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Bandera UIL Academics, Speech and Debate teams bring home awards during Invitational tournamentThe BHS UIL Speech, Debate and Academics teams traveled to Medina Valley High School to compete against 20 schools as they prepare for district contest in March.
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Groundwater District recognizes county fire marshal“He is a quiet professional. He goes out. He does his job. He does what is right for the community,” Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District General Manager Dave Mauk said of County Fire Marshal Jason Rutherford.
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2025 Bandera County Junior Livestock Show Horse Division ResultsThe 2025 Bandera County Junior Livestock Show was held Jan. 9-11, at Mansfield Park and in the Mansfield Park Showbarn. Please see the Horse Division Results here.
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Petition circulating to protest payment for Christmas lightsIn protest of a Bandera Economic Development Corporation reimbursement to the city for its new Christmas tree and lights, a group of citizens is circulating a petition that could delay the process.
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Countywide burn ban in effectBandera County commissioners approved a countywide burn ban, effective immediately.
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City council terminates city marshal, cites lack of confidence
In a four-to-one decision, Bandera City Council members passed a resolution removing City Marshal Nancy De Foster from office, citing lack of confidence.
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Junkers For JesusThe Lakehills United Methodist Church (LUMC) is partnering with Wrench-A-Part, a car salvage yard in San Antonio to create a unique fundraising opportunity for our church. We call it “Junkers For Jesus.”
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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1944, the 36th Infantry Division, nicknamed the "Texas Division," began its "two-day nightmare," the crossing of the Rapido River in Italy.
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Taking the oathNewly-elected Bandera County officials were sworn in, with County Judge Richard Evans administering their oaths.
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County deputies sworn in by new sheriffBandera County Sheriff's Office deputies were sworn in under a new administration.
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Long live the CowgirlToday marks the 25th anniversary of the Cowgirl Round-up. It was the last day of the last century celebrated by Bandera County women and their horses. This year, the women who have been the driving force behind the Cowgirl Round-up for 25 years are ready to take a break.
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Happy New Year!For 22 years and counting, my family and I share with you our New Year welcoming.
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The Feast of Holy Innocents is celebrated at St. Stanislaus
Monsignor Frank Kurzaj, pastor of St. Stanislaus Church in Bandera, gave a special blessing to the children who attended mass on the Feast of the Holy Innocents on Saturday, Dec. 28.
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Noah's Ark children perform live NativityThe children of Noah's Ark Daycare Center reenacted the Nativity in their annual Christmas performance.
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American Legion Post 410 hosts Community Christmas DinnerAmerican Legion Post 410, located in Lakehills, hosted their annual free Community Christmas Dinner. This year they fed more than 200 people.
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City narrows down properties of interest for new wastewater treatment facilityChristmas came early for Robert Preston this year. Months of worry that he may have to sell his home have been alleviated, and the City of Bandera is no longer considering his property as the site for the new wastewater treatment facility.
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County to accept applications for Justice of the Peace Pct. 4Bandera County commissioners have begun the process of seeking applicants for Justice of the Peace Precinct 4, following the sudden death of long-time Judge Lynn Holt, who passed unexpectedly Dec. 5.
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City of Bandera secures partial funding for wastewater system projectBandera City Council members approved the execution of principal forgiveness and interest forgiveness agreements with the Texas Water Development Board. The funds, $1,400.000 and $3,000,000, respectively, are part of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and will help finance the new wastewater treatment facility.
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Holiday wreaths placed on veterans’ gravesOn Dec. 14, the Bandera American Legion Post 157 and members of the Medina ISD FCCLA placed remembrance wreaths on the graves of all veterans in Medina’s Oak Rest Cemetery, to remember and honor their service and sacrifices.
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Walk Through Bethlehem recreated in LakehillsThe City of Bethlehem was recreated during Walk Through Bethlehem Under the Stars. Held on the Lakehills Community Center grounds, the annual event was hosted by the Hill Country Samaritans.
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Best Western hosts Noah's Ark childrenThe children of Noah's Ark Day Care Center were hosted by the Bandera Best Western for Christmas caroling and cheer.
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Jayla Blake commits to University of OklahomaSenior Bulldog Jayla Blake has given her verbal commitment to continue her volleyball career and education.
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Bandera's Lawlis commits to ASU for Track and FieldBandera senior Kinlee Lawlis announced her commitment to Angelo State University to continue her track and field career at the college level after graduating this spring.
