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Bandera prepares for Nightmare on Maple Street
The schedule for Bandera’s traditional Halloween haunt is set for All Hallow’s Eve. Beginning at 5 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 31, ghouls young and old may enter City Park for a free, family-friendly evening.
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Bandera ISD board director hangs her hat after serving for 18 years; early voting happening nowDr. Barbara Skipper was recognized Monday night by the Bandera ISD Board of Directors. She is retiring after 18 years of serving on the board.
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Former Bulldog grad finishes the Boston Marathon
Dylan Stevens, a 2008 Bandera High School graduate, finished 141st in a field of 15,736 competitors and over 20,000 virtual runners in the 2021 Boston Marathon held earlier this month.
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Today in Texas history
On this day in 1836, the ad interim government ended with the inauguration of Sam Houston as president of the Republic of Texas. The Convention of 1836 had declared independence and framed a constitution for Texas, but the advance of the Mexican army made immediate ratification and establishment of constitutional government impossible.
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Astronaut keynotes Veterans Day celebration
“If you don’t swing, you won’t hit!” is the lifelong guiding motto for the guest speaker at the Nov. 13 Bandera Honors Veterans celebration on the County Courthouse lawn. United States Marine Corps retired Colonel and NASA Astronaut Jack Lousma will provide the keynote address during the 19th annual celebration.
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Fire Department barbecue a big success
The Medina Lake Volunteer Fire Department held their long-awaited annual fundraising barbecue on Oct. 16 in the fire station at 10660 PR 37 in Lakehills.
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Fun times at Dance Hall Market Day
The Pipe Creek Dance Hall Market Day, held Oct. 16 in Pipe Creek, turned a beautiful, sunny day into a family fun day for those who attended.
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Positions on City Council, Bandera ISD Board of Trustees set for electionEarly voting will begin Monday for positions on the Bandera City Council and Bandera ISD Board of Trustees, as well as eight proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution.
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The Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch is open nowIt’s fall y’all! A Bandera County October tradition has officially begun. The Gates to the Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch at Love Creek Orchards in Medina will be open every weekend until Halloween.
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Legion Auxiliary Car Show winners gallery
Bandera’s American Legion Post 157 Women’s Auxiliary had their sixth annual car show at Hevenor Lumber Company this past Sunday, benefiting veterans in local nursing homes.
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Bandera High grad enlists in the U.S. Airforce |
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Lakehills Library founder honored
About 60 family, friends, past and current staff, and volunteers, welcomed new Board Member Emeritus Loy Ed Alanis during a celebration given by the Lakehills Area Library to honor her on Oct. 2. Area residents expressed their appreciation for Alanis as one of the founders of the library, who has constantly remained on the board serving our community.
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Bandera County libraries receive state accreditation, despite challenges created by the pandemicAlison Harbour of Medina Library, Dianna Landes of Lakehills Library and Mauri Guillén Fagan of Bandera Public Library are pleased to announce that each library has received Accreditation from the State Library of Texas for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
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PETA’s claims against Bandera Wranglers dismissed by district judgeThe Bandera Wranglers had their day in court, which not only exonerated the group from all charges brought against them by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), but may have set legal precedent.
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Boys and Girls Club of Bandera County 20th anniversary Celebration Event raises $20,000After a quiet year due to pandemic concerns, the Boys & Girls Club of Bandera County held their first public fundraising event at their Teen Center on Saturday, Sept. 18. The event celebrated 20 years of the many accomplishments of local youth in Bandera and surrounding county townships.
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Bandera EDC considers land offers, Christmas lights and later meeting timeBandera Economic Development Corporation members have received three offers to purchase property on Buck Creek Road. The BEDC bought the land in 2017 for $374,170 as an investment property, and the area is considered prime real estate in today’s market.
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Bandera City Council members discuss utility rates, vendor permit fees
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The Breast Run Ever planned for Halloween weekend
To help her warrior friend, fighting the battle of her life against breast cancer, Melinda Byrd with Buddy’s Water Well Service is co-hosting the Breast Run Ever - a 5k race for serious competitors, and a 2.5k race for everyone else.
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2 Gringos Chupacabra Meat Company cuts the ribbonThe Bandera County Chamber of Commerce welcomed their newest member, 2 Gringos Chupacabra Meat Company.
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Briefings from Commissioners’ Court Commissioners hear annual CVB report, rumors of Haitian migrants being seen in the area, and table decision on subdivision request to cull deer populationBandera County commissioners began their Sept. 23 regular meeting with a moment of silence, in memory of RK Lewis, who passed away in the hospital Sept. 18 after a battle with Covid.
