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2009-02-05
Carryin’ on a Cowboy Capitol tradition
By Judith Pannebaker
The sounds of Ole Hank bemoaning his beloved’s “cold cold heart” heart reverberated throughout the staging area at the Twin Elm Guest Ranch
2009-02-05
‘Leading the bear’ – a tradition in Polish Silesian villages
By Agnieszka “Texas Agn
“Leading the bear” is a carnival tradition that still occurs in some of the Silesian villages in Poland.
2009-02-05
Landscaping company sets some futuristic goals
By Stephanie Parker
Johnson Landscape and Irrigation Company owner Kevin Johnson accepts both commercial and residential landscape projects, but what really excites him is the challenge of integrating solar energy into traditional landscaping.
2009-02-05
Billy Walker certified in residential real estate
By Stephanie Parker
The State Bar of Texas Board of Legal Specialization recognized Bandera attorney Billy Walker for special competency in residential real estate law in January.
2009-02-05
Triad needs used cell phones for seniors
Contributed
Participants in Bandera County Triad would like to thank area residents and businesses for donating their used cell phones. Members of the community donated over 160 cell phones after partnering with the 9-1-1 Cell Phone Bank
2009-02-05
Optimists kick off sports challenge grant
Contributed
The Bandera Sports Complex Board of Directors have until Nov. 9 to come up with $50,000. A formidable task to be sure, but when – not if – they do, the money will be immediately parlayed into $100,000.
2009-02-05
Contributed
Laura Morgan, a 1999 graduate of Bandera High School, married James White of Kingstree, South Carolina, Sunday, Dec. 21, in Georgetown, South Carolina.
2009-02-05
Gaertner takes aim at irresponsible pet owners
By Jennifer Gaertner
Irresponsible pet owners are the root cause for many of the wrongs associated with cats and dogs – from the spread of rabies to overcrowding at shelters, rescues and pounds across America.
2009-02-12
By Judith Pannebaker
“I think every small town in the Hill Country has an art gallery except Bandera,” noted Art Crawford, owner of Artifacts. By next month, Crawford, with the help of partner, Lisa Beck, will have rectified that situation.
2009-02-12
A ‘Perfectly You’ Valentine’s Day celebration
By Judith Pannebaker
Cowboys, Valentine’s Day is this Saturday. If you’re stuck for something to get your sweetie this holiday, mosey over to Perfectly You, 3540 Highway 16 South, Suite 1C-4. Owner Susan Trenka has come up with the perfect solutions to your gift-giving dilemma.
2009-02-12
Dominick’s Painting: a 26-year family tradition
By Stephanie Parker
Father and son painting team Dominick and Nick Verciglio have not only maintained a 26-year tradition of showing up promptly at jobs when called, but they’ve also formed a legal partnership to serve their clients better.
2009-02-12
Did you miss the Wild Game Dinner?
By Judith Pannebaker
If you missed the 21st annual all-you-can-eat Wild Game Dinner at the Grace Lutheran Church on Saturday, Jan. 31, there’s no doubt about it, you’re a daisy – and maybe a huckleberry, too.
2009-02-12
Gift boxes for soldiers – brownies, socks & prayers
By Stephanie Parker
Bandera United Methodist Church’s “Prayers, Packages & Greetings” (PP&G) ministry began with a Christmas box to their pastor’s son, newly deployed in November 2006. Since then, PP&G has sent 1,200 boxes to more than 500 United States military members and has been commended by the US Army.
2009-02-12
‘Buddy’ Hubble celebrates 89th
By Elizabeth James
Over 70 relatives arrived at Lafours Restaurant in Kerrville Saturday, Feb. 7, to honor Medina’s HW “Buddy” Hubble on his 89th birthday.
2009-02-12
Gino & Carrie – a Valentine tale
Exclusive to the Courier
Gino R. Tree hails from Lodgepole Country in Montano. He met Miss Carrie in Colorado, but, like her significant other, she quickly became a true Texan.
2009-02-19
By Judith Pannebaker
The Saints came marchin’ into Bandera and down Main Street, Saturday, Feb. 14, at noon and the Cowboy Mardi Gras Celebration was officially off and runnin’.
2009-02-19
Clean up progressing on black cemetery
Contributed
Local history buffs see the light at the end of a decades-long tunnel as real progress has been made recently on clearing the Hendrick Arnold-Bertha Tryon Cemetery in Bandera.
2009-02-19
For some artists, God is in the details
By Judith Pannebaker
Tucked away at the corner of Highway 16 and Main Street is Bucking Pony Leather, an eclectic little shop that features custom leather work by Nancy Ennis and her fiancé, Clayton Powell – when he’s in-county, that is.
2009-02-19
Payne board certified in farm & ranch law
Contributed
Local attorney Cindy Payne recently became board certified in Farm and Ranch Real Estate Law, according to the Texas Board of Legal Specialization
2009-02-19
Medina EMS Support Team gives up building – gladly
By Medina Mikie
Medina EMS Support Team President Susan Tefft recently handed the keys to the EMS building over to Medina Volunteer Fire Department Chief Shane Keese, signaling a new era in Medina.
2009-02-19
Contributed
Members and spouses of Bandera High School’s 1958 graduating class held a class reunion last year in October.
2009-02-19
Contributed
Jacqueline Elise Untermeyer, daughter of Tom and Mary Ann Untermeyer of Lakehills
2009-02-19
Calling all goats – time for cabrito cook-off
By Judith Pannebaker
Last year’s inaugural “International Goat Spectacular and Sanctioned Cabrito and Bar-B-Que Cook-Off” proved so successful, it’s been officially expanded, said prime mover Linda Stevens of Bandera Real Estate.
2009-02-19
Schreiner teddy bear drive for cancer children under way
Contributed
Schreiner University’s Student Activities Board, Student Senate and the men and women’s basketball teams are sponsoring Todd’s Teddy Bear Drive to collect new teddy bears for children at MD Anderson Cancer Center and other hospitals.
2009-02-26
By Judith Pannebaker
Although the meaning of the symbols carved on it continue to be a cause for speculation, a magnificent totem pole standing sentinel in front of the Bandera’s Frontier Times Museum
2009-02-26
By Stephanie Parker
Continued vandalism has cost Sandidge Park its icon of 18 years – a lovely gazebo built by Lou and Shermalee Mack in memory of their daughter.
2009-02-26
Cool down & water up without liftin’ & totin’
By Stephanie Parker
For ice at a nice price and clear clean-tasting water, visit Bandera’s new ice and water vending house on Main Street in front of Circle M Business Corral.
2009-02-26
By Stephanie Parker
Medina resident Sam Quaid celebrated his 100th birthday at Medina United Methodist Church on Sunday, Feb. 22, surrounded by friends and great-nephew Albert “Butch” Quaid.
2009-02-26
Collectors extraordinaire – Lil & Bill Sims’ western art on display in Kerrville
Contributed
The Museum of Western Art, 1550 Bandera Highway – Highway 16 North – in Kerrville, proudly celebrates an extraordinary collection of Western American art assembled by museum benefactors, Lil and Bill Sims.
2009-02-26
HCAF announces March workshops
Contributed
The Hill Country Arts Foundation will offer quality workshops for students of all levels, from the novice to the professional throughout 2009.
2009-02-26
Bikers go ‘hog wild’ for Bandera library
Contributed
For the past several years, iron horses have become a natural in Bandera County.
2009-02-29
Local care center goes to the dogs & cat
By Stephanie Parker
Recent studies prove that people with pets live longer and cope with stress better than non-pet owners, partly because petting a dog lowers blood pressure.
