Fundraiser helps veterans and first responders Ride and Rise Above out of the darkness of depressionThe 9th annual Ride & Rise Above benefit is set for Saturday, April 27. The money raised will be donated to local non-profits that provide direct assistance to veterans and first responders who suffer from PTSD and depression.
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K-9 Veterans Day honors service dogs, past and presentNational K-9 Veterans Day is celebrated on March 13, the birthday of the United States Army K-9 Corps.
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Bandera County 4-H Horse Judging Team places third in districtOn Monday, March 5, the Bandera County 4-H Horse Judging Team competed at the Houston Livestock Show judging contest.
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Las Vegas Style entertainment to return to Lakehills Community Center in MayBack for his second engagement and by popular demand, “Gary the Showman” will return to the Lakehills Community Center for their 2024 annual Gala, which will include a resort casino-style catered meal served by waitstaff, Las-Vegas style entertainment, and dancing.
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Spring Break Frontier Fun Days at Frontier Times MuseumSpring Break family fun can be found in Bandera. The Frontier Times Museum is hosting Frontier Days filled with exciting activities every day during Spring Break, March 11 to March 15. Each day offers different activities along with the museum’s regular fun like the Frontier Scavenger Hunt and the Discovery Corral children’s play area. Free wagon rides will be happening as well all week long. The fun goes from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every day.
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Lakehills Area Library receives national grant for small and rural libraries
The Lakehills Area Library has been selected to participate in round two of an American Library Association initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them better serve people with disabilities. The competitive award comes with a $10,000 grant that will help the library to serve all members of the community by automating the front doors.
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Sheriff candidates to square off in runoffSheriff Dan Butts and challenger Josh Teitge are headed for a runoff. Because neither reached 51 percent in the March 5 Primary Election, both candidates will face off on Tuesday, May 28.
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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1937, a massive explosion caused the steel-framed school building in New London, in Rusk County, to collapse, killing a reported 298 people. It was the worst school disaster in United States history. Of the 500 students in the building, only about 130 escaped serious injury.
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Bandera ISD holds four-day calendar information meetingsOn Thursday, Feb. 29, Bandera ISD administrators held a calendar information meeting to address some issues families may face during the next academic year, when the district transitions to a four-day school week.
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Medina ISD senior is TAFE National Qualifier
Medina ISD senior Sienna Carter received a score of 82 out of 85 in Varsity Impromptu Speaking, making her a TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) National Qualifier.
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Notes from Bandera City CouncilDuring their regular meeting, Bandera City Council members discussed the final plans making City Park an eclipse destination, a Hotel Occupancy Tax application policy, and approved an amendment to the City of Bandera Code of Ordinances Drought Contingency Plan.
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Understanding Leap Year is a bit of a leapHappy Leap Day.
Just about every four years, the shortest month of the calendar is extended by one day. Those who are mathematically inclined could offer an intensely specific explanation why an extra 24 hours is necessary to maintain order. In laymen’s terms, Leap Year is a kind of self-correction, because nothing is perfect, not even keeping time. |
Arthur Nagel Community Clinic to host second annual community-wide Bandera Bunny Run/Walk 5KThe Arthur Nagel Community Clinic has announced its second annual community-wide Bandera Bunny Run/Walk 5K, to be held on Saturday, April 13. The race was created last year to raise needed funding for clinic patients who require additional care from medical specialists in fields such as oncology, neurology, and cardiology, but lack the means to afford such care.
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Bandera County Commissioners Court briefing“We will get through April the 8th,” Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Patricia Moore told commissioners, regarding the imminent solar eclipse.
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Bandera High School Speech and Debate teams compete at NSDA District
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Bandera High junior selected to play in 2024 Spain Softball TourBandera Independent School District is thrilled to announce that junior student-athlete Bailey Word has been selected to participate in the prestigious 2024 Spain Softball Tour.
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Bandera Girl Scouts – Cookie Craving and Bandera Bridge BuildingIn addition to a great “All American Breakfast” this past Saturday at the Bandera American Legion, visitors were greeted upon arriving by those friendly cookie sales Scouts with a Girl Scout Cookie Booth just inside the door.
