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By now after more than a month of school closures thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, many parents have only begun to understand the challenges faced by teachers every day for 170 days.
Read moreThe Bandera Independent School District community has set up a unique way to recognize the seniors who competed in spring sports this season, which was almost completely lost with the closing of school due to the coronavirus.
Read moreRemembering how we set up the old coffee percolator the night before for a quick morning plugin was pretty nifty, but doesn’t compare to all the new contraptions we have available today for brewing a cup of joe. I miss watching the coffee bubbling up in that little glass knob on top and you could chose the strength of your coffee by the color. It was kinda like watching the flames in a campfire. Another one of those simple little pleasures of days gone by.
Read moreThe bad news is the Library is still closed to the public. The good news is we still have so much to offer for the community. We are continuing curbside checkouts for patrons. This includes all the books and DVDs as well as magazines and puzzles. Simply reserve the title you would like online through your library account and the library staff will have everything ready for you when you pull up.
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A sign on Giddy Up Resale shop’s front door at 624 Highway 16 South in Bandera offers customers the opportunity to get clothes, household goods and other merchandise for free during these tough times when the coronavirus has put so many out of work. Store owners said everything put out in front of the store is available to the public for free. It’s their way to give back to the community for its support of the store. Giddy Up is currently closed because of the coronavirus but planned to put out new goods for giveaway this week. BULLETIN PHOTO/Fran Fox
Read moreThe Hill Country CattleWomen are seeking entrants in an essay contest for families of active duty military and veterans that will give away 10, $100 gift certificates for beef to families with the winning essays.
Read moreI talked to one of my neighbors for the first time since moving into this rural neighborhood two years ago. I wish I could say it was because this virus quarantine is leading us to reach out to each other, but it’s not the case.
Read moreThe Third Annual Forging Futures Classic Golf Tournament originally set for Sunday and Monday, April 26-27, in Fredericksburg has been moved to Sept. 27-28 because of the coronavirus.
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