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Hunting, fishing licenses on sale

Hunting, fishing licenses on sale

Fall is drawing near and that means the beginning of new hunting and fishing seasons. Prior to venturing to the water or hitting the field, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reminds hunters and anglers to purchase their new licenses for the 2024-25 season. 08/21/2024 00:00

Fit for Duty

Many of us have known or know self-obsessed people. They can be hard to be around. However, when they are also full of self-pity and letting you and everyone else know about it constantly, it gets old. 08/21/2024 00:00

The Possum Cop Chronicles

The Possum Cop Chronicles

The Dark Side and the Price Paid Retired Game Warden Bradley Smith is about as East Texas as a body can get. At first glance, he could pass for pretty much any redneck you might encounter anywhere. Most of the times I’ve seen him, he has worn the same thing. 08/21/2024 00:00

DRT chapter kicking off in September

DRT chapter kicking off in September

The Joshua D. Brown Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas (DRT) will hold its first meeting of the 2024-2025 season on Monday, Sept. 23, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 321 Thompson Drive, in Kerrville. 08/21/2024 00:00

HCA director speaking at TMN meeting

HCA director speaking at TMN meeting

The Hill Country Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalists invites the public to attend a free presentation on “Land Stewardship in the Hill Country” on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. 08/21/2024 00:00

How to Keep Teachers from Leaving their Jobs

How to Keep Teachers from Leaving their Jobs

There’s never been a more stressful time to be a teacher. I say that as someone who worked in K-12 schools for more than 20 years, first as a teacher and then as a principal. 08/21/2024 00:00

Museum honored for fourth year in a row

Museum honored for fourth year in a row

For the fourth year in a row, the Museum of Western Art has been recognized as one of the top art museums in the West by True West Magazine. 08/21/2024 00:00

Texas Master naturalists reach Historic volunteer mileston

Texas Master naturalists reach Historic volunteer mileston

Tom Solomon and Jim Duron, members of the Galveston Bay Area Chapter of the Texas Master Naturalist Program, have reached a historic milestone, logging more than 30,000 volunteer hours each—equivalent to 14 years of full-time service. 08/21/2024 00:00

Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

Heat-related deaths in Texas likely undercounted

As Texans endure the dog days of summer, experts say deaths related to heat in Texas and nationwide likely are undercounted, the Texas Standard reported. 08/21/2024 00:00

DAR chapter celebrates 50 years of service

DAR chapter celebrates 50 years of service

The Major James Kerr Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) marked its 50th anniversary on Dec. 2, 2023, celebrating half a century of service to the local community through projects in historic preservation, education, and patriotism. 08/21/2024 00:00

BEC celebrates 85th year of service at annual meeting

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. 08/21/2024 00:00

Volunteers needed for senior dog fostering

Volunteers needed for senior dog fostering

A Doggie 4 You, a dog rescue based in Pipe Creek, is seeking senior citizens who are looking for a little extra companionship. 08/21/2024 00:00

Medina library hosting authors

Medina library hosting authors

The Medina Community Library will host an evening with three Texas authors on Monday, August 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Rodney Camp Pavilion. 08/21/2024 00:00

Lakehills library features new art

Lakehills library features new art

Bobbie Jo Basinger’s lovely oil paintings and her creative tole paintings are being featured during the month of August in the Lakehills Area Library, located at 7200 FM 1283. 08/21/2024 00:00

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. 08/21/2024 00:00

Dem club plans new initiatives, discusses voter engagement and fundraising

Dem club plans new initiatives, discusses voter engagement and fundraising

The Bandera County Democratic Club met Saturday, August 10, at the Silver Sage Community Center for their, where a group of 26 members met to conduct routine business and discuss various club projects. 08/21/2024 00:00

Pipe Creek VFD receives water donation from Anheuser-Bush

Pipe Creek VFD receives water donation from Anheuser-Bush

The Pipe Creek Volunteer Fire Department recently received an emergency drinking water donation from Anheuser- Busch and its wholesaler partners. 08/21/2024 00:00

Medina volleyball kicks off season with tourney honors

Medina volleyball kicks off season with tourney honors

Medina Lady Cat volleyball earned a pair of wins on Tuesday, August 13, to begin the season. 08/21/2024 00:00

Nagel clinic receives grant to fund Well-Woman program

Nagel clinic receives grant to fund Well-Woman program

The Arthur Nagel Community Clinic announced Monday it received a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, an award reflecting BCBSTX’s dedication to community-based organizations that prioritize the well-being of children and families. 08/14/2024 00:00

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. 08/14/2024 00:00

Childcare conference set for September

Childcare conference set for September

The Hill Country Professional Child Care Providers Conference is set for Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, at the Gillespie County Extension Office in Fredericksburg. 08/14/2024 00:00