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Michaela Ellis-Searcy fills her shopping basket during a three-minute Lowe’s shopping spree that was paid for by Cedar Creek Nursing and Rehab, her employer, as a contest prize. After filling three shopping carts for a total of $651.61, Ellis-Searcy said the food will be used partly for a family birthday party and mainly for her daughter and family. The photo originally appeared in the March 17 issue of the Bulletin. BULLETIN PHOTO/Daniel Tucker
Read moreMedina local Jay Ehinger returned home from the hospital to find his home had gotten a makeover courtesy of the Silver Sage. Ehinger shyly rolled his walker forward and said, “thank you and God bless you,” seemingly astonished by the outpouring of love from the group who came out to welcome him home. The full story from July 7’s paper can be read at banderabulletin.com/article/lifestyle/medina-resident-suprised-renovated-home. BULLETIN PHOTO/Tracy Thayer
Read moreBandera Brewery Co-Owner and Head Brewer John Oliver fills up a container with water for a member of the community following February’s winter weather. Oliver offered water for personally brought containers free of charge from the brewery’s well that is separate from the city’s water and is put through a purification system. Oliver said many people showed up and even brought containers for those unable to attend in person. This photo first appeared in the Bulletin’s February 24 issue. BULLETIN PHOTO/Daniel Tucker
Read moreCowboy Mardi Gras was held in February, bringing in people from around Texas and even beyond. ““It makes up for all the bad times we have had to endure, and things are finally starling to come back from COVID closures,” said event organizer James McGroarty. A full album of photos from the event are available on our Facebook page. Full article at banderabulletin.com/article/news/covid-19-vaccines-administered-during-cowboy-mardi-gras. BULLETIN PHOTO/Ursula Rogers
Read moreValentino Cuisine, located at 120 Riverbend Road in Bandera, held its soft opening at the end of January, offering ten percent off for children, fire, sheriff, police, city and government employees, senior citizens and veterans. “Our restaurant has an international menu that offers a lot of choices, and we are excited to be here,” said Chef Norman Thurman, reflecting on his dream coming true. The location would shutter without notice before the year was over. This photo originally appeared in the February 3 issue of the Bulletin.
Read more“It’s not just about one election or one candidate, it’s about all of them. It’s about knowing our voice matters and that our election process is fair, open and honest.” Susan Real traveled to Washington, D.C., on January 5 to attend a gathering at Freedom Plaza and march on January 6’s Save America March. The full story is available in January 13’s Bulletin and at banderabulletin.com/article/news/bandera-woman-peacefully-protests-dc.
Read moreGreg and Jamie Otterman of Pipe Creek pose in front of Tiny, their 325 sq. ft bed and breakfast that features its own hiking trails. It was named by Airbnb as one of the platforms most hospital hosts. ““We really just thrive on sharing our Tiny with others,” said Greg. Full story from August 25’s Bulletin is available at banderabulletin.com/article/news/pipe-creek-duo-named-one-airbnb’s-most-hospitable-hosts. Courtesy Photo
Read moreIt’s a great time to be a member of the Bandera County Farm Bureau, and the organization welcomes new members to add strength to its numbers and influence, according to its president.
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