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Bandera ISD tackles bullying, supports mental health
It’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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Pipe Creek Lakehills 4-H inaugural meeting has great participationSeptember 14 saw a great turn out at the first official meeting to kick off the new Pipe Creek Lakehills 4-H club at the Lakehills Community Center. Local families and their children met with the 4-H club and project leaders to begin the start of the Pipe Creek Lakehills 4-H Club in Bandera County. The meeting was called to order and ran by the newly elected club officers.
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Fall Equinox celebrated eight stories undergroundDeep in the heart of a hill resonates the drum’s beat, the flute’s whisper, the cello’s wave and song’s echo. Celebrating the Fall Equinox, the Cave Without a Name hosted Rudi & The Rudiments, with featured performer Amanda Pascali & The Family, for an evening concert 80 feet underground.
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Bandera County 4-H members receive Gold Star AwardReese Mazurek and Cooper Dorries received the 4-H Gold Star award at Bandera County Commissioners' court.
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Boerne Performing Arts announces 10th anniversary season for 2022After much anticipation, Boerne Performing Arts is thrilled to announce the 2021-2022 Season. Artists and audiences alike are eager to enjoy live performances again in the heart of the Texas Hill Country. While celebrating the 10th anniversary of Boerne Performing Arts, the tradition of bringing a variety of exceptional, world-class performing artists to the community will continue.
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Local couple rescues injured baby owl
A Bandera County couple added a once-in-a-lifetime experience to their repertoire early one day last week. Amidst a pile of feathers on their patio was a juvenile owl, and they thought the worst.
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Shell-ebrating the sea turtle
On Aug. 4, at 5:30 a.m., my family and I departed our hotel room and began our bleary-eyed trek to the Padre Island National Seashore. We left home the day before with the intent of grabbing a good night’s sleep in anticipation of an early morning. We aren’t hardcore adventurers nor members of the dawn patrol surfing circuit; we were instead in pursuit of a glimpse of palm-sized turtle hatchlings slowly make their way across the sand to frothy ocean waves.
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Suspects remain in custody after fatal shootings
Three arrests have been made for the murder of Michael Moreno, 53, of San Antonio. Moreno’s body was discovered in the Timbercreek subdivision on Hwy. 16 on May 28.
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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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X marks Bandera
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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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City approves resolution designating water tower as historic landmark designationBandera City Council members have given their seal of approval for the Bandera County Historical Commission to seek a formal Landmark Designation for the city’s water tower.
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Countywide burn ban lifted
After days of consistent rain, Bandera County Judge Richard Evans lifted the countywide burn ban, effective immediately.
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County works toward dedicating part of Hwy. 173 to fallen Marine veteran, Bandera heroCommissioners approved a resolution supporting a bill that dedicates a portion of Hwy. 173 S. to Rodney Buentello, who died in 2016 while rescuing two teenagers at the dam in Bandera City Park.
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Chamber of Commerce recognizes award recipients
During the annual Bandera County Chamber of Commerce Gala, awards were presented to members in recognition for the work and the differences they made in the community during 2020. The Bandera Prophet’s Larry Haddad was named this year’s Cowboy Capital Award recipient.
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Governor rescinds mask mandate and business capacity limitsTexas Governor Greg Abbott announced today the end of the statewide mask mandate, as well as business capacity limits.
“It’s time to reopen Texas 100 percent,” Abbott said in today’s news conference in Lubbock, adding the new executive order will take effect on Wednesday, March 10. |
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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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Volunteers step up as food insecurity grows in Bandera CountyMore than 2,100 people were in line this week to receive food from the San Antonio Food Bank and the Silver Sage Community Center, Art Crawford, executive director of the Silver Sage, told Bandera County commissioners today.
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The 85th Bandera County Junior Livestock ShowOn Saturday, after a year of raising and grooming their animals and projects, Bandera County youth presented for auction - a premium sale in which businesses and individuals donate funds that go directly to the kids. See the award winners, and grand and reserve champions here.
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Lowe’s Market keeps doors open and shelves stocked
Juggling demand, supply and the weather, Bandera Lowe’s Market has been a beacon on Main Street. Working nearly around the clock with 20 percent of his staff, store Manager Ryan Fenocchi is balancing the community’s needs with his employees’ safety.
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Bandera County youth presentationBandera County 4-H council officers shared information with the county's judge and commissioners about past, present and future events, and they brought breakfast tacos.
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Governor appoints Medina native Scott MacNaughton to state advisory committeeGovernor Greg Abbott has appointed Scott MacNaughton to the Advisory Committee to the Texas Board of Criminal Justice on Offenders with Medical or Mental Impairments, for a term set to expire on Feb. 1, 2023.
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BEC Tarpley Substation Dedicated to Rob Sandidge
On Friday, Nov. 6, Bandera Electric Cooperative celebrated the completion of an upgrade to the Tarpley substation by dedicating it to recently retired BEC Board Director, Douglas R. “Rob” Sandidge.
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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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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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