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Legion’s “God Bless America” breakfast celebrates a decade of community service
Legion’s “God Bless America” breakfast celebrates a decade of community service
In the early hours of Saturday, Feb. 17, the bustling kitchen of the Bandera American Legion saw a dedicated group of volunteer cooks and prep cooks gathering at 5:30 a.m. 02/28/2024 00:00
4-H TEAMS SOAR AT SA LIVESTOCK CONTEST
4-H TEAMS SOAR AT SA LIVESTOCK CONTEST
4-H TEAMS SOAR AT SA LIVESTOCK CONTEST 02/28/2024 00:00
It may be time to say adios to El Niño
It may be time to say adios to El Niño
El Niño, the weather pattern that has brought wetter and cooler weather to the state over the past several months, appears to be weakening, giving its counterpart, La Niña, a 55% chance of returning soon, according to the Houston Chronicle. The result could be a drier, hotter summer, if February’s weather is any indication. 02/28/2024 00:00
Growing Up in Bandera
Growing Up in Bandera
If you ever observe me stopping on the streets or highways around Bandera for no apparent reason you can assume I am enjoying a flashback to earlier times. Seeing a certain tree or house may trigger a memory that takes some time to recall all the little details surrounding it. Walking, driving or just sitting on my front porch letting my mind wander offers me a chance to reflect on what has made my life worthwhile here in this place of my raisin'. 02/28/2024 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. 02/28/2024 00:00
Court enters $59k agreement for radio system improvement
Court enters $59k agreement for radio system improvement
During the Bandera County Commissioners’ Court on Feb. 8, the court voted unanimously to approve entering into a $59,000 agreement with Mission Critical Partners for consultation of acquiring a contractor and provide support for the County’s radio system improvement. 02/28/2024 00:00
BELOVED LONGHORN IMMORTALIZED AT OST
BELOVED LONGHORN IMMORTALIZED AT OST
Redneck the Longhorn has passed on to the great pasture in the sky, but his taxidermied head and shoulders stands watch over the OST main dining room enthralling customers with his majesty. 02/28/2024 00:00    1
BROWNING NETS RODEO PRIZES
BROWNING NETS RODEO PRIZES
02/28/2024 00:00
GOP chair candidate faces election-law charges
GOP chair candidate faces election-law charges
02/28/2024 00:00
County recycling center resuming operations Saturday
County recycling center resuming operations Saturday
Bandera County residents can again bring their recyclables to the Recycling Center beginning March 2. 02/28/2024 00:00
CHARLES (SONNY) LINUS BATTO, JR.
CHARLES (SONNY) LINUS BATTO, JR.
Charles (Sonny) Linus Batto, Jr., of Bandera, passed away on Feb. 15, 2024, in Bandera at 90 years of age. He was born in San Antonio to Charles and Lydia (Ploch) on Aug. 21, 1933, and was later adopted by Hazele (Greiner). And he married Mary Ann Fisher on Oct. 9, 1957, at St. Gerard’s Catholic Church in San Antonio. 02/21/2024 05:00
BETTE JO (ROBERTS) KOENIG
BETTE JO (ROBERTS) KOENIG
Bette Jo (Roberts) Koenig was born May 12, 1967, in Cuero, Texas and passed away Feb. 17, 2024, at her home in Bandera, Texas. 02/21/2024 05:00
Michelle Obama for President?
Michelle Obama for President?
A few headlines rang the news that some on the left are targeting Supreme Court Justice Sonya Sotomayor in a campaign to pressure her to resign from the Court now, while a Democrat still sits in the White House. 02/21/2024 05:00
Earthly Ambassadors for Above
Earthly Ambassadors for Above
When a cowboy or bull rider reaches a level where he gets a corporate sponsorship, he works for that sponsor. When we own our own business, we want employees that represent us to the public well and we think twice about how we speak to someone. We take our commitment to our sponsor seriously and we care that he or she or the business is well-represented. 02/21/2024 05:00
Let’s All Vote in the GOP Primary
Let’s All Vote in the GOP Primary
I’ve lived in Texas for over forty years, but it wasn’t until I moved to Bandera a few years ago that I learned much about Texas politics. The occasion was the 2020 Presidential election, and I volunteered at the polls along with a very interesting bunch of fellow volunteers, Republicans and Democrats alike. 02/21/2024 05:00
The Possum Cop Chronicles
The Possum Cop Chronicles
02/21/2024 05:00
BHS OAP NETS AWARDS
BHS OAP NETS AWARDS
02/21/2024 05:00
MEDINA SOFTBALL
MEDINA SOFTBALL
BEGINS WITH WINS 02/21/2024 05:00
Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law
Federal judge appears skeptical of new border law
A federal judge is expected to rule quickly on the constitutionality of a Texas law about to go into effect that institutes new state penalties for illegal border crossings. During a hearing last week, U.S. District Judge David Ezra said he had concerns that other states would follow Texas’ lead in creating their own immigration laws — a power given exclusively to the federal government under the U.S. Constitution. 02/21/2024 05:00
Janna Linding Announces for County Attorney
Janna Linding Announces for County Attorney
Editor’s Note: The following is an election announcement from a local candidate. Candidates are allowed one announcement free of charge with all other materials charged an ad fee. To place your announcement, email [email protected] 02/21/2024 05:00
Bandera Library Happenings
Bandera Library Happenings
02/21/2024 05:00
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