BEC celebrates 85th year of service at annual meeting

The Bandera Electric Cooperative had a well-attended annual meeting drawing hundreds of citizens from around the area to celebrate the Coop’s 85th year of service.

Local trick roper Kevin Fitzpatrick performed on horseback just outside the entrance to start the event with a festive flare. Old Number One, the Coop’s first truck from 1938 sat outside to be admired by the members.

The doors opened at 8:30 a.m. for free breakfast tacos, orange juice and coffee served by the staff from Bill Miller’s Barbeque restaurant.