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2009-07-02
Fire guts iconic home in Lakehills
By Stephanie Parker
In the early morning hours of Sunday, June 28, a fire of undetermined origin destroyed A three-story iconic home that had perched above the Pebble Beach II subdivision for more than 30 years.
2009-07-02
By Stephanie Parker
Former Bandera High School Principal Theresa Keel wants her job back as high school principal. She has been reassigned as principal to the Alternative Education Placement program and as liaison to parents in the English as a Second Language program.
2009-07-02
Former Lakeshore fire chief’s home damaged by fire
By Stephanie Parker
The vacant home of late Lakeshore Volunteer Fire Department Fire Chief Bob Rucker was damaged by fire at 4 pm Friday, June 26. A witness reported hearing fireworks immediately before the fire was discovered.
2009-07-02
By Stephanie Parker
This year’s Cowboy Capital Rodeo Association’s PRCA Memorial Weekend Rodeo was dedicated to World Champion roper, Clay Billings of Tarpley, 52, who died Tuesday, June 30, after a long and hard-fought battle against cancer.
2009-07-02
BCC Staff
Just in time to celebrate America’s 233rd birthday, Thuy Thi "Tina" Nguyen, owner of Gail’s Nails, received a letter on Friday, June 16, informing her she has passed all required tests and interviews and will become an American citizen
2009-07-02
Bridges & parks & lawsuits – oh, my
By Judith Pannebaker
Faster than the proverbial speeding bullet, during a meeting on Thursday, June 18, Bandera City Council increased the municipality’s square mileage – by nearly an acre.
2009-07-02
Twirler’s parents lose BISD grievance
By Stephanie Parker
Bandera Independent School Board of Trustees met on Thursday, June 25, to consider a Level III appeal hearing and grievance filed by parents Ron and Lisa White on behalf of their daughter, a freshman twirler.
2009-07-02
BISD employees get raises for 2009-10 school year
Contributed
The Bandera Independent School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new teacher payscale for the 2009-2010 school year.
2009-07-09
Water district’s ‘warp speed’ property purchase
By Judith Pannebaker
When things occur in the water district, they apparently move at warp speed.
2009-07-09
City enters Stage 3 water restrictions
By Judith Pannebaker
In their latest utility bill, city residents also received word that the City of Bandera had entered Stage 3 water restrictions.
2009-07-09
By Stephanie Parker
Fireworks sparked a blaze that completely destroyed this home on Elmhurst Road and 20th Street in Lakehills, according to Bandera County Fire Marshal Ralph Dresser.
2009-07-09
Just in time for July 4, fireworks at water board meeting
By Judith Pannebaker
Those supporting Lee Kneupper in his bid for a seat on the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) elected a director capable of generating fireworks similar to those that occurred on the Fourth of July,
2009-07-09
Master plan meeting set for Saturday
By Judith Pannebaker
Another joint meeting of the City of Bandera Planning and Zoning Commission and the steering committee for the city’s Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan
2009-07-09
Nurse on tap for new county jail
By Judith Pannebaker
Standing in for his superior, Sheriff Weldon Tucker, Chief Deputy – or as County Judge Richard Evans referred “the assistant sheriff” – Don Berger asked Bandera County Commissioners
2009-07-09
H-E-B issues voluntary recalls of beef
Contributed
Executives with the Kerrville-based H-E-B chain have issued a voluntary recall of some beef products sold in their grocery stores.
2009-07-16
Water board approves land purchase with alacrity
By Judith Pannebaker
Apparently deciding to “damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead,” Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District Directors approved – by a vote of 6-3 – purchasing a one-acre tract on FM 3240 for $225,000. Directors with the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater district
2009-07-16
Keel resigns from BISD, blasting intolerance & lack of transparency
By Julie Whitmore
Former Bandera High School Principal Theresa Keel, speaking at the onset of the regular Tuesday, July 14, meeting of the Bandera Independent School District, announced her resignation.
2009-07-16
Deeming Hernandez’s hiring ‘awkward,’ county judge goes on offense with PD
By Judith Pannebaker
A chance meeting apparently led to an increasingly controversial conversation between County Judge Richard Evans and Bandera City Administrator Gene Foerster regarding the current professional status of former Bandera County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Mario Hernandez.
2009-07-16
Highway 16 collision claims life
By Stephanie Parker
Mary Catherine Kryzer, 56, of Kerrville was killed in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highways 16 and 46 in Bandera County.
2009-07-16
Dresser bids adieu, burn ban extended
By Judith Pannebaker
Bandera County Commissioners received word during the Thursday, July 9, meeting, that will, no doubt, have an adverse impact on the county’s coffers. Or, as one commissioner aptly put it, “The free lunch is over.”
2009-07-16
J&J center opening date pushed to end of August
By Judith Pannebaker
According to architect Wayne Gondeck, AIA, of San Antonio’s DRG Architects, drop dead date for the completion of the Bandera County Jail and Justice Center has been pushed back slightly.
