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Museum honors great Texas for Texas Heroes Hall of Honor
The Frontier Times Museum kicks off Bandera’s National Day of the American Cowboy celebration by inducting four great Texans into their Texas Heroes Hall of Honor. This year’s class of 2021 will induct Western artist Jack Moss, and rancher and cowgirl Barbara Mazurek, and will posthumously induct Bandera legends Frank Anderwald and Bruce Montague.
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Forty years of stirring up fun at the Medina Lake Cajun FestivalCajun festivals come and go, but the Medina Lake Cajun Festival just keeps on rolling out the good times. The draw of the festival is another reason to visit the beloved lake built in 1912. The 40th annual Medina Lake Cajun Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 25, and volunteers will once again create the magic that transforms the grounds of the Lakehills Civic Center into a little slice of Cajun Country.
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Benefit fundraiser set for this Saturday
Buddy’s Water Well and Septic Service is hosting a benefit barbecue and garage sale fundraiser for Scott Adams, who had a cancerous brain tumor removed at the end of May, and is now facing radiation and chemotherapy.
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Christmas lights roundtable discussion set for August
Do you want to see Christmas lights in the City Park and on the Courthouse lawn this year?
If the answer is yes, we need volunteers to step up to taken on the task of putting them up and taking them down. |
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Today in Texas history
On this day in 1821, the flag of Spain was lowered for the last time in San Antonio, ending three centuries of Spanish involvement in Texas.
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Back to School Bash to provide supplies for Bandera, Medina and Utopia ISD studentsThis year, the Hill Country Samaritans are hosting two Back to School Bash events to cover the entire county better. The Bash in Medina will be Saturday, Aug. 7, and the Bash in Lakehills will be Sunday, Aug. 8.
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Authorities investigating reported kidnapping attempt
Bandera County authorities continue to investigate a reported abduction attempt in the Lakehills area. In an interview on July 13, an 11-year-old girl told investigators that two men tried to kidnap her near her home.
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Suspects remain in custody after fatal shootings
Three arrests have been made for the murder of Michael Moreno, 53, of San Antonio. Moreno’s body was discovered in the Timbercreek subdivision on Hwy. 16 on May 28.
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Lakehills American Legion and Boys & Girls Club teach U.S. Flag course to local youthOver the last week, Lakehills American Legion Post #410, working closely with the Boys & Girls Club of Bandera County, provided basic American Flag courses for local Bandera area youth at Hill Country Elementary and Alkek Elementary.
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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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Commissioners Court BriefingsDuring their regular meeting last Thursday, commissioners recognized the Bandera County Historical Commission for receiving the Distinguished Service Award from the Texas Historical Commission for accomplishments in 2020. No small feat, Judge Richard Evans said, the Bandera County commission was chosen from among 254 counties in the state.
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Veteran loses RV home in fireIn a late-night tragedy last Thursday, July 8, a 76-year-old Vietnam War veteran escaped a fire with his life, but lost his home. County Fire Marshal John Stith said the man was inside his RV sleeping, when he woke up to smoke and fire. He got out in time, but the blaze was fully involved by the time the Lake Medina Shores fire department arrived.
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Commissioners name new EMS director
In a reconvened session after an executive meeting last Thursday, Bandera County commissioners unanimously approved Shannon Griffin as the new EMS director, effective Nov. 1. Griffin will replace Calvin Plummer, who announced his resignation earlier this year.
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Young Life Wastewater Permit opposition continues to grow - petition poised to achieve 25,000 signaturesThe Save Our Sabinal petition launched earlier this year by the Bandera Canyonlands Alliance is close to achieving top-tier status on the on-line platform. The Bandera Canyonlands Alliance petition is part of an effort to provide information about the controversial wastewater discharge permit applied for by the Colorado-based Young Life organization at their new camp between Vanderpool and Utopia, along the Sabinal River.
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Riding on Faith Rodeo ReportAfter two good weeks of Bull riding, week three saw rollovers in Open, Novice and Jr. Mini Bulls.
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CCPAL 2021 Pet Parade Results
The CCPAL (Cowboy Capital Pet Assistance League) held its annual Pet Parade in the Bandera City Park on Sunday, July 4.
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Legion festivities pull out all the stops
American Legion Post 410, in Lakehills, pulled off an amazing Independence Day celebration after the long hiatus of virus fears. On Saturday, July 3, the Legion held a parade, followed by a delicious barbecue and, of course, lively music by the River City Wranglers.
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First case of Covid Delta variant confirmed in KerrvilleAlthough Kerr County has witnessed a decline in positive COVID-19 cases over the past few months, on July 2, Peterson Health confirmed a patient with a first-known case of the Delta variant.
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Local Cycling Club looks to grow in Bandera County
Texas has seen a tremendous influx of new residents in the last few years, perhaps as a result of economics, the state’s natural beauty and a desire for the additional freedoms one can experience as a Texan. With Bandera County continuing to grow in population, participation in the cycling sports has expanded very rapidly.
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Meals on Wheels drivers desperately needed
Silver Sage has been asking for drivers to do a route and now we are in desperate mode! We need drivers! This route is part of Whartons Dock, and these seniors are some in Bandera County who need Meals on Wheels the most.
