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Veterans VoiceOn this page, we preserve the stories and memories of military veterans. This is a place for service members to share their experiences in the most vivid, intimate way - in their own voices. Please listen here.
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Growing Up In Bandera - PodcastAs my Growing Up In Bandera story keeps rolling along I can count on the blessing of a somewhat sound mind to recall events that can carry me away from any of my modern day problems.
Listen to Season 4, Episode 7, of Growing Up In Bandera on podcast. |
Medina ISD teachers honoredThe Medina ISD school board and administration recognized 12 outstanding teachers for their dedication and perseverance in educating students. The recognition, held Monday, April 29, was made possible through the Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) program developed by the Texas Education Agency and Texas Tech University.
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Rules of the RoadThe best thing about a long Road Trip is that any snacks you buy along the way have absolutely no calories. Tator Tots? Why yes, thank you. Reese’s Cups? You betcha. Chocolate Coated Toffee you can only get in that one town square? Here’s twenty bucks.
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Senior Food Pantry set for Thursday, May 9Alamo RCD Area, Inc., Senior Assistance Program, sponsors the Food Pantry every month, at The Way Church, in Lakehills. The next food distribution will take place Thursday, May 9.
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National Day of Prayer observed on Bandera County courthouse lawn
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Today in Texas HistoryOn this day in 1693, Gregorio de Salinas Varona, recently appointed governor of Coahuila, left Monclova, Coahuila, on a relief expedition to take supplies to the troubled missions of East Texas. The expedition consisted of some 20 soldiers, including early Texas pioneer Nicolás Flores de Valdés, and 96 mules loaded with provisions.
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Museum Gala celebrates cowgirlsKeeping with their mission to preserve and teach history, the Frontier Times Museum’s Spring Gala will showcase objects and historic photographs of cowgirls throughout the event, held this year on May 4. The annual event is the museum’s largest fundraiser and helps raise necessary funds for the museum’s operations and educational programs.
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Bandera County resident Nancy Westley to celebrate her 100th birthdayOn Sunday, May 6, Nancy Westley will join Bandera County’s Centenarian Club.
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This month at the Medina LibraryThe library will be closed Saturday, May 11, for the Street Sale; and Monday, May 27, for Memorial Day.
Books, DVDs, audio books and puzzles will be for sale May 1-10. The Mad Science Show summer reading kick-off will be Thursday, May 30. |
Recycled items are shipped to processing facilityOn April 23, Bandera County Recycling loaded and shipped 49 bales of recyclable aluminum cans and #1 plastic bottles to the Waste Management Recycling Facility in San Antonio.
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Lakehills Community Center welcomes new leadershipIn March, hundreds of Lakehills Community Center members gathered for their annual Membership Dinner at the Community Center. At this meeting, Community Center members completed ballots for the new leadership team members to be inducted in April. The new volunteer leadership executives of the Lakehills Community Center were inducted at the regular April 2024 business meeting. Both the roles of president and secretary were filled.
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Lakehills Library LeaningsThe May Book Sale will be Saturday, May 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The June Book Sale will take place on Saturday, June 1, also 10 to 2. The Summer Reading Program will begin June 5, with a Magic Show, and finish on July 31. Contact the library for more information.
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Letter to the EditorThe month of May is National Neurofibromatosis (NF) Awareness Month.
NF is a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissues. They can grow anywhere in your nervous system, including on your brain and spinal cord. |
Kid's Kingdom kids show royal kindnessKid’s Kingdom recently sent its class on a field trip to the local farmers market.
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Hundreds attend Medina Lake VFD BBQ and AuctionAt dawn on a recent cloudy Saturday morning, there was a hint of smoke in the air near Medina Lake, the special aroma of a Texas Barbeque and that smoke had been smoldering for three days in preparation for the hundreds of nearby residents of Lakehills and Bandera County who would attend the now-traditional largest fundraiser hosted by the Medina Lake VFD and its volunteers, the annual BBQ and live auction.
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Pipe Creek rescue organization A Doggie 4 You to receive Petco Love grantA Doggie 4 You is set to receive a $2,000 grant investment from national nonprofit Petco Love in support of their lifesaving work for animals in area the Bandera County.
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UIL Academic, Speech and Debate teams compete at regional tourney, three qualify for stateThe UIL Academic, Speech, and Debate teams had a great showing at the Regional tournament, ending the weekend with three state qualifiers.
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Bandera baseball honors senior BulldogsBandera's senior baseball athletes were recognized after their battle against Fredericksburg on Friday, April 19. Carson Powers, Brandon Sanderson and Jesus Cardenas were recognized for their commitment to the Bandera baseball program.
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Growing Up In BanderaEven as this Growing Up In Bandera has become more modern and civilized, there are still chickens scattered around town just like in the old days. There's no reason to question why they are here, where they are going, or even why they cross the road. We have more than enough to worry about already.
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Bandera Paint & Body offers 15 percent discount to veterans and active-duty military"On Dec. 3, 2021, our lives were changed forever, when our 24-year-old son was involved in a head-on collision. He was airlifted to BAMC that night, and began his fight for life. Although my son is not in the military, the amount of support he received from this wonderful group of folks has been humbling."
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Burn Ban liftedBandera County commissioners unanimously declined to adopt a countywide burn ban, allowing the previous ban to expire. Intermittent showers, morning mist and cooler days have lowered the drought index, which is hovering around 371 to 575.
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