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2009-05-07
HCSNA – where the road ends & the West begins
By Judith Pannebaker
Perhaps more than any other local celebration, the recent Ranch Heritage Weekend at the wondrous Hill Country State Natural Area served to honor the rich tapestry of Bandera’s western legacy.
2009-05-07
Twin Elm puts safety first in 2009 ranch rodeo season
By Stephanie Parker
Twin Elm Guest Ranch manager Cap’n Kury said improvements continue at the ranch rodeo grounds, but that he is proud of what has already been accomplished.
2009-05-07
Last Chance Forever shares raptor info with rapt 6th graders
By Stephanie Parker
Approximately 170 Bandera County sixth graders took bleacher seats at Mansfield Park on Friday, May 1, to meet raptors from Last Chance Forever Bird of Prey Conservancy in San Antonio
2009-05-07
By Stephanie Parker
With Mothers’ Day coming next Sunday, May 10, fond memories of mothers and their prize-winning and heart-winning recipes surface in the minds of their children.
2009-05-07
Resident honored for academic achievement
Contributed
Bandera resident Ron White was recently inducted into the Omega Iota Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society.
2009-05-07
Record setting sale for Medina Rose Garden Club
Contributed
All previous fundraising goals were shattered at the Saturday, April 25, annual Medina Rose Garden Club Plant Sale & Raffle.
2009-05-07
Golf tourney to benefit Habitat for Humanity
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First annual Habitat for Humanity of Greater Fredericksburg Golf Tournament, lunch and auction will take pace Saturday, May 9, at the Lady Bird Johnson Golf Course in Fredericksburg.
2009-05-07
Take two for library’s ‘Wild Hog’ fundraiser
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It’s Take Two for the squeals and spills that accompany the seventh annual Wild Hog Explosion and All Bike Rally.
2009-05-14
Center for the Arts show honors Southwest heritage
By Judith Pannebaker
Art Crawford of the Bandera County Center for the Arts, 714 Main Street, will present “Honoring our Southwest Heritage,” a gallery exhibit and sale Thursday through Sunday, May 21, 22, 23 and 24.
2009-05-14
Jammin’ Jimmy needs local sponsor
By Stephanie Parker
Seven-year-old JJ “Jammin’ Jimmy” Parker – Number 7 – of Medina started racing go-carts Feb. 28 and has won or placed in every race – including first place in his first race. His favorite winning track is the South Texas Speedway in Corpus Christi.
2009-05-14
By Stephanie Parker
His name is John Blackwood and he goes by “Jack” – but don’t let confusion stand in the way when you want a plumber.
2009-05-14
Annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby great success
By Gaynette Ward
Bandera Cub Scouts Pack 146 participated in the annual Pinewood Derby, held this year at Rancho Cortez, on Saturday, May 2.
2009-05-14
‘Boot Scootin’ Texans’ to perform in Poland
By Judith Pannebaker
Officials with the City of Strzelce Opolskie, Poland, Bandera’s sister city-county, recently made an interesting request of County Judge Richard Evans and Mayor Horst Pallaske.
2009-05-14
Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off Saturday at Thousand Trails
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For fun times and good eatin’, attend the fourth annual Medina Lake Barbeque Cook-off at Thousand Trails RV Resort in Lakehills Saturday, May 16
2009-05-14
City SUPs – one down & one to go
By Judith Pannebaker
After much ado, the City of Bandera finally got the first Special Use Permit (SUP) under its belt during a Thursday, May14, meeting – but not without a modicum of controversy.
2009-05-21
A war letter written in 1944, freedom paid for in blood
Contributed by Ron White
Originally enacted to memorialize our fallen heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep us safe, Memorial Day has become a holiday of celebration.
2009-05-21
Cpl. Boamba on the road to recovery
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Corp. Jason Boamba, US Army, recently visited his friend, Justin Gray in Bandera. Boamba, 31, from Texas City, served one year in Iraq where he was critically injured.
2009-05-21
From Flanders Fields comes enduring floral tradition
By Judith Pannebaker
The tradition of wearing poppies on Memorial Day grew out of a desire to keep faith through the decades with all who died in the service of their county.
2009-05-21
Renegades provides perfect foil for Bandera cowboys
By Judith Pannebaker
Ask Brenda Gonzalez-Hackbeil how she settled on the name for her new retail store and this is her story – and she’s stickin’ to it: “In Bandera it’s cowboys, cowboys, cowboys. Well, what goes hand-in-hand with cowboys but Indians.
2009-05-21
Donated electronic scoreboard debuts at CCRA Rodeo
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Due to a generous donation by anonymous benefactors, the Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association has received a new LED electronic scoreboard
2009-05-21
Surprise 50th Wedding Anniversary party
A surprise 50th wedding anniversary was held in April for Angel and Olga Rodriguez.
2009-05-21
By Judith Pannebaker
In honor of Memorial Day, members of the Lakehills American Legion Post 410 Auxiliary will offer traditional poppies from 9 am until noon, Saturday, May 23, at the intersection of Park Road 37 and FM 1283.
2009-05-28
Bandera’s Memorial Day Weekend
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In the midst of Memorial Day – Bandera-style – yesterday’s parade included a wide-ranging variety of entries – horseback rider groups on beautiful horses and various chapters of the Shriners
2009-05-28
By Stephanie Parker
Tim Jankoski, who owns 4 Seasons Air Conditioning with Jay Revels in Bandera, explained recently that while the name “4 Seasons” is new, the company has existed for the past 28 years and has expanded its operation throughout the Hill Country.
2009-05-28
Bandera master craftsman designs plaques to honor Polish dignitaries
By Stephanie Parker
For the past 30 years, Fred Collins, of Fred Collins Workshop, has turned unappreciated wood into iconic furniture and one-of-a-kind artwork – and plaques. Now six of those plaques have left for Poland on Bandera’s “Poland Express.”
2009-05-28
May ends as 'Older Americans Month'
By Stephanie Parker
Older Americans and their contributions to society were recognized on Tuesday, May 26, at the Silver Sage Corral Senior Activity Center in Bandera with a special potluck dinner and a proclamation making May “Older Americans Month.”
2009-05-28
Spectacular lakeside homes open for annual tour
By Judith Pannebaker
Searching for a unique fundraiser for the Medina Lake Betterment Association, Inc., Barbara Engel decided to host a home and garden tour, offering, “I thought it would be interesting to do something really different.”
2009-05-28
By Stephanie Parker
Perhaps it was a family economic meltdown or crisis that caused a Shetland pony owner to abandon an intact colt at the Mayan Dude Ranch.
2009-05-28
Williams selected as flight candidate
By Judith Pannebaker
R. Luke Williams, son of Ralph and Linda Williams of Bandera County, was recently selected as a candidate for the Order of the Daedalians Cadet Flight Indoctrination Program (CFIP), sponsored by Stinsons Flight 2 of San Antonio.
2009-05-28
Contributed
Bandera’s “Boot Scootin’ Texans” recently boarded the Poland Express and are now representing the United States at the 200th anniversary of sister city-county, Strzelce Opolskie.
