By Judith Pannebaker

In case anyone wasn’t aware, Medina, the biggest little community in the Lone Star State, recently celebrated its 2008 Homecoming.

By Stephanie Parker and J

It is a blessing to have a job where customers are always glad to see you, according to Post Plus manager Peggy Sunvison.

By Judith Pannebaker

Members of the Exotic Wildlife Association (EWA) recently awarded a top honor to Charlie Weaver of Fredericksburg, by designating him the Trophy Game Record

By Stephanie Parker

Bandera Police Department Allen Kelley and drug-sniffing dog Madison visited Alkek Elementary School on Friday, Oct. 24, for Red Ribbon Week.

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United States Army Pfc. Wyatt B. Ortiz recently completed basic training at Fort Benning, Georgia.

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Local Boy Scouts, Bill, Ben and Sam Hedges Hedges, Josh and Kaleb James, along with their leaders, Joe Hedges and Mike Kelley,

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Sandy Clark of Austin modeled her latest jacket purchase for Gunslinger owner Melissa Benge during the 1st Annual Ladies Day Out

Fredericksburg Farms

Nothing adds zip to a traditional meal like this zesty little fruit salad. It’s loaded with all kinds of good tasting stuff, that’s also good for you.

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It’s never too early to plan for Christmas

By Judith Pannebaker

In Bandera County, Saturday, Nov. 6, honored those who served and those who continue to serve in the United States Armed Forces.

By Stephanie Parker

The many shopping choices available at Medina Lake Shopping Center, including Lakehills Garden Center and Feed Store, could result in downtown Lakehills moving uptown.

By Judith Pannebaker

“In the past, little informal house concerts were a big tradition, but under Communist rule, they disappeared. During that time, individual artists were discouraged,” offered Slovakian cellist Jozef Kulak

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During the recent Medina Independent School District homecoming celebration, a new tradition was started.

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Former Bandera student Pfc. Andrew Smith graduated from Army Infantry Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, on Oct. 17.

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The San Diego Ballet Company will perform the holiday classic ballet The Nutcracker on Saturday, Nov. 22, at 8 pm and Sunday, Nov. 23, at 2 pm at Kerrville’s Cailloux Theater.

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The ninth annual Texas Furniture Makers Show® runs now through December 6, at Kerr Arts and Cultural Center (KACC), 228 Earl Garrett Street. Displayed work available for sale ranges in price from $600 to over $50,000.

By Mikie Baker

Although long known for western traditions, Bandera also boasts a thriving art community, too. To purchase a piece of original art, the Cowboy Capital’s the place to be in December.

By Judith Pannebaker

A crowd overflowed into the street in front of the Frontier Times Museum - and beyond - on Saturday, Nov. 8, when family, friends and local history and art buffs gathered to celebrate the late artist Warren Hunter.

By Stephanie Parker

Bandera Sports Complex Board President Jean Heep Stevens said that the sports complex recently received a $50,000 matching grant earmarked to help complete the final phase of the project.

By Judith Pannebaker

Some may consider it too early to “deck the halls with boughs of holly,” but not the fine folks at Helping Hand Thrift Shop, 1116 12th Street.

By Stephanie Parker

Sam Quaid, 99, celebrated Veterans’ Day with memories of his own military service and memories of lost loved ones like wife Opal “Doodlebug,” and Texas-born singing cowboy Gene Autry

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A new beverage set to hit the stores right before holidays seems tailor-made for Bantuckians.

BCC Staff

With a gathering of friends and realitives, Eva Mae Brown celebrated her 90th birthday at the Methodist Church, Saturday, Nov. 15.

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Bandera High School choir members Zeanna Rivera, Dana Carman, Gretchen Brosz, Brandy Neely, Darby Leniham and Cassandra

By Judith Pannebaker

Smash down your Resistol tight, tie up yer boots real good and git ready for the most excitin’ eight seconds of your life - it’s time for BR Lightning Ranch’s second annual Winter Bull Riding Series.

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Give your next meal a little taste of the Southwest with this great tasting side dish. For a holiday get-together, put this casserole together a day or so ahead, store it in the fridge and bake it when you’re ready.

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During the Gillespie County Historical Society’s Preservation Weekend, Dec. 12 and 13, guests can tour historic properties, dance at the Tannenbaum Ball, and shop at a German Christmas Market in Fredericksburg.

By Mikie Baker

Time to start your Christmas shopping? Why waste gas by driving to the big city when you can find all your Christmas presents right here at the Christmas Shopping in Medina

By Genie Strickland

Break out the Christmas lights and wrap up in your warmest sweater - it’s time for the 28th annual Bandera Merchants’ Shoppers Jubilee and Cowboy Christmas, scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 and Saturday, Dec. 6.

By Judith Pannebaker

Three events herald the coming of Christmas in Bandera County - and the first took place Thursday, Nov. 20, in the packed-to-the-rafters Great Room at the Silver Sage Corral Senior Activity Center

By Stephanie Parker

Jewelry-making partners Gay Guilott and Amy Hawley make exquisite one-of-a-kind jewelry from pearls and gemstones.

By Stacy LaLanne

Christmas means many things to many people, but mostly it’s about memories - especially about the wonderful music associated with the season.

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In a long-standing tradition that harkens back to Germany, St. Nicholas will make a stop at the Pioneer Museum in Fredericksburg on Saturday, Dec. 6,

By Stephanie Parker

The first order of business at the Monday, Nov. 17, Medina Independent School Board meeting was to reorganize the board following the canvassing of the votes of the Tuesday, Nov. 4, election.

By Stephanie Parker

Any Bandera County resident who would like to join a club that focuses on benefiting youth, and where never a discouraging word is heard, should consider the Bandera Optimist Club.

By Rev. Alan McKean

Over here the sun and rain are taking turns coming out on alternate days - but winter is starting to win, so summer has gone back to the gym to get in shape for next year

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Brining poultry before roasting is one of those secret tricks used by chefs to make food more delicious than you know how to make it.

By Judith Pannebaker

Sandwiched in between gigs in Raleigh, North Carolina, and the Luckenbach Dance Hall, Bruce Robison will make one mighty important stop on Wednesday, Nov. 26.