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SARA HERZING

Long time resident of Bandera County Sara Herzing Porter entered into eternal rest on Dec. 1, 2023, at the age of 80.Sara Herzing was born in Del Rio, Texas on Jan. 29, 1943, to Elizabeth Nell Swope Herzing and George Murdock Herzing. 12/27/2023 00:00

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

War Is Over If You Want It

War Is Over If You Want It

An iconic song back in the 1960's addressed the causes of war, and what leads young people to fight in them. Buffy Saint Marie's Universal Soldier advised that we could end war if soldiers refused to fight. So what if we gave her idea a test this winter? Let's suggest to the soldiers among the various warring parties from the Middle East to Europe to Africa and beyond that they refuse to kill each other for a while.This idea may not be as crazy as it first may sound, and in fact has been tried in the past with some success. 12/27/2023 00:00

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The Hill Country CattleWomen will start the New Year with a gathering at the Y.O. Ranch Hotel and Conference Center, located in Kerrville, at 2033 Sidney Baker Street, for their annual January Legislative Meeting. 12/27/2023 00:00

Honoring America’s Millitary

Honoring America’s Millitary

“With The Marines at Tarawa” is the most terrifying World War II film I have ever seen. Every American who loves our country has an obligation to watch it. It’s real and it’s accurate. 12/27/2023 00:00

Congress must not miss an opportunity to end HIV

Congress must not miss an opportunity to end HIV

Congress and President Biden recently struck an agreement to keep the government funded through early 2024. Between now and February, lawmakers will have a chance to solve policy disagreements and, at least in theory, pass longer-term spending bills. 12/27/2023 00:00

Bandera’s Lady Bulldogs fall to Wimberly’s Lady Texans

Bandera’s Lady Bulldogs fall to Wimberly’s Lady Texans

The Lady Bulldogs played the Wimberly Lady Texans on Tuesday, Dec. 19, in their second district outing. 12/27/2023 00:00

Teresa Ann Cook

Teresa Ann Cook

12/21/2023 08:40

Growing Up in Bandera

Growing Up in Bandera

Editor’s Note: The new Growing Up in Bandera book is now available! Visit the Bulletin office of call 830-796-3718 to purchase Growing Up in Bandera: Volume 2 for $25. Volume 1 and 2 are available as a package deal for $40. 12/20/2023 00:00

Lady Bobcats nab first district win

Lady Bobcats nab first district win

The Medina Lady Cats earned their first district win of the season on Friday, Dec. 15, in Utopia. 12/20/2023 00:00

Possum Cop Chronicles

Possum Cop Chronicles

Welcome to the Christmas edition of The Possum Cop Chronicles. This one is going to be all over the place. Isn’t that what this time of year is all about — everybody runnin’ around, steppin’ and fetchin’ trying to get all their ducks in a row for Christmas? I guarantee you that’s what Santa’s up to. 12/20/2023 00:00

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick

Flores to chair Criminal Justice Committee

Lt. Governor Dan Patrick announced last week that he named District 24 Senator Pete Flores, “a man of utmost integrity,” as the next Chairman of the Senate Committee on Criminal Justice, effective January 2024. 12/20/2023 00:00

Boerne Champion sophomore Elizabeth Leachmen captured first place at the 44th Foot Locker Cross Country Championships National Finals with a time of 16:50.7 in the 5K event. Courtesy Photo

Boerne’s Leachman reflects on winning a national championship

The last few months have been a blur for Boerne Champion running sensation Elizabeth Leachman. 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

Troy W. Konvicka

Troy W. Konvicka Announces Candidacy for Precinct 1 County Commissioner

Editor’s Note: The following is an announcement from a local candidate. Local candidates are allowed one free annoucement, with following materials charged an ad fee. To submit your annoucnement, I am Troy W. Konvicka and want to be vital part of the community that I grew up in and serve as a voice for the voters in matters that will shape and grow Bandera County now and in the future. I am asking for your support and vote for the privilege to support and work for you as the Precinct 1 County Commissioner in issues that will enhance and make our home a place, we all can be proud to raise a family. 12/20/2023 00:00

Bandera Library Happenings

Bandera Library Happenings

I’ve heard it said you can be unhappy before eating a cookie, and you can be unhappy after eating a cookie, but you’ll never be sad while eating a cookie. 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

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. 12/20/2023 00:00

Award-winning author keynotes Medina Christmas Tea

Award-winning author keynotes Medina Christmas Tea

12/20/2023 00:00