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Bandera High Junior places third in SA Rodeo Junior Shoot OutBandera High School Junior William " Billy" Browning won third place in his Lewis Class ll Trap Shoot Off at the San Antonio Rodeo Junior Shoot Out.
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Bandera High School One Act Play team competes at Wimberley FestivalThe Bandera High School Academics, Speech and Debate teams had another great weekend at the Wimberley UIL tournament.
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Bandera ISD moves to four-day week next school yearBandera ISD trustees unanimously approved a four-day week for students, beginning with the 2024-25 school year.
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Medina FCCLA advancing to StateMedina FCCLA participated in their Regional Competition and Leadership Conference on Friday, Feb. 2, in Corpus Christi. These students will compete at the State Competition on April 12-14, in Dallas.
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Punxsutawney Phil does not see his shadowIt looks like an early spring!
Pennsylvania’s most famous rodent emerged from his burrow at Gobbler’s Knob this morning, and the little fella’ did not his shadow, predicting winter’s end is nigh. |
Texas Master Naturalists seeking volunteers for pollinator garden at Bandera Natural History MuseumThe pollinator garden at the Bandera Natural History Museum, at 267 Old San Antonio in Bandera, has become a local treasure under the loving care of members of the Hill Country Texas Master Naturalists.
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City of Bandera announces TextMyGov communication toolThe City of Bandera has launched TextMyGov, a new text messaging service designed to keep residents and visitors informed with timely and relevant information directly affecting the community. This service is provided at no charge to users.
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A&M Fruit Tree Workshop has successful turnoutA large crowd gathered at an orchard in Bandera County last week to learn about the planting, watering, fertilization, pest management and pruning of fruit trees.
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Open your heart and home to a furry companion - become a volunteer pet foster hero todayAre you looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in the life of an animal in need? Join us in our mission to provide temporary homes for pets awaiting their forever families.
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City of Bandera to apply for financial assistance to relocate wastewater treatment facilityThe City of Bandera will submit an application for financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board Clean Water State Revolving Fund, which, if approved, will help fund the relocation of the Bandera wastewater treatment facility.
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Bandera Paint & Body offers 15 percent discount to veterans and active-duty military"On Dec. 3, 2021, our lives were changed forever, when our 24-year-old son was involved in a head-on collision. He was airlifted to BAMC that night, and began his fight for life. Although my son is not in the military, the amount of support he received from this wonderful group of folks has been humbling."
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Bandera County hires new Veterans Service Officer
Bandera County recently hired Mike Lauricella, U.S. Navy veteran, as its Veterans County Service Officer. He is located at 403 12th Street and can be reached at 830-460-1643. He takes appointments from Monday through Thursday.
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Commissioners Court BriefingBandera County commissioners unanimously declined to adopt a countywide burn ban, allowing the previous ban to expire. Intermittent showers, morning mist and cooler days have lowered the drought index, which is hovering around 371 to 575.
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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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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 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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Bandera County hosts 88th Junior Livestock ShowThe Bandera County Junior Livestock Show Association hosted its 88th Livestock Show at Mansfield Park. With origins dating back almost 90 years, the show is a treasured county tradition.
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Bandera High School Star Steppers star in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade“You want to see the best of the best - that is that right there.” ~ Today Show Host Hoda Kotb of The Spirit of America Dance Stars, including the Bandera High School Star SteppersThe Bandera High School Star Steppers had their collective performance of a lifetime yesterday, dancing in Herald Square during Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
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Water tower receives historic landmark designation
The Bandera County Historical Commission celebrated the long-awaited historical designation of the "Tin Man” water tower.
The water tower, named the Tin Man because of its resemblance to the iconic Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, is one of six still standing in Texas, the rest of the originals replaced by newer designs. Bandera’s was installed in 1940. |
Bandera Best Western receives prestigious awardThe Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon has been awarded the 2023 Champion Design Award for Best Experiential Design.
Each year, Best Western selects hotels throughout the U.S. and Canada that are examples of exemplary quality and aesthetic, judged by an independent panel of design professionals. Bandera was one of five to receive the award this year. |
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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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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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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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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