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Water Bills: Making Sausage in Austin
In a 1933 textbook “Government in the United States” the author invoked the sage advice of Otto von Bismarck: “The man who wishes to keep his respect for sausages and laws should not see how either is made.”
House Bill 4146 was written to protect pristine waterways, and House Bill 3883 could have given commissioners additional tools to help manage the proliferation of subdivisions in the the county, but both died in committee. |
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Cowboy Capital Opry back for 13th season at the Silver Sage in BanderaThe Silver Sage is proud to announce the opening of the 13th season of the Cowboy Capital Opry on the first Tuesday of each month in the Great Room.
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Unauthorized man attempts to take child from daycareParents and child-care facilities are asked to be extra vigilant as law enforcement investigates an unauthorized attempt to pick up a child last week. On June 9, an unknown man tried to check out a student from a Pipe Creek daycare center. The parents were notified that he had tried to pick up their child, and they said no one they knew fit the man’s description.
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Stampede rodeos a community successIt is a misconception to think that the rodeos are the product of one group. The biggest element in the success of these rodeos is the Bandera County Community. Without the local support of labor, time, sponsorships and home town enthusiasm, these rodeos could not continue to be successful. This support, and the energy created by the audience’s enjoyment of the show, are what sustain and promote our legacy as the Cowboy Capital of the World.
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Welcome Home!
Family and friends gathered on Main Street this morning to welcome home Buddy Byrd. Buddy had complications caused by Covid-19, and has been in the hospital for four-and-a-half months. His family thanks the community for their love and support.
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Dog rescue receives $69,000 grant
A Doggie 4 You announces the receipt of a capital campaign project grant from the Perry & Ruby Stevens Charitable Foundation. The ultimate goal is to move the rescued dogs from outdoor kennels. When the Dog Compound is complete, the capacity will increase from 150 to 200 dogs, which helps reduce the number of stray dogs euthanized each year due to lack of shelter space.
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X marks Bandera
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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 property values see market increase
Taxable values for Bandera County have increased. The Bandera CAD will mail out annual notices of appraised value the first week of May. Property owners whose value has increased more than $1,000 will receive a notice. Major changes in property values this year were brought on by substantial increases in both the number of sales and sale prices. There is a housing demand in our market area, as well as across the state, that is driving sale prices and market values upward.
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BEC Technology Center opening soon in Boerne area
Bandera Electric Cooperative has announced the purchase of a new property located on 20 acres just off FM 289 near the I-10 corridor. The new campus will be constructed in three phases and will serve as the main hub for BEC Fiber and BEC Energy Services and will also provide an additional member services location.
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Commissioners pass resolution, consider another opposing proposed legislatureBandera County commissioners are considering a resolution in opposition of House Bill 3, which is on the floor in the current Legislative Session. Lawmakers have about three months left to deliberate on a host of proposed bills, some of which are focused on shoring the governor’s reach and thereby reducing the power of local authorities.
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City approves resolution designating water tower as historic landmark designationBandera City Council members have given their seal of approval for the Bandera County Historical Commission to seek a formal Landmark Designation for the city’s water tower.
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Commissioners declare all legal county businesses essentialCounty commissioners unanimously approved a resolution declaring all legal businesses in Bandera County as essential services. The resolution, drafted by Pct. 1 Commissioner Bruce Eliker, cites the U.S. and Texas Declarations of Independence that guarantee “the inalienable rights of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness in the face of governmental overreach.”
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County works toward dedicating part of Hwy. 173 to fallen Marine veteran, Bandera heroCommissioners approved a resolution supporting a bill that dedicates a portion of Hwy. 173 S. to Rodney Buentello, who died in 2016 while rescuing two teenagers at the dam in Bandera City Park.
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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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Chamber of Commerce recognizes award recipients
During the annual Bandera County Chamber of Commerce Gala, awards were presented to members in recognition for the work and the differences they made in the community during 2020. The Bandera Prophet’s Larry Haddad was named this year’s Cowboy Capital Award recipient.
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Governor rescinds mask mandate and business capacity limitsTexas Governor Greg Abbott announced today the end of the statewide mask mandate, as well as business capacity limits.
“It’s time to reopen Texas 100 percent,” Abbott said in today’s news conference in Lubbock, adding the new executive order will take effect on Wednesday, March 10. |
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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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Volunteers step up as food insecurity grows in Bandera CountyMore than 2,100 people were in line this week to receive food from the San Antonio Food Bank and the Silver Sage Community Center, Art Crawford, executive director of the Silver Sage, told Bandera County commissioners today.
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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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Bandera Electric Cooperative explains some power shortagesAfter the temperatures plummeted Sunday as the arctic blast coasted into the Hill Country, the demands on the power grid skyrocketed. Thousands of people were left without power and heat, and the excitement of a snowy morning quickly transitioned to life-threatening concerns. Two substations that service the east side of the county from Bandera to Pipe Creek, to Bridlegate and down to Medina Lake were drained, and those have been the areas hardest hit.
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Lowe’s Market keeps doors open and shelves stocked
Juggling demand, supply and the weather, Bandera Lowe’s Market has been a beacon on Main Street. Working nearly around the clock with 20 percent of his staff, store Manager Ryan Fenocchi is balancing the community’s needs with his employees’ safety.
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BEC Substation dedicated to Jerry Word
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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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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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