2009-12-03

The Mansion’s pub & restaurant – Bandera’s best-kept culinary secret

By Judith Pannebaker

It should come as no surprise that The Whistle Jacket Pub is Bandera’s best-kept culinary secret. Apparently half the town is unaware that the intimate restaurant is open for business while the other half thinks it’s for members’ only.

2009-12-03

River’s Edge Gallery features work of Medina artist

By Judith Pannebaker

Debbie and Mike Wilson, owners of River’s Edge in Kerrville, have selected digital artist Carole K. Boyd of Medina as the gallery’s latest featured artist.

2009-12-03

Rosie’s happy tail

By Judith Pannebaker

Happily for them, some dogs are born under a lucky star. In the case of Rosie, it just took a little time for her luck to kick in.

2009-12-03

Grand opening for Waco Mammoth Site announced

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The City of Waco, Baylor University and the Waco Mammoth Foundation announce the grand opening of the Waco Mammoth Site at 1 pm, Saturday, Dec. 5. According to officials, this day has been anticipated for 30 years.

2009-12-03

‘Christmas Belles’ continues at The Point Theatre

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The comedy “Christmas Belles,” directed by Sarah Tacey, continues its run at The Point Theatre, through Saturday, Dec. 12.

2009-12-03

Fredericksburg homes decked out for festive holiday tours

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Tickets are still available for Preservation Weekend, the Gillespie County Historical Society’s Holiday Home Tour and Candlelight Tour of Homes.

2009-12-03

Celebrating the holidays in Kerr County

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Kerrville is among the many Texas towns celebrating the holidays in true Texas fashion - with family activities, concerts, festivities and fun.

2009-12-10

Snow fails to fall on Cowboy Christmas

By Judith Pannebaker

From 10:30 am until noon, Friday, Dec. 4, enough frozen flakes floated down from the heavens to save the faces of San Antonio meterologists.

2009-12-10

Lovin’ that Lone Star flag book

By Carol L. Smith

Photojournalist E. Joe Deering, author of a new book, “Lovin’ That Lone Star Flag,” stopped in Bandera the other day for a book signing – for an atypical book signing. He came to have his book signed.

2009-12-10

Local artwork selected for holiday card

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Dallas’ Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) will feature the artwork of Bandera’s Maclane “Lanie” Wood, 9, as one of the three designs for the hospital’s 2009 holiday cards. She is the daughter of Larry and Amy Wood.

2009-12-10

Patios Del Lago – fine dining in

By Carol Smith

Patios Del Lago, one of Lakehills’ newest restaurants, features an extensive menu of Mexican foods, many selections prepared with a distinct “interior of Mexico” flair and flavor.

2009-12-10

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At dawn on Sunday, December 7, 1941, forces of the Empire of Japan conducted a sneak attack on the United States Pacific Fleet center at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.

2009-12-10

Christmas Charity Ball features plenty of fun, food & fellowship

By Judith Pannebaker

You know Christmas is just around the corner when Arkey Blue and Dusty Britches announce the annual Christmas Charity Ball to benefit Pat D’Spain’s “Gifts of Love” program.

2009-12-10

Utopia Lions Club Golf Tournament ‘big success’

By Marilyn Chalmers

Members of the Utopia Lions Club held their first annual Golf Tournament on Nov. 14, at Golf Utopia. Sixteen teams with 62 golfers participated in the picture-perfect weather. All participants agreed: “A great time was had by all!”

2009-12-17

Cowgirl roundup

By Judith Pannebaker

If Christmas is almost here, can the Cowgirl Round-Up & Show-deo be far behind? Well, no!

2009-12-17

Cowboy Christmas, ringing in 2010

By Carol Smith

With the weather on Friday, Dec. 4, crisp and clear and temperatures dipping below freezing, it really “looked a lot like Christmas” at the official kick-off for Bandera’s holiday season on the courthouse lawn.

2009-12-17

Customer satisfaction a priority at Lakeside Auto and Marine

By Carol L. Smith

Garland Baker, owner of Lakeside Auto and Marine, has been in the automotive repair business for over 40 years. He believes his attention to his customers’ needs and their satisfaction with the work he’s done is what has kept him in business.

2009-12-17

For happy holiday, follow these simple fire safety tips

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Between Dec. 24 and Dec. 26, deaths, injuries and dollar losses caused by fires increase an average of 50 percent, 61 percent and 43 percent, respectively, according to statistics from the United States Fire Administration.

