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Bandera Backs the Blue during 24-hour vigilBefore the sun rose on Saturday, May 10, a memorial to fallen Law Enforcement appeared on the Bandera County Courthouse lawn. This simple memorial consisted of an empty chair, known as an Honor Chair by those who wear the badge. This chair is emblematic of the one an officer sits in at the beginning of their shift, as they receive the daily briefing and commit to the duty before them. Beside this chair was a small round table covered in a white cloth to symbolize the eternal and the purity of their service.
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History made at Bandera ISDBandera ISD’s 2025 Valedictorian Jalyn Lamb has achieved a groundbreaking achievement, as the first Bandera ISD graduate to earn her Associate of Science degree from Palo Alto College before receiving her high school diploma.
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Firey Crawfish for Firefighters fundraiser raises $61kWhat started as a grassroots effort evolved into a community movement that raised more than $61k for Bandera County’s volunteer fire departments.
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Museum on Main Street debuts June 21
Get ready for an exciting journey through time with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibit, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," on display in Bandera from June 21 to July 26, at the Bandera Middle School Cafetorium.
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Medina teachers recognized for dedication and perseveranceThe Medina ISD School Board and Administration were honored on Friday, May 2, to recognize 15 outstanding teachers for their dedication and perseverance in educating students.
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Equestrian ordinance to be enforced at Bandera City ParkNo modifications have been made to the Parks and Recreation Ordinance regulating the equestrian trail in Bandera City Park, however the City Administrator existing regulations as written have not been actively enforced, and that is about to change.
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Today in Texas History
On this day in 1836, in the aftermath of the decisive Texan victory at San Jacinto, ad interim president David G. Burnet and Gen. Antonio López de Santa Anna signed two treaties at the town of Velasco.
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Bandera celebrates fourth annual National Day of PrayerAs the sun began to set on the first day of May, the sky became cloudy and threatening, and the forecast showed a continuously changing chance of rain. Yet the citizens of Bandera still came out to celebrate this National Day of Prayer event, hosted by the Bandera American Legion Post 157.
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Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar Highway dedicated in downtown BanderaOn its 57th anniversary, Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar Saloon today was recognized with the dedication of Arkey Blue’s Silver Dollar Highway.
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Bandera High School Senior Jalyn Lamb receives Exceptional Senior AwardBandera High School Senior and 2025 Class Valedictorian Jalyn Lamb has been named an Exceptional Senior Award (ESA) winner for the Class of 2025.
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Alamo RC&D Senior Assistance Program looking for new location after church is soldAlamo RC&D’s Senior Assistance Program announces that the church where food pantries and all of their Senior Program activities have been held, has been sold, and the buyer has asked that the Alamo RC&D organization find another place.
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Bandera City Council amends sign ordinance, moves forward with $1 million grantBandera City Council members on Tuesday issued a proclamation declaring May 4-10 National Travel and Tourism Week.
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Groundwater district denies rehearing request for water increaseBandera County River Authority and Groundwater District board members unanimously denied a request from Vanderpool Management, LP, for a rehearing to reconsider increasing their water well production limit.
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Bandera EDC members sworn inMunicipal Judge Mike Towers swears in new Bandera EDC Board Members Bethany Tankersley, Eric Cothran and Patricia McMullan.
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Bandera County Commissioners Court BriefingBandera County commissioners presented a proclamation issued by the governor declaring April 13-19 National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
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Countywide burn ban liftedThe countywide burn ban has been lifted, effective April 8.
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Memorial Weekend Stampede and Bandera ProRodeo set for May 23-25The Bandera Memorial Weekend Stampede and Rodeo is set for May 23-25. The annual Memorial Day parade will be Saturday, May 24, at 11 a.m., on Main Street. Saturday and Sunday, the Stampede Market Days will be on the courthouse lawn.
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Tragic house fire claims life of Pipe Creek manA structure fire on Tuesday claimed the life of a Pipe Creek man.
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Utopia man dies in car crashAuthorities have released the names of the drivers involved in a collision that took the life of a Utopia man last Thursday.
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The Cecelians sing for the Feast of St. StanislausThe outstanding Cecelian Choir, from St. Stanislaus Church, prepared a special collection of songs for mass on the feast of St. Stanislaus—the patron saint of the church.
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City of Bandera has active quarter for grant applications, receives clean auditAt the end of the first quarter, the City of Bandera completed $1,983,284 in grant applications, City Specialist Susan Hutcherson told council members on Tuesday.
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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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New EDC members appointed by Bandera City CouncilBandera City Council members approved new applicants to serve on the Economic Development Corporation board. Patricia (Hooter) McMullan, Eric Cothran and Betheny Tankersley rose to the top of nine applicants who volunteered for three open seats.
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Uncle Fr. Leopold Moczygemba continues to influence generationsSome cute Moczygemba descendants enjoyed a trip to Bandera during their Spring Break—and in the midst of their busy stay, they visited the Frontier Times Museum. While there, they cheerfully posed before the Upper Silesia exhibit, holding some artifacts connected to their Great-Great-Great-Great-Great-Great Uncle Fr. Leopold Moczygemba.
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Gail Stone Realty partners with Keller Williams City ViewGail Stone Realty, a well-established local firm known for its exceptional service and deep understanding of the local market, is excited to announce a partnership with Keller Williams City View, of San Antonio, to become Gail Stone Realty - Keller Williams Bandera.
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Bandera City Council discusses parade safety protocolBandera City Council members discussed parade protocol, noting some safety concerns during last month’s Cowboy Mardi Gras parade.
“Everyone wanted to get the beads…all the kids wanted the candy. Adults and children were running out into the middle of Main Street." |
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Medina resident who pioneered as L.A. County firefighter reflects on TV’s Emergency! drama showOne of our Medina neighbors spent his entire life as a firefighter paramedic during its’ infancy with the Los Angeles County Fire Department, then as a volunteer, or emergency service dispatcher. However, Hollywood touched his attachment and life of emergency service during his early years as a paramedic.
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Don’t Kick the Can, Recycle it!When residents formed a nonprofit to kickstart recycling in Bandera County more than two years ago, the county took a pragmatic approach. They accepted only three clean items that could be easily sold in the recycling marketplace: corrugated cardboard, #1 plastic bottles, and aluminum cans.
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Pipe Creek artist selected for the 2025 CowParadeMelissa Sutherland, of Pipe Creek, has been chosen from many applicants to decorate a full-size fiberglass cow for the 2025 CowParade in San Antonio.
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Warriors Heart announces new collaboration
Our own Warriors Heart is collaborating with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program to join the mission, vision, values and support of the two organizations for “warriors healing warriors.”
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Bandera designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified CommunityThe City of Bandera has officially been designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process.
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County commissioner responds to criticism over solar farm project“I don’t blame y’all. I don’t want it here. I don’t think any of these commissioners want it here. But we, as a county, cannot stop it,” Pct. 3 Commissioner Jack Moseley said regarding the Rio Lago Solar Farm on FM 3240 in Bandera.
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Texas Land Conservancy preserves East Verde Creek in Bandera County
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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 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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