Bandera County Commissioners approved a variety of proclamations, contracts, and projects during their Sept. 11 meeting.
Esther Groot received the 4-H Gold Star Award, presented by Kara Spangler of Texas A&M AgriLife. The 4-H Youth Council read a proclamation appointing Oct. 5–11 as National 4-H Week, which the court endorsed.
Commissioners also approved a proclamation designating September as Suicide Prevention Month, presented by Meg Pastorino, clinic director of Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental and Disabilities Centers.
The court approved changes to early voting locations and precinct consolidations for the Nov. 4, 2025, special election.
Early voting will move from the Ray Mauer Annex to the Lakehills Library at 7200 FM 1283. Two polling locations—the Lakeshore VFD and the Lakehills Community Center—will consolidate at the library.
Local craftsman Cecil LeStourgeon of LeStourgeon Masonry received approval to install a plaque at the Bandera County Justice Center, commemorating the company’s construction work there 16 years ago.
An interlocal agreement with the Alamo Area Council of Governments went into effect Sept. 1, 2025, to update required training and reporting for 911 cybersecurity services.
Sheriff Josh Teitge received approval for two fiveyear contracts: a $35,000 purchase of Taser 10 devices through AXON Enterprises and additional body and vehicle camera equipment through Safe Fleet.
Regarding the ongoing restoration of the 1877 courthouse and jail on 12th Street, the court approved an $11,268 change order for AR-6 Construction & Engineers to replace warped rafter beams. Commissioner Jack Moseley said the damage was caused by the weight of cypress beams. Funds will come from unused allowances in the existing project budget.
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