COMING SOON!
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Grand Opening October 30th
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Governor issues two new executive ordersTexas Governor Greg Abbott issued Executive Orders GA-30 and 31, outlining which businesses are limited to 50 percent capacity, 75 percent capacity, those with no occupancy limit and those not allowed to operate at all.
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Labor Day Ranch Rodeo and All Women's Ranch Rodeo resultsThe official results have been released for the Labor Day weekend Saturday and Sunday night ranch rodeo events.
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Pipe Creek man indicted for possession of child pornographyA grand jury this week indicted a Pipe Creek man for possession of child pornography. Nicholas Andreas, 23, was indicted on 13 charges for possession of child pornography. He surrendered to Gillespie County authorities on Wednesday.
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Bandera Electric Cooperative announces 2021 Youth ProgramsApplications are now open for BEC’s 2021 youth programs. Each year, BEC offers scholarships to eligible high school seniors and currently enrolled postsecondary students, and sends four students to the Government-in-Action Youth Tour in Washington, D.C.
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Bandera American Legion celebrates 100th AnniversaryAlthough some events have been delayed, Bandera American Legion Post 157 will kick off 100 years of service – Veterans Serving Veterans, their survivors, our military and their families – on Nov. 7, 2020 – with Bandera Honors Veterans events in honor of Veterans Day.
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Briefings from Commissioners' CourtPct. 2 Commissioner Bobby Harris announced that the County Park at Medina Lake brought in more than $50,000 in the last 30 days; Susan Junkers, of American Legion Post 157, spoke on the upcoming 100th birthday of the American Legion on Nov. 7; and the county received the 2019 Safety Award.
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Bandera County mask exemption approved
The state has granted a mask exemption for Bandera County. Judge Richard Evans applied for the exemption last month, after the county maintained less than 20 active cases for more than 30 days,
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Countywide burn ban lifted
As of this morning, the countywide burn ban is lifted, Fire Marshal John Stith said. The ban has been in place since July.
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And though he be but little, he is fierce
Observing a different kind of Labor Day this holiday weekend, Lakehills residents Jamie and Alex Diaz are celebrating their baby’s survival. Born 16 weeks early and weighing only 15 ounces, little Maximus Decimus has already proven to be a fighter.
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Bandera County district clerk wins state awardBandera County District Clerk Tammy Kneuper was named 2019-2020 Region IV District Clerk of the Year. Presented by the County and District Clerks Association of Texas, the annual award was presented to Kneuper in August.
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Central Appraisal District correcting appraisal equity issues
“The taxing entities in Bandera County have been losing tax revenue since the 2017 tax rolls were certified,” Bandera Central Appraisal District Board Director Ernie DeWinne told county commissioners on Thursday. “This is information that I think the court should be made aware of. I am not asking for any action to be taken on this information at this time.”
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Pipe Creek Christian School receives donation from True Value Hardware The Pipe Creek Christian School had a need and it was graciously supplied by Johnny Boyle, who owns Lakehills True Value and Boyle’s Bandera Hardware Stores.
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Bandera County Park openAfter being closed for nearly six weeks, the Bandera County Park at Medina Lake opened to the public on Friday, Aug. 7. For a chance to get in, arrive early, Pct. 2 Commissioner Bobby Harris said.
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Best Western hard hat tourThe Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon hard hat tours have begun.
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Best Western Bandera Suites and Saloon is accepting reservationsOnline booking has begun for Bandera’s Best Western hotel, which is projected to open in late August or early September. Reservations are available for dates after Nov. 7.
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Calling Bandera business owners and leaders
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Recent Headlines
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Checkovage, Herrera and McNeal versus the Bandera Central Appraisal DistrictFormer Bandera Central Appraisal District employees Melissa Checkovage, Jana Herrera and Nelia McNeal have filed suit against the district claiming violations of the Texas Whistleblowers Act and wrongful termination.
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Local cowgirl featured in national newsletterA photo of Jeannes Beauxbeannes saddling up during the community CoViD-19 mobile testing at Mansfield Park is the featured photo in today's 1600 Daily newsletter issued by the White House.
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