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The Hill Country Exxon-Mobil Retiree Club held its summer meeting June 14th, and Awards Director Leon Cox presented DEEDs awards to 8 members in recognition of their community volunteer activities. The members contributed over 1,500 hours of community service in 2021. From left, Sam Begeman, Barb Rathke, Wil Rathke, Leon Cox, Danny Poole, Sandra Poole and James Curtice. Not pictured are Charlotte Smith and Bryant Williams. The Retiree Club welcomes ExxonMobil Retirees and Spouses in the Kerrville – Fredericksburg and surrounding areas, and meets quarterly. Contact Treasurer Wilbert Rathke at 830-998-1601, or President Sam Begeman at 830- 282-6161 for more details about Club membership. Courtesy Photo
Read moreJohn, a local Bandera resident, has been barbecuing at home for as long as he can remember. After visiting a BBQ restaurant featured on an episode of his favorite show, BBQ Pitmasters, John had a concept for a customized smoker to be built on his property.
Read more“Free books … Books are meant to be shared,” reads a sign at the Mar Fe, located at 3540 Highway 16 S in Bandera. It’s just one of the many eclectic offerings at the location, which sells local produce, various used items and features an eclectic menu of scratch-made food. The location is open Wednesday to Sunday. More information can be found at facebook. com/themarfe. BULLETIN PHOTO/Daniel Tucker
Read moreShoppers peruse local organic offerings at the Bandera Farmers market, including tomatoes from Lee Southwest Farms, sold by Betsy Blue Farm. The tomatoes were available individually or by the basket. The market is held every Thursday from 9-12 a.m. at Heritage Park, located at 415 Main Street in Bandera. Courtesy Photo
Read moreAs a part of their ongoing series, the Bandera Natural History Museum brought in longtime Tarpley resident Lee Haile to add a humorous, entertaining bent to their programs. Haile, a long time Tarpley resident and local raconteur, always brings smiles to young and old during his performances.
Read moreA lively crowd gathered Monday morning at the Bertha Tryon/Hendrick Arnold Cemetery to celebrate the first anniversary of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
Read moreAt an emergency hearing of the Bandera County Commissioners' Court on June 14, the county commissioners approved the ban of specific fireworks in all of the unincorporated areas of Bandera County.
Read moreBarrel racing commences at Mansfield Park as part of Riding on Faith Rodeo’s Summer Rodeo Series, held the first Friday in June through the first Friday in August. Other events include mutton bustin’, tie down roping, mini bullriding and more. For a full schedule and more information about the event, which is now in its fifth year, call 830-777-7129. BULLETIN PHOTO/C huck McCollough
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