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Bandera County commissioners honor and recognize Patricia Moore for her contributions to county tourism.
Photo by Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
December 3, 2025
Group donates money to county for tractor purchase
By Jessica Nohealapa’ahi
The Bandera Prophet
Bandera County commissioners accepted an $8,000 donation collected to supplement the purchase of a tractor to be used at Mansfield Park. The group effort was organized by people who regularly use the arena, and suggested a larger series tractor with upgrades and accessories.
“Some locals recommend a more expensive piece of equipment,” Pct. 1 Commissioner Troy Konvicka said Tuesday. “Multiple people offered to donate money to Mansfield Park and teh county.”
The money will be added to $32,000 already budgeted, which will purchase a new Case 60A full-wheel drive tractor.
In other business, commissioners honored former Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Patricia Moore, who retired last month.
“I could not be a legend without the people standing behind me. One person cannot do it by themselves,” Moore said, recognizing the CVB staff. “They are the ones who make that office work.”
“Eleven years or so ago, we met; 11 years or so ago, we had some hard times; 11 years later, we’re doing pretty good,” Pct. 4 Commissioner Jody Rutherford said. “I want you to know I appreciate what you’ve done…for this county.”
~ Bandera County Emergency Management Services responded to 251 calls for service during October. EMTs traveled 13,846 total miles, and averaged a 13.32-minute response time for tone to on scene. Percentages by zone are 37: Bandera; 18: Pipe Creek; 18 Lakehills; 8: Medina Lake Shores; 3: Medina; and 1 Tarpley.
“Some locals recommend a more expensive piece of equipment,” Pct. 1 Commissioner Troy Konvicka said Tuesday. “Multiple people offered to donate money to Mansfield Park and teh county.”
The money will be added to $32,000 already budgeted, which will purchase a new Case 60A full-wheel drive tractor.
In other business, commissioners honored former Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Patricia Moore, who retired last month.
“I could not be a legend without the people standing behind me. One person cannot do it by themselves,” Moore said, recognizing the CVB staff. “They are the ones who make that office work.”
“Eleven years or so ago, we met; 11 years or so ago, we had some hard times; 11 years later, we’re doing pretty good,” Pct. 4 Commissioner Jody Rutherford said. “I want you to know I appreciate what you’ve done…for this county.”
~ Bandera County Emergency Management Services responded to 251 calls for service during October. EMTs traveled 13,846 total miles, and averaged a 13.32-minute response time for tone to on scene. Percentages by zone are 37: Bandera; 18: Pipe Creek; 18 Lakehills; 8: Medina Lake Shores; 3: Medina; and 1 Tarpley.