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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 8, of Growing Up In Bandera on podcast. |
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Bandera Middle School volleyball B teams defeat Uvalde; 8th Grade B Team now 3-0The Lady Bulldog 8th grade B team defeated Uvalde in 2 sets, making the team's record 3 wins and 0 losses; the 7th Grade B team hosted Uvalde, winning the game in the 3rd set.
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Medina Rose Garden Club celebrates 75 yearsThe community is invited to help celebrate 75 years of service by the Medina Rose Garden Club, on Tuesday, Oct. 15.
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Today in Texas HistoryOn this day in 1942, Del Valle Army Air Base was activated. The facility was constructed on 3,000 acres of land donated by the city of Austin. It was renamed Bergstrom Field Nov. 11, 1943, in honor of Capt. John A. Bergstrom, the first Austinite killed in World War II.
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Spend an afternoon under the Big Top
The circus is coming to town!
The Bandera County Chamber of Commerce is hosting a magical day with the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on Saturday, Oct. 12. |
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Bandera Library HappeningsThinking about picking up a new hobby or rekindling an old one? Check out the Watercolor Group. They meet each Monday, at 10 a.m. These talented artists are more than willing to share a few pointers with those so inclined.
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Elizabeth Wood
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Bandera City Council NotesBandera City Council members approved the budget and tax rate for the next fiscal year. In other business, council approved the use of Bandera City Park for the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus.
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Triple H Equitherapy celebrates ribbon cutting this FridayOn Friday, Triple H Equitherapy will unveil its new outdoor arena cover, donated by Gene and Diane Skillrud.
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Bandera volleyball picks up two wins through Homecoming WeekThe Bandera volleyball team had a big bounce back week, recording two wins during homecoming week and starting to build some momentum prior to the start of district play.
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Registration for accredited food handlers course open nowA food handlers course accredited by the Texas Department of State Health Services is being offered by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Bandera County. There will be limited seating, please register by Sept. 20.
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Bandera native takes Navy-wide advancement exam aboard USS Ronald ReaganMass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Keith Knisely, of Bandera, recently took the Navy-wide advancement exam. Knisely was onboard Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), while in-port Naval Base Kitsap, in Bremerton, Washington.
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Lakehills library displays newer artBobbie Jo Basinger’s oil paintings and her creative tole paintings have been added to, and are being exhibited during September in the Lakehills Area Library, located at 7200 FM 1283.
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Hill Country Women Veterans Celebration set for September 21All women veterans in the Texas Hill Country are invited to a free celebration with an impressive list of Texas and Veterans Administration leadership focused on your earned benefits and addressing your unique needs. The Sept. 21 event will feature guest speakers, information tables, gifts, door prizes, refreshments, lunch, and the opportunity to network with fellow veterans.
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43rd annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival slated for September 28The Lakehills Civic Center announced that the now familiar and traditional Medina Lake Cajun Festival is slated, as always, for the 4th Saturday in September, at the Lakehills Community Center Grounds near Medina Lake.
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Bandera Middle School Girls XC takes first at Ingram Tom Moore InvitationalThe Bandera Middle School Cross Country team competed at the Ingram Tom Moore Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 14. The challenging Ingram course was not built to set personal records, but 16 of the 28 Bulldog runners set PRs anyway.
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Lytle storms back to stun BulldogsAfter a red-hot start against Lytle Friday Night, the Bandera varsity football team fell just short of its third straight win to open the 2024 season as the Pirates fought back and held on for a 24-21 win at Bulldog Stadium.
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Bandera County Groundwater District refers contested water permit case to hearings examinerStanding room only was left during the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District’s Sept. 12 special called meeting, with many members of the public spilling out of the office doors onto the patio.
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Trash Talk: Celebrating Recycling VolunteersLet’s talk trash: the trash removed and/or recycled by volunteers who are saving Bandera County taxpayers money.
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Arthur Nagel Community Clinic announces Ron Clarke as Honorary Veteran of Cork & Fork 2024The Arthur Nagel Community Clinic has selected Ron Clarke as Honorary Veteran for its popular fundraising event, Cork & Fork, to be held at The Farm Country Club on Saturday, Nov. 9. This recognition honors Clarke’s distinguished military service and his continued dedication to the Bandera community.
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Get your workout on during Wacky WednesdayWednesdays at Strive 24 Fitness, from 2-6 p.m., gym members can bring a workout buddy for free.
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Local seats contested in this year’s general electionThe deadline to file for a place on the Nov. 5 election ballot was Aug 19, and several local seats are contested.
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County puts brakes on burn banBandera County commissioners put the brakes on a burn ban for now, postponing action pending more rainfall.
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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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