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Fundraising drive launched to clean the local landscapeInterested in recycling? In keeping the county roads clear of litter? In removing the buildup of junk in yards? Don’t Make Waste Bandera received a challenge grant to help these efforts. The challenge will match your donation up to $5,000 with an equal amount of funds raised this month to enable volunteers to keep Bandera County clean. And your donation will be tax free since DMWB is a public charity.
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Country Christmas in the Park a hallmark eventThe City of Bandera has welcomed Christmas with all the festivity and cheer of a holiday movie.
Up next, the Cowboy Christmas Shopper’s Jubilee and the second annual Night Christmas Parade. |
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Bandera man dies in house fireA house fire on Lakeshore Drive N. claimed the life of an elderly Bandera man Saturday morning. According to the Bandera County fire marshal, when volunteer fire fighters arrived, the home was completely engulfed.
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County awarded $100,000 Technology Grant from BridgestoneThe Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County will celebrate the holiday season with a big development for kids and teens on Friday, Dec. 6, when they unveil technology improvements made possible through a $100,000 donation from Bridgestone Retail Operations.
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Museum holds Thanks & Giving FundraiserThe Bandera Natural History and Art Museum and Bandera Brewery celebrated thanks and giving, after the two collaborated to host a seasonal fundraiser in the Brewery’s back courtyard.
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Family raising funds for final rites of flash flood victimAn uncle is trying to raise funds so he may return his nephew’s body to Nepal, to be with his parents. Sujit Shah was found deceased on Nov. 5, the morning after his car was swept off the road near PR 37 in a flash flood.
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Texas Rangers release name of man fatally wounded in officer-related shootingThe Texas Department of Public Safety - Texas Rangers Division has released the name of the 68-year-old man who was fatally wounded Nov. 1 in an officer-related shooting.
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Patricia Moore honored with Lifetime Achievement Award from Texas Travel IndustryPatricia Moore was honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award, from the The Texas Travel Alliance (TTA), at the 39th annual Texas Travel Summit Awards Gala. This prestigious award recognizes Moore’s remarkable contributions and unwavering dedication to the travel and tourism industry in Texas.
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Bandera High School graduate performs at the University of North TexasSierra (Pepper) Visser, currently a sophomore at the University of North Texas in Denton, performed last week in her first Departmental this semester, singing “Con amores la mi madre.”
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Major budget cut delivered to Meals on Wheels
Although state funding was cut this year, the Silver Sage will continue providing hot meals to those in need. In a major pivot, relative to the major financial reduction, Executive Director Art Crawford is finding a way.
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BCRAGD Quarterly In-House ReportPlease see the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District Quarterly In-House Report here.
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Bandera County Groundwater District refers contested water permit case to hearings examinerStanding room only was left during the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District’s Sept. 12 special called meeting, with many members of the public spilling out of the office doors onto the patio.
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Seniors for Seniors Dog Foster Program seeking homes for older dogsA Doggie 4 You in Pipe Creek is seeking senior citizens who yearn for a little extra companionship. As a volunteer in the Senior for Seniors Dog Foster Program you will be matched with a senior dog, 7 years or older, by our Adoption Coordinator.
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Trash Talk: How you can join the conversationTaking out the trash is a necessary task that requires communication among governments, businesses, local organizations and residents. Here’s how you can join in the conversation.
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Pipe Creek state natural area under development receives grantThe Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area this month received $300,000 from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Still under development, the 3,800 Pipe Creek reserve features several rare and endangered Hill Country species, such as the golden-cheeked warbler, alligator lizard, sycamore-leaf snowbell, big-toothed maple, Boerne bean and Texas spring salamander.
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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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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 Veterans Service OfficerBandera County 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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Foster Grandparents neededDo 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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Jaylyn Lamb and Kirstin Pierce crowned Miss Bandera County and Miss Teen Bandera CountyJaylyn Lamb and Kirstin Pierce were crowned Miss Bandera County and Miss Teen Bandera County at the first annual Bandera County Pageant.
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Medina Lake rises nearly six feet after setting new documented lowSince the drought of 2011, Bandera County has had 10 years of below average rainfall. Clinton Carter, PSM watershed ecologist and Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District field operations manager, said 2024 has had 30-plus days of drought, placing this year in the same water-starved league as 2023 and 2011.
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National Day of the American Cowboy celebrated in Bandera styleMore than 6,000 people attended Bandera’s National Day of the American Cowboy celebration, a promising figure for its inaugural presentation at Mansfield Park.
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Heavy rain and flash flooding forced road closuresNumerous roads and low water crossings were closed last week after heavy rains led to flash flooding throughout the county. Some areas in Pipe Creek reported up to nine inches of water, while Bandera reported between six and seven inches during the Tuesday morning deluge.
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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. |
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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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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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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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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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