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The American Legon Post 410 of the American Legion will host its traditional Independence Day celebration in Lakehills on Monday, July 4.
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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
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John, 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.
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“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
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Shoppers 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
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As 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.
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A lively crowd gathered Monday morning at the Bertha Tryon/Hendrick Arnold Cemetery to celebrate the first anniversary of Juneteenth becoming a federal holiday.
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The 2022 Bandera Basketball Camp, which featured over 100 participants for the second consecutive year, wrapped up Thursday afternoon at the conclusion of three days of learning, competition and fun on the court.
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