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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
Trump is the Frontrunner?
Trump is the Frontrunner?
Don’t look now, but former President Donald Trump appears to be opening up a consistent lead in national polls against incumbent President Joe Biden, with Trump beating Biden 47.2% to 43.7%, according to the latest average of polls compiled by RealClearPolitics.com. 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
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Wow, Silver Sage future sounds like Utopia on Earth! However, expressions like creation of ‘a more inclusive and just society,’ ‘racial and ethnic disparities,’ ‘empowering people and building equitable communities’ means Federal Government money. With that comes OBLIGATIONS to the government — so get ready Bandera! 12/20/2023 00:00
One Simple Rule That's Hard to Follow
One Simple Rule That's Hard to Follow
As many of us prepare to celebrate Christmas, while the world is ablaze with war and suffering, it is easy to feel comforted by our relatively safe and cozy lives within our relatively peaceful country. There is nothing wrong with that, in fact our gratitude should really be boundless as we see how others are forced to live, through no fault of their own. 12/20/2023 00:00
Property tax cuts go into effect
Property tax cuts go into effect
A total of $18 billion in property tax cuts were approved by more than 80% of voters in the November general election and should be reflected in property tax bills that are due by Jan. 31. The cuts come in the form of increased home exemptions, lower school district rates, and limiting the amount property appraisals can rise. 12/20/2023 00:00
Charles Tilden Higgins
Charles Tilden Higgins
12/18/2023 12:15
Possum Cop Chronicles
Possum Cop Chronicles
The Creek 12/13/2023 00:00
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
Legal challenges to amendments appear quashed
A half-dozen lawsuits challenging the 13 approved Texas constitutional amendments appear to be dead in the water, The Dallas Morning News reported. The secretary of state’s office last week declared the propositions approved and now a part of the Texas Constitution, while Gov. Greg Abbott canvassed the election and certified the results. One proposition that would have raised the retirement age of judges was rejected by voters. 12/13/2023 00:00
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DAR chapter celebrates golden anniversary
On Dec. 2, the Regent, officers and members of the Major James Kerr Chapter, NSDAR of Kerrville, Texas celebrated the Golden Anniversary of the Chapter at the Inn of the Hills Conference Center. 12/13/2023 00:00
Deepening the “Deep State”
Deepening the “Deep State”
One of the primary rallying cries expressed by Presidential candidate Trump is the obliteration of the “Deep State.” This has resonated with many, if not all, of his supporters. The Deep State is considered a clandestine cadre of bureaucrats, military and intelligence personnel within our government, along with high level outside forces that generate or counter policies and actions in the governmental sphere. 12/13/2023 00:00
Angora Goat Show continues growth in 24th year
Angora Goat Show continues growth in 24th year
The 24th annual Bandera Angora Goat Show presented by Naumann Angoras of Medina took place on Saturday and drew 184 entries, topping 2022 entries by 13. 12/13/2023 00:00
Photo by Alexander Wende on Unsplash
Bandera Library Happenings
It is countdown to Christmas folksm so be ready. We have the cookbooks for all the cookies, family dinners and even craft cocktails. We have tons of Christmas movies on DVD for cuddling up on the couch and having a quiet night in. 12/13/2023 00:00
Medina teams place in annual tourney
Medina teams place in annual tourney
The 73rd Annual Medina Athletic Booster Club Tournament was held the weekend of Dec. 7-9. 12/13/2023 00:00
Taytum Moeller fakes out the Southwest Player during the Bulldogs’ game. BULLETIN PHOTO/Tracy Thayer
Lady Bulldogs put up fight against SWHS
The Bandera Lady Bulldog Basketball team challenged the SWHS Lady Dragons at the BHS Competition Gym on Tuesday, Dec. 5. 12/13/2023 00:00
Will Dietrich Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
Will Dietrich Announces Candidacy for Sheriff
Editor’s Note: The following is a campaign from a local candidate. Candidates are allowed one announcement in the paper free of charge. All following materials are charged an ad fee. 12/13/2023 00:00
Even the Grinch couldn't stay away from the Bandera Christmas Parade. BULLETIN PHOTOS/ Tracy Thayer
Cowboy Capital Christmas
HOLLY JOLLY PARADE RETURNS TO MAIN STREET 12/13/2023 00:00
Peterson Health accepts the Top Rural Hospital award at the 2023 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner in Washington, D.C. From left, Cory Edmondson, President and CEO, Sheila Donovan, Quality Nurse Auditor, Elaine Ivey, Director of Quality Services, and Dr. Christopher Glanton, Chief...
Peterson named top rural hospital
Peterson Health was named a Top Rural Hospital by The Leapfrog Group, a prestigious award widely acknowledged as one of the most competitive recognitions American hospitals can receive. 12/13/2023 00:00
Hides and Horns, a Western play about Banndera, told the story of cattle drives and daring actions by early cowboys. BULLETIN PHOTO/Tracy Thayer
Hide and Horns play debuts as Coconut Cowboy stage
The Old Bandera Players brought the original play “Hide and Horns” to Bandera for its premiere performance on Saturday at the Coconut Cowboy Stage on the corner of Maple and Eleventh Street. 12/13/2023 00:00
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