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Bandera County holding steady at nine active cases, County Park at Medina Lake to remain closed through July 16“98 percent of the people coming into the park are from San Antonio,” Commissioner Bobby Harris said, adding since the park closed, San Antonio has spiked with 10,000 positive cases. “People are very selfish right now.”
As of today at 5 p.m., DSHS reports nine active cases, 24 recoveries and five pending investigation in Bandera County. |
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Briefings from Commissioners' CourtBandera County commissioners approve expenditures to bring elections department to CoViD-19 compliance, vote to maintain employee insurance plans and hear reports from the county EMS director and sheriff.
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Pet Parade Winners AnnouncedThe two- and four-legged winners of Star Spangled, Most Creative, Look-A-Like and other categories in the annual Pet Parade have been finalized.
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The latest count
Please see the latest CoViD-19 count for Region 8, as of July 6.
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Governor orders face masks in counties with 20+ CoViD casesGovernor Greg Abbott today issued an executive order requiring all Texans to wear a face mask in public places in counties where 20 or more positive CoViD-19 cases are active. The new order will take effect at 12:01 p.m. on Friday, July 3. County judges individually have the authority to opt out of the mask requirement by filing an attestation form. Judge Richard Evans has reportedly filed the form; Bandera County currently has nine active cases, 13 recovered and seven pending investigation
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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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City Council extends emergency order limiting City Park occupancyEffective today, the Bandera City Park will have a limited capacity of 750 people. Council members this morning voted 3-2 to extend the mayor’s emergency order restricting the number of people allowed in the park for the next 30 days.
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Hill Country Samaritans preparing for Back To School Bash
Given the current economic situation, everyone in Bandera County is affected in one way or another. The Hill Country Samaritans are anticipating an even greater number of students and families than last year, who will benefit from the Back to School Bash.
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Calling Bandera business owners and leaders
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Bandera EDC calls for proposals to manage Christmas lightsThe Bandera Economic Development Corporation is requesting proposals from local group(s)/organization(s) to be responsible for organizing and managing the 2020 Christmas Lights in the Park. Submit final proposals by July 17 to be included in the July 23 BEDC agenda.
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City Park admission doubled for out-of-county visitors“We are getting slammed,” Bandera City Administrator J. Horry said regarding the City Park. “It’s a very odd year.”
Horry said he considered recommending charging admission all week long, however he said the brunt of the burden of keeping the park clean is over the weekend, when people from San Antonio and beyond come to visit. He said thousands of pounds of trash are left behind, and often not in the trash cans. |
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Bandera EDC board members resignBandera City Council members accepted the resignations of three Bandera Economic Development board members. Board President Toni Kunz, Vice President Laura Devenport and Member Rhonda Carrell resigned from the board, effective immediately.
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Bandera ISD praises Bandera Electric CooperativeBandera ISD recognized Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) during the June BISD Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, June 8. BISD superintendent Dr. Jerry Hollingsworth praised BEC for its support of BISD students and families during the COVID-19 school closure.
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China Bowl of Bandera assists local non-profitsChina Bowl owner Wen Liu donated gloves and masks to the Arthur Nagel Clinic and the Silver Sage, and a $1,000 check to the Bandera Fire & Rescue Department, on Monday.
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Medina Lake Park entry rates increase for non-Bandera County visitorsSince May 1, the Bandera County Medina Lake Park in Lakehills has been open, except for Tuesdays and Wednesdays, when it is closed for recovery and maintenance. On weekends, it has hit 50-percent capacity, the maximum allowed, by 10:30 a.m.
“I have turned away more people than I had in the park,” Pct. 2 Commissioner Bobby Harris said. |
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LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $19,998 grant to Pipe Creek firefightersA $19,998 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative will help the Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department purchase a much-needed all-terrain vehicle and vertical rescue equipment.
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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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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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Bandera American Legion launches veteran Card CampaignThe current necessity of protecting senior citizens who reside in Bandera's two nursing homes from COVID-19 means visits are severely curtailed as these facilities are locked down. Even in this current situation, more can be done to stem our veterans' isolation. The Bandera American Legion and Auxiliary invite parents, students, homeschoolers to participate in a Card Campaign to make Virtual Visits a new reality! Children of all ages, are invited to be creative and patriotic.
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Recent Headlines
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Graduation KeepsakePlease see our Class of 2020 Bandera County Graduation Keepsake, featuring Bandera and Medina ISD seniors and special messages from their loved ones.
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Hotel construction moves forwardDespite closures and quarantines, construction continues at the Best Western Bandera Suites and Saloon. Like many others, the hospitality industry has taken a nosedive, but hotel planners are looking toward the future.
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Memorial Day Weekend rodeos cancelled, planners to focus on All Women’s Ranch RodeoAfter careful consideration, the decision was made to cancel the 2020 Memorial Day Weekend Rodeos.
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