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A narrow, two-lane concrete bridge across the Medina River on English Crossing Road that is regularly shut down during floods is in line for a nearly $1 million renovation that could begin in early 2022, Texas Department of Transportation officials told Bandera County commissioners at their Thursday, June 11, meeting.
Read moreAfter two years of protesting about what it considers the inhumane treatment of feral hogs at a pig-chasing event in Bandera and urging officials to shut it down, the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals went a step further last week and filed suit against the group that organizes the annual event, asking state district court to end it.
Read moreThe active COVID-19 caseload count in Bandera County reached one last week and the potential of more cases exist as the testing of the residents and staff at Bandera’s two nursing homes is finalized, county officials said.
Read moreThe next county wide food distribution, sponsored by the Silver Sage center and the San Antonio Food Bank, will be held on Wednesday, June 24, at just one site, Mansfield Park north of Bandera.
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Linda Snyder, right, pauses while checking out books from new Bandera County Public Library staff member Gareth Darling on Monday, June 15. That was the first day that the public was allowed to personally enter the library for books and other services since businesses and other facilities were closed to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
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TV star and comedian Ruth Buzzi, left, visits with celebrated singer-songwriter, author and humorist Kinky Friedman, center and her husband actor Kent Perkins at the one-year anniversary celebration for Spirits of Texas in Bandera on Friday, June 12. The store, which sells Texas made products, brought other celebrities to its anniversary, including Guich Koock, an actor and former owner with his friend Hondo Crouch of Luckenbach, and actor Jay Pennington.
Read moreBack in the day, I didn’t have to travel far from home to find an adventure. The Medina River was a short walk from our home, and I made that trip as often as time and my mom allowed. Thinking back, I can say those were some of the best times of my life and they didn’t cost me a single dime. If I had a dime back then, you can be assured I would have been headed to McGroarty’s store for bubble gum and some penny candy.
Read moreThe Bandera County Public Library is a special place, unlike any other in our society. It is a space for any and all to meet, have access to information, education and entertainment.
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