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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
NOW AVAILABLE!
NOW AVAILABLE!
01/03/2024 05:00
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
Bandera local Dennis Allyn hoists the three trophies he took home from the 2023 Wild Bunch Film Festival in Oct. 2023. Courtesy photo
WINNER, WINNER, WINNER
Bandera local Dennis Allyn hoists the three trophies he took home from the 2023 Wild Bunch Film Festival in Oct. 2023. 01/03/2024 05:00
Pictured from left are Frank Dunlap, Kaitlyn Bowen, Rae Raiford, Sylvia Garcia, Jen, Sheryl Landrum and Lesley Lehrmann.
GARDENERS DONATE TO MERCY GATE
GARDENERS DONATE TO MERCY GATE 01/03/2024 05:00
Cooper Arnold (second from right) displays the Grand Champion Steer he presented at the 2021 Bandera County Junior Livestock Show auction. The steer drew a top bid of $10,000. BULLETIN PHOTO
Annual livestock show approaches
The 2024 Bandera County Junior Livestock Show will be held Jan. 11-13 at Mansfield Park outside Bandera, and officials believe it will be a big success like last year. 01/03/2024 05:00
Symphony
Symphony performing popular movie themes
Some good seats are still available for the Symphony of the Hills’ pops concert “Pops and Popcorn: A Night at the Movies” on Saturday, Jan. 6, at 7 p.m. in the Cailloux Theater, 910 Main, Kerrville. 01/03/2024 05:00
Medina students nab runner up honors in UIL
Medina students nab runner up honors in UIL
Medina Elementary students participated in the District UIL Meet on Dec. 7 in Nueces Canyon, earning second place overall for the first time since the 2011-2012 season. 01/03/2024 05:00
Toyota ShareLunker Program Embarks on 38th Season
Toyota ShareLunker Program Embarks on 38th Season
New Year’s Day arrived on Monday, and with it comes the kickoff of the 38th Toyota ShareLunker season. Anglers from across Texas and the nation will cast their lines in anticipation of landing a Legacy Lunker largemouth bass (13-plus pounds) in Texas’ world-class fisheries. 01/03/2024 05:00
Blackman speaking at Tuesday’s SAR meeting
Blackman speaking at Tuesday’s SAR meeting
On Tuesday, Jan. 9, the Hill Country Chapter no. 31 of Texas Society Sons of the American Revolution will hold its monthly chapter meeting at Rails, a Café at the Depot Event Center. 01/03/2024 05:00
Growing Up in Bandera
Growing Up in Bandera
On a recent cool windy morning I was walking around the front yard under my two big pecan trees and it brought back memories of a long ago time. 01/03/2024 05:00
The Possum Cop Chronicles
The Possum Cop Chronicles
01/03/2024 05:00
Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1
Spate of new laws effective Jan. 1
After the Texas Legislature spent much of 2023 in session, a bevy of new laws go into effect on New Year’s Day, though some have been delayed by lawsuits challenging their constitutionality. 01/03/2024 05:00
The Wait
The Wait
It has been the case that during El Niño, Texas gets more rainfall. As we wait for much needed rain, one has to wonder if that pattern will be disrupted by the changing climate. Our view of the bottom of ponds and other water holes and dry creeks over an extended time certainly has been unnerving. 01/03/2024 05:00
Leap into Lakehills library
Leap into Lakehills library
Every Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., Ms. Dianna reads to the pre-school kiddos, leading them in songs and crafts. However, due to the New Year holiday, there will be no Storytime for the kiddos on the Wednesday, Jan. 3. Storytime will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 10:30. 01/03/2024 05:00
Commissioners assess county-wide radio system
Commissioners assess county-wide radio system
Mission Critical Partners, a public safety consultant, reported the state of the county’s radio system, along with recommendations and strategies for pursuing the upgrade of the radio/communications system at the Dec. 14 Commissioners’ Court. 01/03/2024 05:00
Sheriff’s Arrests
Sheriff’s Arrests
Editor’s note — Readers are reminded that an arrest is not an indication of guilt. People are presumed innocent after an arrest until convicted. 01/03/2024 05:00
Some Moments Never Go Away
Some Moments Never Go Away
“Red Rover, Red Rover, let Bobby come over!” 01/03/2024 05:00
NORMAN JOEL STEPHENS
NORMAN JOEL STEPHENS
Norman Joel Stephens, 88 years old, of Boerne, Tx, passed away Dec. 24, 2023. He was born in Edinburg, Tx to Cecil Vernon Stephens and Maggie Jerusha Stephens Feb. 20, 1935. He was married to Mary Carolyn Stephens Dec. 22, 1958 in Edinburg, Tx. 01/03/2024 05:00
NOVAK BEHIND BARS 
A year in review
12/27/2023 17:04
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
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