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The Hill Country ExxonMobil Retiree Club of Texas held its annual Corporate all member lunch meeting on December 15 at the Riverhill Country Club in Kerrville. The club has 52 members, and a quorum of 39 were present. Musical entertainment was provided by the string quartet ‘Three plus One,’ who played holiday tunes. The club normally meets four times a year, and all ExxonMobil Retirees in the Kerrville-Fredericksburg surrounds are eligible to join. Contact President Sam Begeman at 830-282-6161 for details for enrollment. The 2022 Club Officers are pictured (from left): Wil Rathke-Treasurer, Barbara Rathke-Vice President, Sam Begeman-President, Dianne Green-Secretary, George Reynolds-Director, Leon Cox-Director. Courtesy Photo
Read moreThe St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Stanislaus’ Catholic Church brought Christmas happiness to underprivileged families in Bandera County. Forty-eight children in Bandera and twenty children in Lakehills will get a Christmas full of joy this year thanks to the Angel Tree Project sponsored by the Society.
Read moreAn Ironman Triathlon is 140.6 miles: 2.4 swimming, 112 biking and 26.2 running.
Read moreOn December 14, Bandera Electric Cooperative donated more than 25 turkeys, and more than $1,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Society in Bandera for their Angel Tree Project to assist local families in need during the holiday season.
Read moreOver one hundred children and parents attended the annual free Fish for Fun event on the Medina River at Bandera’s River Park. It was hosted by the City of Bandera on December 13.
Read moreOn a chilly night, under a full moon, a collaboration of area churches, school, and community members came together in Lakehills to re-enact that fateful night in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. The large group was composed of wisemen, merchants, common women, children, soldiers, shepherds, beggars, and artisans in period costume. They all came together to tell the story of the birth of Christ.
Read moreBreakfast With Santa, the annual Bandera Child Welfare Board Christmas party, was held at the Triple H Ranch in Pipe Creek on Saturday. This party was thrown for the children in the care of the Welfare Board, Triple H’s young clients and the children of veterans.
Read moreLess than a week from Christmas, The Bandera County Courthouse shines bright with Christmas cheer. Just down the road, Bandera City Park shines as well, with displays from local business, churches and no-profits on display. Lights are scheduled to be taken down on January 8.
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