The Bandera County Republican Women hosted Bandera County Sheriff Elect Josh Teitge on Thursday, October 10, at their regular monthly meeting. Teitge spoke about his experiences as a canine handler and how his, now retired, German Shepherd Fritz would assist him with police investigations.
A recent presentation to the Bandera County Commissioners’ Court highlighted perceived medical and legal issues related to the centralization of the county’s ambulance service.
“Centralizing the county’s ambulances has created a medical crisis for thousands of our citizens and a medical liability for the county,” said Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D., a retired professor and former president of Genesis Clinical Research.
The Bandera County Democratic Club met Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Silver Sage Dining Hall to discuss the November 5 ballot and candidates.
The Bandera High School (BHS) and Middle School (BMS) speech and debate teams competed at the Boerne Champion TFA tournament on Saturday, showcasing strong performances against tough competition. Additionally, The middle school team made an impressive debut in their first-ever competition. Several students made their first appearances at a high school meet, including Cullen Maloney, Michael Ellingson, and Ember Parker. In the Student Congress event, senior Micah Mc-Creary advanced to the semifinals, competing against 92 entries, while sophomore Amelie Smoor made it to the finals. Senior Braden Valle reached the semifinals in Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, which featured 52 entries. In Novice Extemporaneous Speaking, freshman Luke Parks and sophomore Aiden Garcia advanced to the semifinals out of 35 participants.
Early voting for Bandera County residents began Monday, October 21, with three locations available: the Ray Mauer Building, 403 12th Street in Bandera; the Lakehills Area Library, 7200 FM 1283 in Lakehills; and the Medina Annex, 161 East Parker Street in Medina.
A Doggie 4 You, a nonprofit dog rescue in Pipe Creek, announced a successful fundraising campaign during Big Give SA 2024, thanks to overwhelming community support.
Like a gas station, a grocery store or a dentist’s office, this newspaper provides a valuable public service – but it is also a business.
The Bandera County Republican Women hosted Bandera County Sheriff Elect Josh Teitge on Thursday, October 10, at their regular monthly meeting. Teitge spoke about his experiences as a canine handler and how his, now retired, German Shepherd Fritz would assist him with police investigations.
A recent presentation to the Bandera County Commissioners’ Court highlighted perceived medical and legal issues related to the centralization of the county’s ambulance service.
“Centralizing the county’s ambulances has created a medical crisis for thousands of our citizens and a medical liability for the county,” said Henry I. Bussey, Pharm.D., a retired professor and former president of Genesis Clinical Research.
The Bandera County Democratic Club met Saturday, Oct. 12, at the Silver Sage Dining Hall to discuss the November 5 ballot and candidates.
The courtroom was very quiet as the judge was reading the grand jury report to himself. I was seated along with the other members of the grand jury panel in the jury box as we waited for whatever the next step would be. I had no clue as it was my first time serving on a grand jury. Then the silence was broken when the judge laughed out loud. He looked over at us with a big grin and said, 'downtown Pipe Creek'? That was the late 70's so it was a little funnier than it may seem to you now.
The Bandera County Retired Teachers Association (BCRTA) will hold its annual Scholarship Fund Spirit Night on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. at The Dough Joe, 702 Main Street.
Last Friday, the Bandera Bulldogs football team secured a commanding victory over Pearsall on the road, improving their season record to 5-2 and marking a strong start with a 1-0 record in district play.
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The federal judge who has repeatedly found Texas in contempt for not fixing its foster-care system has been removed by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals after a threejudge panel faulted U.S. District Judge Janis Jack’s “highly antagonistic demeanor,” The Texas Tribune reported.
For almost two and a half centuries now, we have struggled back and forth while trying to do what we think is best for our country and those who live here.
Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.
Many voters have indicated that the economy is their major issue of concern. An important consideration affecting this economic issue is the costs associated with healthcare. Regardless of how robust our individual health may be at the moment, there is no question that each of us will experience an interaction with the healthcare system in this country.
It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Nelda Jewel Cabiness on October 14, 2024. She was 82 years old. A woman of grit and grace, Nelda worked tirelessly on her family’s ranch, a place she loved deeply and poured her heart and soul into daily.
Logan Clane Sides, aged 13, of Medina TX, passed away on October 14, 2024, at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston TX. He was born in Kerrville TX to Fred and Jill Sides on February 17, 2011.
Dennis “Lynn” Sides, age 77, passed away on September 21, 2024.Dennis was born to Jay Sides and Mildred Lawson Sides on February 13, 1947, in Abilene,Texas. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio and SouthwestTexas State University.Lynn worked as a teacher and coach until retirement at 57; he then became a peace officerwith the Medina County Sheriff’s Office and began his second career as the schoolresource officer for Medina Valley ISD.Lynn loved Jesus, life, family, mentoring children, being outdoors, and dancing. He met his wife, Diane, at a dance in 1990. In 10 months, they married and did not stopdancing until he became too sick.He was a loving, simple man who enjoyed time with family and friends.Lynn is survived by his wife, Diane Sides; brother Hardy (Gertie); daughters, Shaylyn Wells(Russell) and Stacy Kendrick (Michiel); bonus daughter and son, Jodee Post (Sion Menely)and Ryan Thompson. Grandchildren: Chris Stoops, Stephanie Carr, Michele Good, KaileeThompson, Chance Post, and Bella Lyn Thompson. Great-grandch i ldren: Chandler Stoops,Roxin and McKenna Carr, and Christopher Trippe, along with other beloved family membersand friends.There will be no typical service for Lynn as per his request, but, as he wished, there will be acelebration of life soon with a date and time to be announced.
Bandera, Texas – Claybourne Booker Davenport, 85, died on Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Davenport Ranch in Bandera, Texas. He was born in Hondo, Texas on October 1, 1939. He is the only child of Virginia Marie (Pyka) Overstreet and Warren William Davenport. Claybourne was named after his paternal uncle, who preceded him in death. He lived at the Davenport Ranch for his entire life; minus his 21year military commitment serving in the US Army.
