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Teen athlete earns gold with Team Texas Parasports, sets national recordsBack in July, Matthew Jeffery traveled to Hoover, Alabama, for the Move United Nationals. Matthew is a 14-year-old Adaptive Athlete, and this was his third time competing with Team Texas Parasports. In the past, he'd only competed as a swimmer; this year he added Track and Field events. In all, Matthew competed in 10 events, earning eight gold medals, two silver medals, and five new national records.
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Bandera QB Cardenas nominated for statewide player of the week honorBandera senior quarterback/defensive back Jesse Cardenas was nominated for the prestigious Mr. Texas Football Player of the Week award early this week for his performance in Friday night’s 42-35 win over Robstown.
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Medina Lake VFD hosts Lakehills 38th National Night OutOn Tuesday, Oct. 3, the Medina Lake VFD hosted the annual National Night Out at their volunteer station, with nearly 100 neighbors attending.
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The annular eclipse is right around the corner, it’s time to prepare
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November election voter registration deadline is October 10
The deadline is approaching to register to vote in the November General Election. Bandera County voters will have several issues to consider, including the Bandera ISD bond, school trustees, City Council members and amendments to the Texas State Constitution.
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League of Women Voters sets October meetingThe League of Women Voters of the Hill Country Texas scheduled a meeting in Johnson City on Saturday, Oct. 7.
"VOTER 101" will be the program presented by Heather Farmer. Information on the specifics and mechanics of voting, the changes in voting laws, details on the November election on proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution, and the tools and resources to help make a plan to vote will be part of the presentation. |
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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1898, doctors in Laredo began noticing an outbreak of smallpox among the city’s children, and by January 1899 physicians reported more than 100 cases. When some Laredo residents resisted the vaccinations, friction between some of the residents and the rangers culminated in a gunbattle and ensuing riot.
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Holiday stories from every corner of the Hill CountryAmazon bestselling author Gail Kittleson and award-winning author, speaker, and Texas historian Lynn Dean have teamed up again to create Truths for Troubled Trails, Book 2, in their heart-warming series, A Hill Country Christmas.
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Bandera County Commissioners Court BriefingThe Bandera County Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service presented the 4-H Gold Star, I Dare You and Friend of 4-H awards, during the Sept. 14 Bandera County Commissioners Court session. Also, commissioners are reviewing the rules for use of the courthouse lawn for events already approved, as well as future requests to be considered.
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Plans underway for Nightmare on Maple StreetWith October right around the corner, thoughts are turning to pumpkin patches, favorite fall lattes and All Hallow’s Eve. In Bandera, the Marshal’s Office has begun preparation for the Nightmare on Maple Street Halloween extravaganza.
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Lakehills Library holds solar eclipse classOn Sept. 16, a dozen people attended a class teaching everything you ever wanted to know about solar eclipses and why they are so exciting.
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Bandera man arrested for murder, remains in hospitalA Bandera man accused of fatally shooting his partner remains in a San Antonio hospital. According to authorities, the suspect was shot by a deputy after opening fire on law enforcement in a San Antonio Walmart.
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See the latest Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District water quality testing results |
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Three juveniles driving stolen vehicles from Bandera subdivision identifiedThree juveniles driving two cars reported stolen from Bandera River Ranch early Saturday morning have been identified.
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Bandera County firefighters respond to four individual blazes within one hour on SundayThe cause of a structure fire on Big Rock Drive in the Enchanted Springs Subdivision is still unknown, though authorities stated they do not suspect criminal activity.
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First responders confiscate ‘suspicious’ package from hotel roomA “suspicious-looking” package was discovered in a room by the cleaning crew at the Best Western on Main Street this afternoon. Bandera ISD administrators immediately implemented safety precautions at the middle school, while the Bandera Marshal’s Office, Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, Bandera Fire Department, and Bandera County EMS staged around the hotel.
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Charlie Robison, beloved son of Bandera, passes at 59 years oldKnown to the world as a country American singer and songwriter, known to Bandera locals as one of their own, Charlie Robison died yesterday in a San Antonio hospital. He had just celebrated his 59th birthday.
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Bandera Homecoming King & Queen crownedThe Bandera High School 2023 Homecoming King and Queen were crowned Friday night.
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Bandera EDC funds city playground; discusses meeting places, website design and parking lotAsking the Bandera Economic Development Corporation to reimburse the City of Bandera for what it has paid toward the Bandera City Park playground, City Administrator Richard Morton said a $25,000 balance remains.
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Bandera Round-Up parade floats down Main StreetBlue skies shined down on the Bandera Round-Up parade Saturday morning. Several festive floats, candy and fun
were part of this year’s annual Labor Day event, as well as live music, storytelling, kids’ activities, shopping and shows on the historic courthouse lawn. |
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Bandera City Council Notes
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Bandera ISD board approves $40 million bond election
The Bandera ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a bond election for this November, during which voters will decide whether to approve a $40 million bond.
