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May 24, 2024
Bandera City Council members approve the use of City Park for Riverfest in June, Circus in October
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
Bandera City Council members approved a request from the Bandera Business Association to hold the 26th annual Riverfest in Bandera City Park. The event, set for Saturday, June 29, is free to enter.
Riverfest events include games and activities, three large inflatables, food and craft vendors, and the Bandera Idol singing competition.
“They’ve got a really good lineup of fun things to do,” Council Member Lynn Palmer said.
Council members also unanimously approved the use of Bandera City Park for the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus this October.
The circus, a one-day fundraiser for the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce, will host two 90-minute shows under the big tent, featuring lions, tigers, clowns, unicycle riders, tight rope walkers and a trapeze artist. Sunday, Oct. 13, is a prospective date for the event.
In other business, council members unanimously approved a resolution opposing a proposed Texas Department of Transportation amendment to Chapter 21: Regulation of Signs Along Interstate and Primary Highways of the State of Texas Administrative Code.
The proposition, which the resolution states would diminish local control and undermine efforts to preserve the scenic beauty of rural Texas highways, allows electronic billboards and other signage, regardless of city ordinances that may prohibit them.
Bandera Mayor Rebeca Gibson said the fear is that billboards will clutter the highways, as well as challenge local control.
Riverfest events include games and activities, three large inflatables, food and craft vendors, and the Bandera Idol singing competition.
“They’ve got a really good lineup of fun things to do,” Council Member Lynn Palmer said.
Council members also unanimously approved the use of Bandera City Park for the Culpepper and Merriweather Circus this October.
The circus, a one-day fundraiser for the Bandera County Chamber of Commerce, will host two 90-minute shows under the big tent, featuring lions, tigers, clowns, unicycle riders, tight rope walkers and a trapeze artist. Sunday, Oct. 13, is a prospective date for the event.
In other business, council members unanimously approved a resolution opposing a proposed Texas Department of Transportation amendment to Chapter 21: Regulation of Signs Along Interstate and Primary Highways of the State of Texas Administrative Code.
The proposition, which the resolution states would diminish local control and undermine efforts to preserve the scenic beauty of rural Texas highways, allows electronic billboards and other signage, regardless of city ordinances that may prohibit them.
Bandera Mayor Rebeca Gibson said the fear is that billboards will clutter the highways, as well as challenge local control.