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The Hill Country CattleWomen (HCCW) have awarded scholarships to area youth since 1990 with the purpose of building an awareness of the beef industry and the essential products it provides for the consumer.

More than 2 million Texans lost power when Hurricane Beryl hit the Texas coast, and Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know why. The Austin American-Statesman reported Abbott has ordered the Public Utility Commission to conduct an immediate study into why the Houston area has again been hit by widespread power outages.

It seems I spend a lot of time talking about places and things from the past in Bandera. It takes over conversations everywhere I go. As much as it hurts to think of the things we cherished disappearing from our past history I know that the real loss is in the people missing from our lives now.

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Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church has welcomed their new pastors: Rev. Rob Lohmeyer and Rev. Elaine Murray.

industry remains stable despite challenges

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Helen ‘Rose’ King passed away July 2, 2024. She was born in Jacksonville, AL on December 22, 1930 to Helen Rose and John F. Waters.

Six months ago, Paul Phelan became director of the Bandera Kronkosky County Library, since then, Phelan has vastly expanded the library’s services and programs, and has plans for more.

The 28th annual Bandera Pet Parade drew over 50 pets to compete for ribbons and walk in the yearly pet parade on July 4 held at the Bandera River Park. Entry to the park and parade was free.

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Alamo RCD Area, Inc., Senior Assistance Program, sponsors the Free Food Pantry every month. The next Food Distribution is Thursday, July 11, from Noon to 1:30 p.m., at The Way Church, 7789 FM 1283. Fourteen fans were handed out in June, but there are a few more 20 inch box fans available. So many senior citizens do not have, or cannot afford, air conditioning and they really appreciate the fans. Applicants must be 55+ and reside in Bandera County. A 2024 registration is required and applicants can register at the door or on the website.

The Bandera Republican Party met on June 27 at the BEC Community Room under the leadership of the newly elected party chairman Mark Miller.

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

Around here in Bandera, the “Cowboy Capitol of the World,” even if you don’t own a horse, you know they “walk, trot, canter, gallop.” But they actually have more gaits. Is Gish Gallop one of ‘em? No, it’s a professional term for a devastating debate technique.

A year after a new state law ended mandatory water breaks in Texas, a proposed federal rule would protect millions of workers from the risks caused by extreme heat, The Texas Tribune reported.

2024 PET PARADE PHOTOS

Several things have become obvious on the political scene last week and troubling to those concerned about the condition of our Constitutional republic.

Bandera Independent School District (BISD) is committed to ensuring that all students receive nutritious meals essential for their learning and growth.