2009-12-17

HCAF announces 2010 schedule of visual art workshops

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Administrators with the Hill Country Arts Foundation announce the 2010 schedule of visual arts workshops, which offers a variety of opportunities for beginning through professional artists.

2009-12-17

Old-fashioned Kerr County Christmas

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A Kerr County Christmas, the last of the 2009 Kerr County Market Days, offers a great opportunity to view the work of more than 90 artists, crafters and artisans to help shoppers find the perfect Christmas gift.

2009-12-17

Bandera County Quilt Guild raffle

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Bandera County Quilt Guild (BCQG) member, Trudy Rotan, won the Apple quilt drawing held on Wednesday, Nov 18. Previous winners have included sisters, a husband and a son of members, but never before has a guild member won.

2009-12-17

Utopia Lions presents ‘Christmas on the Square’

By Marilyn Chalmbers

The community of Utopia celebrated with Christmas on the Square, sponsored by the Utopia Lions Club, at 6 pm, Friday, Dec. 4, at the Utopia Community Center.

2009-12-24

Back from brink: Video Outlet marks expansion

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To add to its collection of blockbuster and independent DVD movie titles, Video Outlet, 1134 C Main Street, is expanding.

2009-12-24

Days gone by –– remembering a simple country Christmas

By Carolyn B. Edwards

Many people get up early Christmas morning to open a plethora of brightly packaged gifts stacked under the festive tree. In the 50s, my family held to the tradition of celebrating on Christmas Eve on our little South Texas farm.

2009-12-24

Museum tree celebrates ‘Christmas Past’

By Judith Pannebaker

It seems fitting that a tiny little Christmas tree, now ensconced at Frontier Times Museum, 510 13th Street, would be covered with vintage and antique ornaments.

2009-12-24

‘Father Frank’ receives first historical commission award

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The Bandera County Praying Cowboy Preservation and Unity Award recognizes individuals who dedicate their time to preserve the culture and heritage and unify descendants of the county’s immigrants. Monsignor Franciszek “Father Frank” Kurzaj recently received the first award.

2009-12-24

Santa uses spell check on your ‘Wish List’

By Megan Moran

Whether smiling or crying, we all have memories of sitting on Santa’s lap telling him what we wanted for Christmas. Those are the kinds experiences that last a lifetime.

2009-12-24

Glenn Miller’s big band sound lives forever

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“In the Mood” for an extra special evening with your sweetie next year?

2009-12-31

Flying A – cutting edge wild stock management & elegant comfort

By Julie Whitmore

The Flying A Ranch occupies a unique place in the history of Bandera County.

2009-12-31

Bandera 4-H – it’s family affair!

By Carol L. Smith

In Bandera County, 4-H is a multi-generational family affair. At least it is in the Hevenor household. While attending school in Bandera, Russell Hevenor showed lambs in 4-H and now all three of his children continue the tradition.

2009-12-31

CG Roundup & Show-deo kicks off New Year

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To renew your cowgirl spirit and celebrate women and their fantastic connection to the equine family, be at the Hill Country State Natural Area on Saturday, Jan. 2, for the 2010 Cowgirl Roundup and Show-deo.

2009-12-31

O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree – times 10

By Carol L. Smith

Pat and Frank Sill spent many years of their lives in the military, serving their country.

2009-12-31

Introducing Almost Patsy Cline’s Bandera Dance Club

By Judith Pannebaker

With its new Bandera Dance Club, musical ambassadors with the Almost Patsy Cline Band offer an exciting way to two-step through 2010 – and bring an old Texas tradition to Bandera.

2009-12-31

Schedule announced for 74th annual stock show & sale

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The 74th annual Bandera County Junior Livestock Show (BCJLS) will be held Thursday through Saturday, Jan. 7, 8 and 9, at the show barn at Mansfield Park off Highway 16 North.

2009-12-31

Hoyland named Nagel's ‘Volunteer of the Year’

By Dan Wise,

Most people remember Sandra Hoyland as Bandera’s City Secretary. Mayor Horst Pallaske recalls her as an efficient, helpful, always-smiling colleague who had a knack for getting people to “play well with others.

2009-12-31

Family unveils Lady Bird’s headstone at LBJ Ranch

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On Sunday, Dec. 20, members of the Johnson family and invited guests met in the Johnson family cemetery on the LBJ Ranch near Stonewall to unveil the headstone marking the final resting place of Claudia Alta “Lady Bird” Taylor Johnson.