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Bandera ISD reports spike in Covid positive case numbers
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League of Women Voters keeps a watch on 87th Texas Legislative sessionThe Texas Legislature opened the 87th session in early January and many bills have been filed. The League of Women Voters of the Hill Country Texas offers information on the Legislature at a meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 2.
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Today in Texas history
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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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Bandera High grad uses comedy to spread message of hope and acceptanceFrom a pool of more than 1,300, only four people were chosen this year to receive The Second City scholarship - a mentorship and training program for comedic talents, carried out in partnership with Saturday Night Live. Morgan Van Dyne, 2012 Bandera High School Graduate, was one of those four.
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BEC Substation dedicated to Jerry Word
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Best Western celebrates its official openingThe Best Western Bandera Suites & Saloon is open and booking now. Already sold out for the Mardi Gras event set for the first weekend of February, General Manager Cori Reid said most of the 46 rooms are booked for the Thunder in the Hill Country biker rally set for March 25-28.
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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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Warrior52 water - the blue bottle that’s more than just H2O
A water that’s good for earth, body and country is in Bandera. Warrior52 Premium Alkaline Water has been introduced to the community by local business owner and Marine veteran Jerad Wilcox, and is on shelves now.
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Silver Sage expands food distribution sites in Bandera CountyThe level of food insecure households has risen significantly during the Covid-19 pandemic in Bandera County. New data suggest that 27 percent or one in four households currently suffer from some form of food insecurity.
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City forwards Cowboy Mardi Gras parade application to state for approvalThe City of Bandera has received the Cowboy Mardi Gras parade permit application, and forwarded it to the Texas Department of Transportation for approval. The parade, Bandera’s largest, is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 6.
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New American Legion Riders program for Post 157 American Legion riders underwayWhat began as a program for all members of the American Legion family who shared a love of motorcycles now has chapters around the country and the world. Bandera American Legion Post 157 will host Jay Grady, American Legion Riders (ALR) advisor for South Central Texas, as the featured speaker on Tuesday, Jan. 19.
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Pipe Creek family loses part of home to structure fire
Pipe Creek residents Heather and Steve Jones are unharmed after a house fire destroyed part of their home yesterday evening.
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Bingo suspended until safe
The weekly Wednesday night bingo hosted by the Bandera American Legion Post 157 has been postponed in the interest of safety for both players and volunteers.
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The Bandera Cowgirls release third annual Bandera Cowgirl CalendarThis year, the Bandera Cowgirls honor Barbara Mazurek, who paved the way for many country women over her decades of teaching, sharing and living the ranching lifestyle culture.
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The South Texas Veterans Health Care System begins vaccinating veterans against CovidVeterans enrolled at the Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital and the Frank Tejeda Outpatient Clinic, who are at least 75 years old, will be offered the Pfizer’s vaccine. Vaccinations began Saturday.
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BEC Foundation awards Community GrantsTwo nonprofit organizations, the Christian Women’s Job Corp of Bandera County and Snac Pac 4 Kids recently received more than $8,750 in BEC Foundation grants for the fourth quarter grant cycle.
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Bandera County first responders slated to receive Covid vaccineBandera County first responders are scheduled to receive their first dose of the Covid vaccine today, and those who do not receive it today will have another chance on Friday.
County Emergency Operations Coordinator Carey Reed said local EMTs are first in line to get the shot in accordance with the CDC recommendations. |
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Bandera City Council rescinds mask enforcement ordinance
Bandera City Council members tonight rescinded Ordinance 377, which authorizes the Marshal’s Office to issue citations for not wearing facemasks.
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Bandera Canyonlands Alliance launches public awareness campaignThe Bandera Canyonlands Alliance is urging local residents in Bandera County to be aware of a precedent-setting permit application that would put pristine area waterways at risk.
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BEC launches the Energy $aver Program to help members save energy and reduce costsOn Jan. 1, BEC launched a new, voluntary energy efficiency program to help members identify energy improvements and finance the costs on their monthly electric bill with no down payment required.
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World ChampionBandera resident Jamie Graham is the new World Champion Jiu-Jitsu purple belt. She traveled to the Silver Spurs Arena, Florida, last month to compete in the World Master Jiu-Jitsu Championship.
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Happy New Year 2021For the 17th year and counting, my family and I share with you our New Year welcoming. Since 2003, after a friend and fellow photographer challenged me to capture the coming year in lights, we have illuminated the annual transition with sparklers.
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Bandera County included in Trauma Service Area, TABC orders bars to closeBars that do not fall under the 51 percent rule of food versus alcohol are mandated to shut down. Covid patients now occupy more than 15 percent of area hospitals, which has triggered Executive Order GA-32.
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BEC receives $15,000 in grants to install Electric Vehicle Charging PortsBandera Electric Cooperative recently received $15,000 in grants from the Texas Commission on Environment Quality to install six Level 2 (L2) dual-port electric vehicle (EV) chargers within its service territory. An L2 charger can charge any EV, including Tesla vehicles with an adapter. The charger adds roughly 25 miles of range per hour, allowing the user to charge their EV five to seven times faster compared to a L1 charger.
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LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-Op award $3,683 grant to Lakehills Area LibraryA $3,683 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative will purchase new mobile shelves for the Lakehills Area Library, freeing up space for public events in the library’s much-used community room.
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Bandera County no longer exempted from state mask order
Bandera County is no longer exempt from Texas Executive Order GA-29 as Texas Department of State Health Services data shows that the county has had more than 30 new cases during the previous 14 day period.
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We love, we love, we love our calendar guys
A few of Bandera’s best-known veterans have put together an all-male calendar revue - with a slight twist. Not afraid to show some skin, these seasoned soldiers got in touch with their sensual sides, all for the sake of a Christmas fundraiser. With a little bit of poise and a lot of pose, U.S. Marine Corps Veterans Jerad Wilcox, Nick Barron and company are the featured fellas for the Dad Bods of Bandera County Dudeoir Calendar.
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Road closure set between Vanderpool and Medina
Hwy. 337 between Vanderpool and Medina will be closed to thru-traffic beginning Nov. 9, when construction begins for a bridge replacement across Mill Creek. The estimated reopen date is April 2021.
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BEC helps Medina Community Library reach sustainability goalBandera Electric Cooperative recently commissioned a 23.4-kilowatt solar installation on the new addition of the Medina Community Library. The solar system was part of a planned initiative to make the library sustainable.
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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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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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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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