Bandera News

The Bandera Exotic Wildlife Museum Board of Directors recently celebrated the installation of the facility's signature sign at 267 Old San Antonio Highway, the site of the former county juvenile probation office.

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service will be hosting a Beekeeping Basics Workshop from 6-8 pm Thursday, Sept.

The Frontier Times Museum predicts a great kickoff to its three-day celebration of the National Day of The American Cowboy, Friday through Sunday, July 25, 26 and 27. A reception honoring the 2014 Texas Heroes begins at 7 pm, Friday July 27, on the grounds of the museum, 510 13th Street, in Bandera.

To celebrate Germany's 1-0 win over Argentina in the World Cup FIFA finals - to the uninitiated, that's soccer - on Sunday, July 13, one of Sandra Schott's customers at the Mulberry Wine Bar and Bistro grabbed the German flag and made a roundtrip run from the 800 block of Main Street to the OST restaurant.

Dina Buettner, a seven-year 4H volunteer leader of the Bandera County 4H Horse Project was selected as a 2014 Texas 4H Salute to Excellence Volunteer winner during Texas 4H State Roundup, June 11, at Texas A&M University, College Station.

Local well drilling company Tejas Waterwell LLC, owned by Nick Marsh, has been issued a cease and desist order by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

Competing in his first CCPAL Pet Parade on Friday, July 4, "All American Baby" Beaux Heard and 8-year-old Maltest Bichon, Halo, won second place in the Look-A-Like Category.

It all started with a wedding. Then before she knew what was happening, Sheila Antenen became The Bag Lady.

Bandera Independent School District Superintendent Regina Howell will hold a town meeting hosted by the Ranchers and Landowners Association of Texas .

I am writing this letter to inform city administrators and elected officials that I will be resigning as a deputy marshal for the City of Bandera effective immediately.

Monday, July 21, will be the first day for candidates to file for a place on the ballot for two spots on the Bandera ISD board of trustees.

In a statement, City Manager Sheryl Sculley said McManus will remain as police chief until the end of the calendar year, then leave to become senior director of security for city-owned CPS Energy.

To celebrate the birth of the United States of America, members of the Bandera community gathered on the courthouse lawn to read the words Thomas Jefferson penned 238 years ago.

The Frontier Times Museum is looking for vendors to participate in Bandera's celebration of the National Day of the American Cowboy, slated for Saturday, July 26. A Cowboy Market-place will be set up at Mansfield Park, located off Highway 16 North, to catch traffic from the afternoon match races and a ranch rodeo that evening.

Bandera Director of Public Works Mike Cardenas City watchers are advised to attend the special meeting of Bandera City Council slated for 6 pm, Thursday, July 10, as it looks like beleaguered Director of Public Works Mike Cardenas will be the subject of an executive session.

Photo by Judith Pannebaker The former Cabaret Dance Hall in its present incarnation For some time now, the Bandera County Courier has fielded calls from readers asked what's going on with the restoration efforts at the former Cabaret Dance Hall on Main Street.

Monday, June 30: A Bandera Bozo got busted for felony injury to a disabled person and, as a result, remains confined to the county clink.

The Publisher's Opinion By Gail Joiner BCC Publisher According to Wikipedia, "a political cartoon typically combines artistic skill, hyperbole and satire in order to question authority and draw attention to corruption and other social ills."

In the popular "Anything that Floats" Regatta, the Junior Ranger Drill Team from the Hill Country State Natural Area floated down the Medina River in equine-centric style.

Bandera Chapter #643, Order of the Eastern Star honored Joy Wilson as the 2013 - 2014 Deputy Grand Matron of District 3 Section 5 of the Order of the Eastern Star on Wednesday, June 11, at The Grille restaurant in Bandera.