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The Bandera ISD School Board met in its regular meeting on May 13 to review the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 school year ahead of the vote regarding the budget on June 24.

Death in the Backyard

On Friday, Representatives Chip Roy (R-TX), David Trone (D-MD), and Andy Biggs (R-AZ) introduced legislation aimed at creating a comprehensive report of all federal criminal statutes and regulations carrying criminal penalties.

The Bandera Marshal’s Office is organizing a Trap/ Neuter/Release (TNR) event on Friday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bandera City Park.

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 state of Texas is granting Apple 25 million dollars from the Texas Enterprise Fund and is giving Apple a 15-year property tax abatement worth sixteen million dollars from Williamson County. These perks are going to a company that doesn't need extras from Texas taxpayers' pockets. This is called socialism, wrongly considered a dirty word most of the time, except when the handout is given to the wealthy. This type of scam happens all the time, whether it's called tax breaks, bailouts, or gentrification.

Officials say a new approach to jury summons will improve convenience for the public and increase efficiency for courts.

The Albert and Bessie Kronkosky State Natural Area in Bandera County has been awarded a $300,000 grant for the construction of six miles of natural surface recreational trails. This grant is part of over $4.5 million in funding approved by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission during their meeting on Thursday.

MEDINA ELEMENTARY STUDENTS DONATE $2007.50 TO MEDINA VFD

Josh Teitge is slated to replace Dan Butts as Bandera County Sheriff following a 15 percent margin of victory in the Republican Primary Runoff, according to the Bandera County Elections Office.

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is awarding $17 million in grant funding to eligible hospitals to continue improving healthcare services for rural communities.

As much as I like looking back in time at the events that have led me to where I am today I will say there were sad times that I try to avoid remembering.

Nothing starts the summer off so well as a community barbeque.

Let’s talk trash, country road trash.

Noted artist and Medina resident Steve Pietzsch spoke about his art and his career at the Medina Faith and Freedom Club on May 13.

The Bandera Convention and Visitors Bureau celebrated National Travel and Tourism Week with a backyard picnic on Tuesday, May 21. The event drew a crowd of over 100 including visitors from France, Germany and Guatemala.

A celebration to recognize Juneteenth will be held in Bandera at the Bertha Tryon/ Hendrick Arnold Black Cemetery on Saturday, June 15, at 11:00 a.m. The cemetery is located on old Medina Highway right off of Highway 16.

The Bandera Natural History Museum plans a month-long celebration of its eighth year in operation. Each Saturday in June, the museum plans to have a different event to help celebrate this notable anniversary.

Two great events are planned for the kiddos this summer.