The Bandera County Republican Party met in their quarterly meeting on Thursday, November 18 at the Rockin’ B Ranch in Pipe Creek. After a brief business meeting, the group heard from candidates in local, state and national elections.
The Bandera County Republican Party met in their quarterly meeting on Thursday, November 18 at the Rockin’ B Ranch in Pipe Creek. After a brief business meeting, the group heard from candidates in local, state and national elections.
Local landmark, the Old Spanish Trails Restaurant (OST), will celebrate its 100th year in continuous operation during the week of December 6 through 12. It is one of the oldest continuously operating restaurants in Texas.
Nine-year-old Josie Katherine Barnard poses with four hogs, three of which she took down herself on during an evening hunt in Bandera County. We featured Ms. Barnard last year when she took down one boar, and we hope she sends up an update next year! Courtesy Photo
Local veterans pack the main float and wave at citizens who lined Main Street for the Bandera Honors Veterans parade on November 11. To view more pictures from the parade, please visit our Facebook. Courtesy Photo
Moms and their sons enjoy time together at the Mother/Son Dinner and Date Night, which was held earlier this month and benefitted Silver Sage. ““The event was an overwhelming success. Our community event exceeded our expectations,” said organizer Epi Quigora, adding the event drew just under 100 people. See next week’s paper for the full story. BULLETIN PHOTO/ Chuck McCollough
At a special meeting on November 9, the Commissioner’s Court approved the adoption of the new redistricting plan for the justice of the peace, county commissioner, and constable precinct boundary lines.
Editor’s Note: The following is an election announcement for a local candidate. The Bulletin grants local candidates an election announcement free of charge, with all following election materials charged an ad fee.
Editor’s Note: The following is an election announcement for a local candidate. The Bulletin grants local candidates an election announcement free of charge, with all following election materials charged an ad fee.
The Flying L Public Utility District (PUD) voted 4-1 during a special meeting on November 22 to sell water to a Dollar General location that would be constructed across from the Flying L Ranch.
BANDERA ELEMENTARY
The Bandera Bulldogs trounced the Harper Longhorns on Tuesday, November 16. The Bulldogs struggled during the first quarter with only four points against the Longhorns’ seven. During the second quarter, Coach Keane lit a fire and the Bulldogs made up a lot of ground.
The Lady Bulldogs slipped past the Fox Tech Lady Buffs 39 to 38 on Tuesday. While the Lady Bulldogs led throughout the game, the Lady Buffs gave them a run for their money which required a strong team effort and heads up play to win the game.
The Medina girls cross country team pose after concluding their 2021 season by finishing at the state meet. “They have truly trusted the system this year,” said Coach Missy Pump. “They went from being an unranked team to being a ranked team and becoming state qualifiers.” Joe Preston also concluded his junior cross country season at the state meet, finishing 44th overall. “Future is bright in both girls and boys cross country!” said Pump. Courtesy Photo
The Bandera Bulldog boys cross country team finished sixth place at last Saturday’s state meet. The team was led by Braden Cox, who finished ninth overall with a time of 16:34.3. The girls team finished tenth overall, led by Raelynn Butler, who finished tenth overall with a time of 11:52.9. Courtesy Photo
Give a gift that provides beauty, entertainment, and health benefits throughout the year. With the recent increase in people gardening and bird watching, what could be more perfect than a gift that supports both interests?
“Sara’s husband was a disappointment in life, but she had to admit he was a handsome corpse.”
The Conference of Parties for this year (COP 26) has ended and there are unhappy responses to the efforts of over 190 countries that attended to address climate change. The desire for firm carbon reduction targets that can hold countries accountable in some fashion was a big disappointment for many - particularly the young people that were present and outspoken in Glasgow during the conference. Indeed, there is a palpable angst among young people -even in this country - such that the term “eco-anxiety” has been coined.
So, who decides if you are innocent or guilty when charged with a crime?
JoAnn Baumann, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother went to be with our Lord on Friday morning, November 12, 2021, in Utopia, Texas.
We regretfully announce the passing of Larry L. Gray, 82, of Bandera, Texas. Larry left us on November 24, 2021 after suffering from dementia and cancer, but is now at rest.
James Roland McKay of Lake Hills Texas passed away at 6 p.m. on October 22, 2021.
Paul Richard Langston, 80, of Lakehills, Texas, passed away on November 4, 2021. He was born June 27, 1941, in Springfield, Illinois to James and Eleanor June Langston.