2009-07-16
Council retreat reveals a long list of needs & opinions
By Judith Pannebaker
The Great Summer of ’09 Bandera City Council Retreat took place Friday, June 19, at the Silver Sage Corral Senior Activity Center to “discuss issues facing the City of Bandera over the next two years.”
2009-07-16
Water board eyes punitive action in violation of district rules
By Stephanie Parker
Bandera County River Authority and Ground Water District (BCRAGD) directors have sent a case involving a violation of their rules and “what looks like an intent to deceive” to BCRAGD Attorney Mary Sahs for advice on possible action.
2009-07-16
TCEQ to increase high & significant-hazard dam inspections
Contributed
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently announced that due to increased funding from the state legislature and current rules modifications, inspections of the state’s 1,735 high and significant-hazard dams is proceeding lickety-split.
2009-07-16
June 2009 District Court Action
BCC Staff
During the June 22 through June 26 court session, 216th District Judge Keith Williams handed down the following sentences:
2009-07-23
Wharton named grand marshal of museum Ranch Rodeo
Contributed
Often referred to as the “Mighty Mite” of rodeo’s calf ropers, Bandera’s Ray Wharton was the 1956 Rodeo Cowboy Association (RCA) World Champion Calf Roper.
2009-07-23
By Stephanie Parker
Bandera County Emergency Operations Coordinator Ralph Dresser said that National Weather Service meteorologist Paul Yura confirmed that the outflow boundaries of a brief rainstorm that blasted through Bandera County at 5:43 pm on Monday, July 20, contained winds of up to 70 mph.
2009-07-23
Little documentation supports sheriff’s claim of rescue boat’s three lake searches
By Judith Pannebaker
Bandera County Sheriff Weldon Tucker indicated to a local newspaper published Wednesday, July 1, that “the (Bandera County rescue) boat has been utilized on three separate occasions for lake searches.”
2009-07-23
Lakehills looks at incorporation
By Stephanie Parker
More than 100 Lakehills and Mico residents banded together on Tuesday, July 14, at the Lakehills Civic Center to discuss the how, when, where and why of incorporating the Lakeplex to protect it from the northward-marching city limits of San Antonio.
2009-07-23
Best show in town – Bandera City Council
By Judith Pannebaker
These days, the best show in town is Bandera City Council that – for the uninitiated – meets at 6 pm, the first and third Thursdays of the month at the city municipal building on Main Street.
2009-07-23
Kathie Lee & Hoda – Big Apple meets Cowboy Capital
By Judith Pannebaker
It’s always fun when celebrities from the Big Apple hit the Cowboy Capital of the World. A bit of a buzz never seems to hurt anyone.
2009-07-23
1,000 sign petition against water rules in Burnet County
By Ashleigh Whaley
More than 1,000 Burnet County residents have signed a petition opposing rules that have been proposed by the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District.
2009-07-30
Guaranty Bank, on ropes or ‘business as usual?’
By Stephanie Parker
Officials with Dallas-based Guaranty Bank, which has more than 150 locations in Texas and California, have announced the bank is “critically under-capitalized” and may fold.
2009-07-30
By Stephanie Parker
Medina resident Ara Keese Barnes, who lives in downtown Medina just two blocks from the post office, was relaxing in her backyard at approximately 8 pm, Friday, July 24, when a rabid raccoon ran across the yard and bit her on the back of her left leg.
2009-07-30
County to recoup prisoner per diem
By Judith Pannebaker
Sheriff Weldon Tucker appeared before Bandera County Commissioners on Thursday, July 23, asking them to approve daily rates for housing out-of-county prisoners at the new Gray Bar Inn set to open soon at the jail and justice center on Highway 173 North.
2009-07-30
Iconic county rancher leaves legacy
By Stephanie Parker
Sixteen months after losing her husband Wesley to death after 58 years of marriage, Jacquelynn “Jackie” Kyle, 78, of Pipe Creek joined him. That does not surprise daughter Kathryn, who said that family ties were extraordinarily important to her mother.
2009-07-30
DPS warns of door to door alarm scams
Contributed
Law enforcement officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety have urged Texas residents to make sure that any alarm salesperson, company or alarm installer that they hire is licensed by the Private Security Bureau.
2009-07-30
‘Noise ordinance’ settled once & for all? – maybe
By Judith Pannebaker & St
Discussions during a workshop on the City of Bandera’s so-called “noise ordinance” seemed slightly less rancorous than those emerging from previous meetings on the controversial subject.
2009-07-30
Western Trail marker dedication
BCC Staff
Dave Burrell, member of the Bandera County Historical Commission, assisted with the dedication of a historical marker for the Western Trail at Quihi Pass.
2009-07-30
City master plan keeps on rollin’ along
By Judith Pannebaker
In a seemingly never-ending process, another workshop of the City of Bandera Planning and Zoning Commission and the steering committee of the municipality’s Comprehensive Land Use Master Plan
