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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.

With the first day of school just around the corner, it’s important for students to arrive with confidence in footwear that meets their style and function needs.

Governor Greg Abbott announced earlier this week that he has directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) and Texas A&M Forest Service to deploy firefighters, emergency management personnel, fire engines, and equipment to assist with wildfire response efforts in California following a request from CAL Fire through the California Office of Emergency Services.

Kristina (Kris) Stephens Fett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother (known as “Marme”), sister, aunt, and friend, died peacefully at age 77, surrounded by her family, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She bravely fought a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer with courage and grace. Her strength was an inspiration to her family and friends. The family is grateful for MD Anderson’s loving and excellent care of Kris.

BBA hosts President Arlene Guerra, Tammie Jones, and Alan Shirley sit at the front gate in the shade

In memory of Bety / Liz Rivera Vincent, to everyone who attended her Wake and/or funeral ceremony, and also for those who sent their heartfelt condolences, a sincere thank you from her Family (Caballer, Rivera, Reyes & Grimaldo) for being by our side in these very mournful, sad times.

New 2024-25 salary increases totaling $74,521, for elected officials were approved at the July 11 Commissioner’s Court regular meeting.

The Bandera County River Authority River and Groundwater District’s quarterly meeting was packed to standing-room only last Thursday, July 18, as the board held a public hearing regarding three water supply permits.

Earlier this month, 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. For the full story, in addition to two additional pages of Bulletin content, head to banderabulletin. com for this week’s e-edition.

Bandera ISD will begin a new pilot program for the 2024-25 school year, moving to a four-day school week, emulating multiple other districts in the surrounding areas.

Charles Quinn Bandera

On behalf of all freedom- loving Americans, even those who don’t realize the serious risk to those freedoms that we face now, I would like to commend President Joe Biden for once again putting the needs of his country before his own.

It is safe to say that the vast majority of people that are opposed to Presidential candidate Trump do not wish to see assassination as a tool to end his candidacy - as well as to see any of his supporters murdered or hurt in such an egregious act.

Why is Joe Biden still the President?

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 Frontier Times Museum will host an exhibit titled Capturing the Old West in Bronze featuring the artwork of Shermalee and Lou Mack, running from July 26 until Nov. 4.

The Museum of Western Art (MoWA) is gearing up for its highly anticipated exhibition 'Two Perspectives: Scott Christensen & Quang Ho.”

Despite catfish being a beloved staple on Southern dinner tables, the Texas catfish aquaculture industry is facing stagnant growth due to various challenges, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

As the dog days of August approach and electric bills soar, the Public Utility Commission is reminding consumers of rules in place to protect them from having their power disconnected due to financial difficulties, especially during extreme heat.

Farmers in Bandera County will have their chance to reach out to the community and talk about how our food gets from the field to your fork during Texas Food Connection Day.

The annual Back to School Bash held at the Lakehills Civic Center (11225 Park Road 37, Lakehills) will be on Saturday, July 27 from 4:30 until 7:30 PM.