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Packages of food will be handed out free of charge to individuals who have been hurt financially by the COVID-19 pandemic or who qualify for other types of public assistance at this month’s food distribution, which will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Mansfield Park, beginning at 11 a.m.
Read moreWhile the number of total COVID-19 cases in Bandera County continued growing this week, the number of active cases stayed under five by one key measure, which allowed local officials to seek an exemption from the requirement that face coverings be worn by the residents and visitors when in a public or private area where six-feet of distance cannot be kept between each other.
Read moreBandera covered wagonmaster Ron Dakotah, left, takes a group of nuns from the Dominican Sisters of Mary convent in Georgetown down the street running along Bandera City Park earlier in August. Dakotah and his wagons are seen every Saturday providing rides through town to Bandera visitors. BULLETIN PHOTO/Bill Pack
Read moreA third Bandera City Council member has resigned from office this year, and another council member strongly criticized his colleagues and members of prior councils after a heated council meeting on Thursday, Aug. 20, involving first that council member’s appointment to the Bandera Economic Development board and then his decision to withdraw his name as an EDC appointee.
Read moreThe Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will seek public comment on a proposed water use permit for a Christian youth camp outside of Tarpley in a virtual public meeting on Sept. 3 that could produce an outpouring of opposition if it turns out like a public meeting on a wastewater permit for the camp held last year.
Read moreThomas Kindla, known lovingly as “Tommy” all of his life, a talented plumber and lifelong resident of Bandera, Texas, died unexpectedly on Aug. 14, 2020 at the age of 83 while at home having his morning coffee.
Read moreMedina Independent School District trustees had a busy meeting on Aug. 17. They approved a new budget, new tax rate and two November elections, one of them regarding the tax rate increase.
Read moreEven though prayer has been gone from most schools for generations of students, adults often still call for it to be returned to school, particularly at times of great tragedy in our communities or the country. There are many times we find ourselves feeling like circumstances would be different if we honored God more through prayer in schools.
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