Lakehills Library Garden Club talks plant propagation basics

The Lakehills Library Garden Club will host its next speaker on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bexar County Master Gardener Nancy Mills will speak on plant propagation basics: seeds, stem cuttings and succulents.
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Bandera County Fair calls community to showcase creativity

The Bandera County Fair Association invites artists, makers, bakers, crafters, photographers and skilled craftsmen of all ages to enter their best work in this year's exciting fair contests. Whether you're a seasoned creator or trying something new, now is the perfect opportunity to share your talents and celebrate the creativity that makes our community special.
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Fridays at the Frontier Times Museum

The new school year is just around the corner, and the Frontier Times Museum is excited to launch a brand-new educational program for students - Fridays at the Museum. Designed with Bandera ISD students in mind—but free and open to all students—this weekly program offers hands-on learning experiences every Friday from noon to 2 p.m. throughout the school year.
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45th annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival slated for September 26

Who says you have to drive to Louisiana for an authentic Cajun celebration? For 45 incredible years, the Medina Lake Cajun Festival has transformed the Texas Hill Country into a lively bayou filled with sizzling Cajun cuisine, award-winning gumbo, toe-tapping Cajun Zydeco music, and thousands of smiling festival-goers. That tradition continues again for 2026. The Medina Lake Cajun Festival will be Saturday, Sept. 26, at the Lakehills Community Center.
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Book signing and discussion features The Saga of Tall Hat in the Cherokee Nation West

UPDATE: This event has been rescheduled to August 20.

The first meeting of the Frontier Reading Times, featuring The Saga of Tall Hat in the Cherokee Nation West, by Lauren Walthour, will be Thursday, July 16, at the Frontier Times Museum.
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Pet Parade is the G.O.A.T.

As they have for the last 30 years, animals of all shapes and sizes paraded in their holiday best for the annual July 4 CCPAL Pet Parade.
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Local author publishes historic story about NYPD canine program

Local author Chris Dion has just published his first book entitled, “Just Doing My Job: The Historic Story of Detective Neil Monaco & K9 Brandy,” which can be found on Amazon. This book is geared toward children and young adults, and tells the story of Mr. Neil Monaco, a first generation Italian American USAF Veteran who was one of three men who created the NYPD canine program. His actions, along with his K9 Brandy, in 1972 led to the creation of what is today’s TSA Canine program. The story is told in such a way as to highlight the moral lesson found within the tale.
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Inspiring the next generation through educational outreach

This 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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Youth rock band enters the local live music scene

In a rural county like Bandera, having 71 people come out just to hear a youth rock band play is a pretty big deal.
In April, The Bad Bombs, a youth rock band made up entirely of Bandera County students ages 12–16, put on a free concert at Bandera High School and drew a crowd of local supporters. It shows that people in Bandera County will support young musicians who are willing to work hard, take creative risks, and perform live.
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Bandera mom creates screen-free card game that encourages positive mental health

Armed with the purpose of helping parents empower their children in a society of ever-increasing mental health threats, Bandera County resident Dirce Utrera-Ferragamo has discovered a way to teach navigational skills and resilience through the art of play.
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Pipe Creek Christian School earns full accreditation, marks major milestone

Pipe Creek Christian School has received full accreditation from the National Association of Private Schools, a significant achievement nearly 25 years after the school opened in 2001.
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A check-up from the neck up...and beyond

I don’t typically write in the first person. I think the last time I did was when I publicly shared my colonoscopy experience. I hope my journey with thyroid disease and navigating the healthcare system will help someone else, so in that same spirit of transparency and awareness, I’m again lifting the veil - albeit a little higher. Please pardon the adult language, they are mostly quotes.
It all began with a sonogram in May.
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A probe on the back side of a colonoscopy

I’ve been running a little behind schedule this week - a pun that may be more appreciated as this story goes on. I generally avoid first-person dissertations, but in the spirit of a brutally honest transparency that may help someone else, I thought it befitting to temporarily lift the veil.
A word of caution for the sensitive, this story may not be appropriate for everyone.
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The August Silver Sage Menu

All welcome. Drive-by meal service is available. Please call us ahead of time if you would like to pick up a meal. 830-796-4969.

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please call 830-796-4969 before 9:30 a.m. to make lunch reservations.
Call Joyce D. Lamilla, LD, at 830-796-4969, regarding Meals On Wheels delivery.

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