The Bandera County Republican Party’s latest meeting was marked by heated exchanges over procedural issues, a controversial appointment to a precinct chair position, and disagreements regarding financial decisions.
The Bandera County Republican Party’s latest meeting was marked by heated exchanges over procedural issues, a controversial appointment to a precinct chair position, and disagreements regarding financial decisions.
Recently, a team of workers led by Bandera’s own Kenny O’Bannon, Executive Director of Building Hope International, traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras, for a very special project.
This team included members with a variety of skills, ranging from basic labor to construction expertise.
The Medina Community Library hosted the 14th Annual Medina Quilt Fest in the Rodney Camp Pavilion lastweek. The quilters from Medina put on this once-a-year event to showcase the talents of their members. This year’s theme involved cats, and most of the entries had cats worked into the design of the quilt. There were 94 entries composed of 60 bed/hanging quilts and other pieces of fabric art like placements, pillows, clothing, and chair covers. Embroidery was also displayed.
The Medina Cross Country runners competed in the Tivy Antler River Run Invitational meet at Flat Rock Park in Kerrville on Saturday, September 28th. “Through very competitive competition they performed well, and had some personal records set,” stated Head Coach Chad Coffey.
Ten people gathered on the morning of Sept. 21 in Lakehills to walk a 2.2-mile route in support of The Trevor Project, a leading organization dedicated to ending LGBTQ+ youth suicide.
RETIRED TEACHERS DONATE SUPPLIES
In the face of the wildfires devastating North Texas, Rancho Colorado Del Norte, a 100-year-old family farming and ranching operation in D’Hanis, is extending a helping hand to the affected farmers through the Panhandle Fire Relief Fund.
Just under a year after being ordered by a judge to resign from his position as Bandera County Republican Party Chair, Conrad Striegl has been convicted by a judge of multiple Class A misdemeanors.
Hondo Owls
A federal court hearing is set for October 4 to address an ongoing dispute between Bandera County landowners and Pine Gate Renewables, LLC, over the construction of Rio Lago Solar Farm.
The Bandera County Republican Party’s latest meeting was marked by heated exchanges over procedural issues, a controversial appointment to a precinct chair position, and disagreements regarding financial decisions.
The Medina Cross Country runners competed in the Tivy Antler River Run Invitational meet at Flat Rock Park in Kerrville on Saturday, September 28th. “Through very competitive competition they performed well, and had some personal records set,” stated Head Coach Chad Coffey.
Last Friday, the Lady Cats and Bobcats earned demanding wins over LaPryor and Runge to conclude the day with two victories.
RUNNERS SET PERSONAL RECORDS
The Bulldogs weigh their 24-21 Homecoming game loss to the Lytle Pirates last Friday night, marking the team’s first loss of the year and bringing their record to 2-1. The team travels to Cole (2-1) this Friday for a 7 p.m. kickoff.
“I say, I told you so.”
CAPITAL HIGHLIGHTS
A simple reform to Medicare’s prescription drug program could put billions of dollars back into seniors’ pockets over the next decade. That’d help them better manage their chronic conditions and significantly lower overall health spending. Concerningly, that reform is gathering dust. That’s a huge problem for seniors -- and one we need to fix sooner rather than later.
Perhaps you already know all about the Texas Railroad Commission. I admit I didn’t, other than knowing it wasn’t involved with railroads, but I just never paid it much attention. I bet a lot of folks have had a similar experience.
Mark Thomas Tobin, age 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 25, 2024 in Hospice Care at the home of his sister, Kathleen Tobin Krueger, in New Braunfels, TX. He was born on February 12, 1952 in San Antonio, TX, the son of Don F. Tobin and Margaret P. “Peggy” Tobin, former residents of San Antonio and long-time residents and ranchers in Bandera County, TX. He was a resident of Tilden, TX where he had been working on projects in the “oil patch” and a former resident of Bandera, TX.
Bandera, Texas – Helen Marie Davenport, 86, died on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at the Davenport Ranch in Bandera, Texas. She was born in Wink, Texas on September 30, 1937. She was the daughter of Thelma Louise Kerr and Ellis Parrish.
Robert Carl Larsen, 74, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Bandera, Texas. Born in San Antonio, Texas to Margaret Jean ‘Bobbe’ Gaskin and Robert Johnson Larsen on November 25,1949. Carl lived a life filled with love, devotion, and service.
Constance (Connie) McCracken was born in Nixon, TX April 30th 1942 and passed away peacefully on July 25th 2024 at home with family at her side. Connie was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years, Gary Lee McCracken; her parents Robert Royce Davis and Jo Nell Burrier; and her sister Sammie Lou Bronson.