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Lakehills residents channel common love for aeronautics, build flight simulator training centerAfter a local USAF veteran opened his home to the international exchange program years ago, an unexpected friendship, turned mentorship, turned professional partnership evolved with a young dreamer who lived right under his nose. Now entering his sophomore year at the esteemed Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida, the Bandera High School graduate returned to his Lakehills home and mentor this summer, and together, the pair built an authentic flight simulation training center.
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Residents advised to prepare and be friendly during upcoming eclipse eventsPatient, planned, prepared, pleasant, polite - the five “P”s county residents are being asked to consider during the two upcoming eclipse events. During a public meeting on Monday, community members and leaders offered input and advice on what may be expected when the rest of the country descends upon us in October and this coming April.
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Commissioners change veterans service officer position from part- to full-timeBandera County commissioners unanimously approved changing the job description for a veterans service officer from part-time to full-time, increasing the annual salary
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Effective July 27, the countywide burn ban is in effect.
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas expands eligibility for veterans housing programThe Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas has expanded the eligibility for the Housing Assistance for Veterans program, which will now include service members who became disabled as a result of their military service since Aug. 2, 1990.
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Groundwater district declares extreme droughtThe Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District has declared Extreme Drought Conditions, one step down from Exceptional, which the county had been in since Jan. 12. The determination is based on current groundwater levels and rainfall deficit.
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New state natural area reserve in development in Pipe CreekAlthough it isn’t open to the public yet, a new state natural area in Pipe Creek is in development.
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Bandera City Marshal blazes the trail of firsts, change, transparency and trustEstablished in 1853, Bandera was first surveyed by John James and Charles de Montel. The first mayor was Ray Marvin Hay, who served from 1964 to 1968. The first Marshal’s Office, which replaced the Bandera Police Department, was created in 2011. Setting her stone on the path of significant firsts in the history of Bandera, Nancy De Foster is the first female City Marshal.
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Foster Grandparents needed
Do you want to brighten the life of a local child, a youngster in need? Become a Foster Grandparent. The Alamo RCD has joined with AACOG to bring the Foster Grandparent Program to Bandera County.
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Bandera library director appointed to state committeeThe Bandera Kronkosky Public Library is proud to announce the appointment of Library Director Mauri Guillen Fagan to the Texas Library Association Committee on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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Silver Sage Cottages project pivots, vision expandsAfter a brief regrouping, the Silver Sage Cottages project has picked up momentum. Contrary to innuendo, the serendipitous stall allowed planners to pivot toward a bigger and better community layout.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County expands youth support with new Boys & Girls Club of Uvalde
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Bandera ISD tackles bullying, supports mental healthIt’s tough to be a kid. Aside from the daily responsibilities of school, academics, athletics, extracurricular activities and chores, kids today have the added pressure of Covid fears, the political landscape, personal and social media related stresses from things they experience, see and hear at home, from peers and online. All of this input can cause a data overload for any adult, much less someone whose brain is just five, 12 or 17 years old.
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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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Great Texans inducted in Frontier Times Museum Texas Heroes Hall of HonorThe Frontier Times Museum celebrated three great Texans on Friday, with an induction to the Frontier Times Museum’s Texas Heroes Hall of Honor.
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All-male revue calendar benefits 12 familiesAfter baring almost all, some of Bandera County’s favorite marines put their swag where their sensuality is, and sponsored 12 local families for the holiday season.
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City Park playground is open nowBandera city officials and county supporters gathered for a celebratory ribbon cutting at the unofficially named Bandera City Park Playground on Monday. The park, which was completed in December, represents a collaboration of efforts from municipal, county and state organizations.
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Groundwater district approves minimum lot size for domestic wellsEffective Sept. 1, a minimum of 10 acres will be required to drill new domestic wells, doubling the current acreage standard. The change was unanimously approved by the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District board of directors on Thursday.
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Bandera Ham Rodeo gains nationwide appealAttracting visitors from all over the country, people from Pennsylvania, New Mexico, New York and other states came to watch, witness and be part of the Bandera Ham Rodeo.
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History made at Bandera County Junior Livestock ShowEmily Short took Junior High Point of the Horse Division and Junior High Point of the Bandera County Junior Livestock Show.
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Officials gather for highway dedicationLocal officials, as well as family and friends, attended the dedication of the Master Sergeant Rodney Lee Buentello Memorial Highway. The seven-mile highway dedication, which begins at the bridge at Bandera City Park to the Medina County line, is the result of a collaborative effort that crossed political boundaries.
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Lunar Eclipse casts red hueSunday night's Super Blood Moon was as spectacular as expected.
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City of Bandera named in Top 10 True Western TownsThe City of Bandera has been named one of the Top 10 True Western Towns of 2022 by True West magazine.
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Mansfield Park project helps kids help themselves and the countyBandera County would like to thank the Juvenile Probation Department for assisting with the cleaning and remodel of the entry way of Mansfield Park. The project provided the opportunity to not only complete community service hours but to also engage the youth on probation in essential objectives including responsibility for actions, leadership, development in social skills (team work), rational decision making, communication skills, working through adversity, and taking pride in their community.
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When phones were down, Bandera County answered the callBandera County commissioners delivered an after-action report of problems caused by the extreme winter weather two weeks ago, and the creative solutions many departments implemented to keep people safe.
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