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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
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
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
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
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
Charles Tilden Higgins
Charles Tilden Higgins
12/18/2023 12:15
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