News

Seal coat operations are set to begin on State Highway 173 and Ranch to Market Road 2828, causing temporary traffic disruptions in Bandera County.

Well it looks like I am destined to remain just a plain old county boy for the rest of my days.

Bandera Electric Cooperative (BEC) recently unveiled the appointment of Stephanie Pankratz as its new Chief Financial Officer.

Editor’s note – Readers are reminded that an arrest is not an indication of guilt. People are presumed innocent after an arrest until convicted.

A 38-year-old Bandera County woman is facing charges of endangering and abandoning a child without intent to return.

The Arthur Nagel Community Clinic announced Monday it received a Blue Impact grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, an award reflecting BCBSTX’s dedication to community-based organizations that prioritize the well-being of children and families.

The Bandera Chamber of Commerce had its monthly mixer at the new First National Ice Haus on Main Street.

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) announced a case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) last Friday at a Medina County deer breeding facility in Medina County.

Pioneer Creek RV River Resort was partially evacuated on July 23 due to flooding from the storms that wracked the county last Tuesday. During the process, they received an outpouring from the larger local community, many of whom turned up with their own trucks offering to help.

Editor’s note – Readers are reminded that an arrest is not an indication of guilt. People are presumed innocent after an arrest until convicted.

Let’s talk trash reduction, that necessary task that requires cooperation among governments, businesses, local organizations and residents. How are each participating in trash removal and recycling efforts in Bandera County? How can you help? (See bold print)

Council representing landowners neighboring the Rio Lago Solar farm returned to court for the second time in as many weeks to argue the construction site was directly responsible for killing aquatic life.

Lt. Ariana Juarez, a resident of Pipe Creek, Texas, is training at Naval Chaplaincy School to serve as a chaplain for America’s seafaring warfighters.

Editor’s note – Readers are reminded that an arrest is not an indication of guilt. People are presumed innocent after an arrest until convicted.

The Dark Side – Just Wing It

On July 11, Bandera County Commissioners approved a total of $362,701 in block grants to various County organizations for 2024-2025, $26,999 less than the total requested from the 15 recipients.