bandera High School students the chance to explore their creativity, and build new skills through a student art contest, and a University of Texas – Austin Capstone project partnership, which connected classroom learning with real-world experiences.
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Countywide burn ban liftedThough the countywide burn ban is lifted, authorities strongly urge residents to register with the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office before lighting up.
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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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