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The Bandera varsity football team exploded for 41 points in the first half of Friday’s Senior Night game against Carrizo Springs before coasting to a 41-29 victory that pushed the team to 9-1 and solidified an undefeated district championship with the Class 4A state playoffs on the horizon.

Modern day problems sometimes seem almost insurmountable when I take a look back and compare them to earlier times. In school I was always less than an entusiastic student. Generally I was thinking about what we were going to have for lunch and if my mom was going to let me go to the river instead of starting homework as soon as I came home. My motivation was lacking but there was always encouragement from teachers in some form or fashion.

The Bandera Lady Bulldog basketball team won their home opener by a score of 66 to 30 against the Gonzales Lady Apaches.

This time of year, time speeds up. Slow down with a good book and a cup of coffee at the library.

As the clock ran down on the Legislature’s third special session, Texas House and Senate leaders exchanged barbs over Gov. Greg Abbott’s school choice bill and border security proposals, the Austin American-Statesman reported.

Best hunt ever

The Women of Grace Lutheran Church recently completed, with God’s blessings, 78 quilts and 16 lap quilts.

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

America has had on-off relations with political corruption that go back to the early years of our republic.

In America, Veterans Day is the day in which we reflect and honor the sacrifice, service, and dedication of the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. November 11 is a time to appreciate and honor all who served in the military— whether serving here at home or overseas.

Thank you for bringing this situation the attention it deserves. I find it hard to believe that the Sheriff’s department is doing anything other than telling us to be patient. If they are doing something they should be clearer about what that is. It’s hard to believe people live in this squalor, and if they are drug addicts, as many of us neighbors assume, they need help in changing their lives. Ignoring this situation is not helping anyone involved. And if there are children living there, shouldn’t Child Protective Services be involved as well? Public outcry is the only thing likely to lead to action..

Yep, after all the in-fighting, accusations, charges and no contest pleas we have a new GRAND OLD PARTY for Bandera.

This Saturday, 11/11 at 8:30 am we will meeting at the gravel lot just to the side of Dollar General on 173’s back gate , across from Flying L entrance.

The Bandera County Elections Department is reporting Tony Battle, Debbie Breen and Brett Hicks have won the city council race. 

The Bandera County Historical Commission unveiled their newe historical marker for the Bandera Water Works and the iconic “Tin Man” water tower following two years of extensive research and a detailed application process.

Bandera Fire and Rescue hosted their annual Bandera Fire and Rescue Fireman’s Challenge last month on Oct. 21.

Gun owners of America director addresses party

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) reported last week that it received confirmation of a case of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in Medina County, marking the fifth detection since 2015 in a deer-breeding facility in the county.

Nov. 5, 1946 — Sept. 28, 2023 Judith M. Klein of Vandalia, Illinois and formerly of Lakehills, Texas, passed away on Sept. 28, 2023 at the age of 76. “Judi”, as she was known to all friends and family, was born on Nov. 5, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. She graduated from Amundsen High School in Chicago, where she was an excellent student and participated in many clubs and organizations. Her maternal grandmother’s illness brought her and other family members to Texas, where she lived most of her life, until three years ago when she returned to Illinois.