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Candidates file for March primary
Candidates file for March primary
The March 5 Republican Primary will see contested races for Bandera County Republican Party Chair, some party precinct chairs, Bandera County Sheriff, County Tax Assessor-Collector County Commissioner for Precinct 1 and County Constable for Precinct 2. 01/03/2024 05:00
NOW AVAILABLE!
NOW AVAILABLE!
01/03/2024 05:00
Seated from left: Richard Evans, Bandera County judge; Dennis Birchall, American Legion adjutant; Dr. Theresa Schulz and Roderick “Rod” Goff, American Legion members-at-large; Kati Fitzpatrick, BEC communications specialist; Charity Huber, BEC marketing and communications manager; Hannah C...
American Legion receives $25k grant from LCRA & BEC
A new electrical system and LED lighting will help American Legion Post 157 provide enhanced space for community gatherings thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative. 01/03/2024 05:00
Trial set for plat dispute between county, Riverwalk RV Resort owner
Trial set for plat dispute between county, Riverwalk RV Resort owner
Limitless Land Group, LLC, has been ordered to cease developing lots or units for sale until the outcome of a March trial that will determine if the company, who owns Riverwalk RV Resort in Bandera, is in violation of Bandera County’s platting requirements. 01/03/2024 05:00
NOVAK BEHIND BARS 
A year in review
12/27/2023 17:04
The Bandera County Republican Women
The Bandera County Republican Women
The Bandera County Republican Women and the Bandera County Democratic Club will again jointly sponsor a coat drive from December 27 through January 12. The groups will be collecting new and gently used coats in sizes adult through children. Also included in the collection will be gloves and warm hats. 12/27/2023 00:00
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LOCAL DRIVE BENEFITS BANDERA BOYS AND GIRLS
Riding on Faith Rodeo and The Humpday Hulligans collected and donated three tables full of Toys for Tots, presenting them to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County on Dec. 16.“We also collected and Donated about 5 large boxes (we think about 3000 pair) of Socks for Seniors, that will be put in the Christmas Bags for Silver Sage Senior Center Meals on Wheels,” said Karen Konvicka. “Thank you to all the Barrel Racers, Thank you Bandera, Texas, ‘Cowboy Capital of the World’ for all your donations and for helping us do this for The Children and Seniors of Bandera County.” 12/27/2023 00:00
Rebel Roxie performs at Jakes for stroke sufferer benefit. BULLETIN PHOTO/ Cari Golyzniak
Community gathers to support stroke victim
Pipe Creek resident Mike Stewart couldn’t have expected a medical event to change his life so swiftly. 12/27/2023 00:00
Texas State Parks Photo Leaps to Victory
Texas State Parks Photo Leaps to Victory
A photo capturing a family jumping for joy bounded over seventeen other finalists to win the Texas State Parks photo contest grand prize. 12/27/2023 00:00
Scholarship
DAR scholarship application opens for music students
Undergraduate and graduate students studying music with ambitions for future careers can take time over the holiday break to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship. 12/27/2023 00:00
Mini Mart donates $16,000 dollars to the volunteer fire departments of Bandera County following a months-long donation drive benefitting multiple county VFDs. BULLETIN PHOTO/ Tracy Thayer
Mini Mart raises $119,000 for VFDs
Sylvia Fritz Dobbs and David Fritz credit the generosity of their customers, business partners, and friends for making their 50th Anniversary VFD Fundraiser a big success. 12/27/2023 00:00
New county annex building to break ground in spring 2024
New county annex building to break ground in spring 2024
Plans for the approaching County Annex were revealed Dec. 14 at the Bandera County Commissioners’ Court from DRG Architects of San Antonio. 12/27/2023 00:00    1
BOONIE’S PIZZA OPENS
BOONIE’S PIZZA OPENS
The Mandry family opened their new pizza restraunt in June after saving for the venture over a four-year period. “Going from knowing nothing about the food service industry to learning it all in a month was a lot,” said Kori. “We basically had to spend 34 hours a day learning, reading, talking to people.” 12/27/2023 00:00
LINDA LEE FELTEN
LINDA LEE FELTEN
Linda Lee Felten, 83, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 15, 2023, at her longtime Bandera home, surrounded by loved ones. She was the widower of Kenneth Felten, survived by her sister, Sherrie Jolin, and husband Dave Jolin; brother in law, Bob Felten and wife Donna Felten; daughters, Dina Buettner and husband Karl Buettner, Shayne Brown, and Tracy Rhodes, and husband Rocky Rhodes; and her grandchildren, Davis Buettner, and wife Sydney Buettner, Hannah Buettner, Gunnar Brown, Gage Brown, Stoney Rhodes, Stella Brown, and Stormy Rhodes; and great-grandchildren, Hudson Buettner, and Henry Buettner; and numerous nephews and nieces. 12/20/2023 00:00
CHARLES TILDEN HIGGINS
CHARLES TILDEN HIGGINS
Charles Tilden Higgins of San Antonio, Texas passed away on November 20th, 2023, at the age of 78. 12/20/2023 00:00
Medina celebrates staff
Medina celebrates staff
12/20/2023 00:00
Retired Teachers donate books to area elementary students
Retired Teachers donate books to area elementary students
Books were displayed and students got to choose their favorite as a present from the Bandera County Retired Teachers Association. 12/20/2023 00:00
Holiday House could be the home of Christmas
Holiday House could be the home of Christmas
Most people believe the Klaus family resides at the North Pole, blit evidence suggests that they have a vacation home in Bandera County as well. 12/20/2023 00:00
CHRISTIAN JOB CORPS KENDALL-BANDERA COUNTIES GRADUATES 1ST INMATE “PREPPED FOR LIFE CLASSES”
CHRISTIAN JOB CORPS KENDALL-BANDERA COUNTIES GRADUATES 1ST INMATE “PREPPED FOR LIFE CLASSES”
On Nov. 1, 2023, the men and women inmates received their program certificates for completing 5 weeks of the Inmate Prepped For Life curriculum in the Bandera County Jail.  12/20/2023 00:00
Board President Brittany Hicks with BISD Staff Member of the Month JoAnn Briones-Amador, Principal Dixie Moseley and Superintendent Gary Bitzkie.
BISD hears presentation on four-day week during monthly board meeting
At the regular monthly meeting of the Bandera Board of Trustees, Middle School Principal Bobby Lalanne and High School Principal Patrick Sizemore gave a presentation outlining the benefits and drawbacks of a four-day school week. 12/20/2023 00:00
RLAT announces annual meeting
RLAT announces annual meeting
The Banchers and Landowners Association of Texas recently announced its annual meeting for members will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. in the BEC Community Boom, 3172 Hwy 16 N. in Bandera. 12/20/2023 00:00
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