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The League of Women Voters of the Hill Country Texas will meet on Saturday, Jan. 13 at the Doyle Center located at 110 West Barnett in Kerrville.

Limitless Land Group, LLC, has been ordered to cease developing lots or units for sale until the outcome of a March trial that will determine if the company, who owns Riverwalk RV Resort in Bandera, is in violation of Bandera County’s platting requirements.

A new electrical system and LED lighting will help American Legion Post 157 provide enhanced space for community gatherings thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative.

The March 5 Republican Primary will see contested races for Bandera County Republican Party Chair, some party precinct chairs, Bandera County Sheriff, County Tax Assessor-Collector County Commissioner for Precinct 1 and County Constable for Precinct 2.

Bandera local Dennis Allyn hoists the three trophies he took home from the 2023 Wild Bunch Film Festival in Oct. 2023.

Medina Elementary students participated in the District UIL Meet on Dec. 7 in Nueces Canyon, earning second place overall for the first time since the 2011-2012 season.

Every Wednesday, at 10:30 a.m., Ms. Dianna reads to the pre-school kiddos, leading them in songs and crafts. However, due to the New Year holiday, there will be no Storytime for the kiddos on the Wednesday, Jan. 3. Storytime will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 10:30.

Mission Critical Partners, a public safety consultant, reported the state of the county’s radio system, along with recommendations and strategies for pursuing the upgrade of the radio/communications system at the Dec. 14 Commissioners’ Court.

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 Mandry family opened their new pizza restraunt in June after saving for the venture over a four-year period. “Going from knowing nothing about the food service industry to learning it all in a month was a lot,” said Kori. “We basically had to spend 34 hours a day learning, reading, talking to people.”

Plans for the approaching County Annex were revealed Dec. 14 at the Bandera County Commissioners’ Court from DRG Architects of San Antonio.

Sylvia Fritz Dobbs and David Fritz credit the generosity of their customers, business partners, and friends for making their 50th Anniversary VFD Fundraiser a big success.

Undergraduate and graduate students studying music with ambitions for future careers can take time over the holiday break to apply for the DAR Marian Anderson Legacy Scholarship.

A photo capturing a family jumping for joy bounded over seventeen other finalists to win the Texas State Parks photo contest grand prize.

Pipe Creek resident Mike Stewart couldn’t have expected a medical event to change his life so swiftly.

Riding on Faith Rodeo and The Humpday Hulligans collected and donated three tables full of Toys for Tots, presenting them to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bandera County on Dec. 16.“We also collected and Donated about 5 large boxes (we think about 3000 pair) of Socks for Seniors, that will be put in the Christmas Bags for Silver Sage Senior Center Meals on Wheels,” said Karen Konvicka. “Thank you to all the Barrel Racers, Thank you Bandera, Texas, ‘Cowboy Capital of the World’ for all your donations and for helping us do this for The Children and Seniors of Bandera County.”

The Bandera County Republican Women and the Bandera County Democratic Club will again jointly sponsor a coat drive from December 27 through January 12. The groups will be collecting new and gently used coats in sizes adult through children. Also included in the collection will be gloves and warm hats.