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Read moreAlisha Lee, bartender of the Shotgun Sports Bar and Grill, and her patrons raised almost $2,000 to sponsor underprivileged children on an Angel Tree. The Shotgun group collaborated with the Ridin’ the River Cowboy Fellowship to help 18 children and 25 individuals have a better Christmas.
Read moreAt the City Council’s regular meeting on December 21, Steve Childers, Administrator for the Flying L Ranch’s Public Utility District (PUD), presented the PUD’s objection to Bandera City Council Member Darcy Hasty’s actions at their PUD meetings regarding negotiations of selling water to a Dollar General that will be built close to the Flying L property.
Read moreThis year’s top prize for the Bandera General Store’s gingerbread house decorating contest went to Sue Cammack for this entry titled “Home Tweet Home.” Second place went to Kelly Sandifer and third place to McZene Hayes. Activities continue at the Bandera General store next month with the launch of a chess tournament on the first Monday of the month beginning at 5 p.m. at the Main Street location. Courtesy Photo
Read moreThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Monday they are shortening the recommended time for isolation from 10 days for people with COVID-19 to five days, if asymptomatic, followed by five days of wearing a mask when around others.
Read moreDuring its December 21 meeting, the Bandera City Council unanimously approved a $45,530 bid for engineering services from Ardurra of San Antonio for the rehabilitation of the elevated water tank storage on Dallas Street.
Read moreChristmas spirit is strong along Main Street, especially at businesses like Bandera General Store.
Read moreThe 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
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