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January February March April May June July August September October November December	2010-11-04 Young man dies in 46 crash By Carolyn B. Edwards Tragedy struck a Bandera County family Tuesday, Oct. 26, when Micheal McHorse, 22, died in a two-vehicle crash on Highway 46 just west of Boerne. 2010-11-04 High-speed chase through city fails to net suspect By Judith Pannebaker Despite an unprecedented high-speed chase through the streets of Bandera, deputies with the Bandera County Sheriff’s office failed to get their man. 2010-11-04 Cowboy image may get State of Texas in hot water By Judith Pannebaker An interesting sort of David vs. Goliath civil litigation is taking place in the 216th Judicial District in Kendall County, concerning possible usurping of intellectual property in the form of a nearly iconic western image. 2010-11-04 Medina ISD earns Exemplary rating By Mikie Baker The State of Texas recognizes that educating children is extremely important. Each year, all schools and districts in the state are given a rating. A school can fall into one of four ratings - unacceptable, acceptable, recognized and exemplary. 2010-11-04 Bandera’s connection to multi-million $$$ fraud By Judith Pannebaker Investigators with the Office of the United States Attorney General and the Internal Revenue Service have implicated a Bandera County resident in a widespread fraud that has allegedly bilked millions of dollars from investors. 2010-11-04 LH resident to speak at Veterans Day event By Judith Pannebaker Retired United States Army 1st Sgt. Gloria Muniz will serve as keynote speaker at the sixth annual Veterans Day commemoration to be held Saturday, Nov. 6, beginning at 9:30 am, on the lawn of the Bandera County Courthouse. 2010-11-04 Woman injured in crash By Carolyn B. Edwards A Bandera woman was transported by EMS to Boerne Methodist with non-incapacitating injuries following a one-vehicle wreck on Wednesday, Oct. 27. 2010-11-11 Tucker’s ‘voluntary statements’ should be admissible, sez AG’s office By Judith Pannebaker, BCC Special prosecutor David S. Glickler of the office of the Texas Attorney General filed a response to Bandera County Sheriff Weldon Tucker’s motion 2010-11-11 Veselka’s 20-year sentence closes 2001 cold case By Judith Pannebaker, BCC efore sentencing Steven Shannon Veselka to the maximum allowable time in prison under the terms of a plea bargain, 216th Judicial District Judge Keith Williams noted to the defendant, 2010-11-11 Wharton’s Dock fires under investigation By Carolyn B. Edwards, BC Three fires of a suspicious nature have occurred in the Wharton’s Dock area recently. According to Bandera County Fire Marshal John Stith, 2010-11-11 Salvia okay, ‘Spice’ nay, according to new ordinance By Judith Pannebaker, BCC While gardeners can breath a sigh of relief, certain retailers should stay on guard. Salvia plants are still safe 2010-11-11 Master plan adopted, appendices still in wingsMaster plan adopted, appendices still in wings By Judith Pannebaker, BCC A special joint meeting and public hearing of Bandera City Council and the planning and zoning commission was held Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010-11-11 New Bandera PD officer hired By Judith Pannebaker, BCC During their Thursday, Nov. 4, meeting, Bandera City Council unanimously approved hiring Officer Kendall Wells on a full-time basis. 2010-11-11 Bandera honors WWII vets & women in military By Judith Pannebaker, BCC The 2010 Bandera Honors Veterans commemorated World War II servicemen, women in the military and the families they left behind. 2010-11-11 Water symposium focuses on impact of invasive species Invasions by plants, animals and parasites are regarded by biologists as a major threat to biological diversity worldwide 2010-11-11 Real County cuts some officials' salaries By Carolyn B. Edwards, BC According to an Oct. 7 article in The Leakey Star, three newly elected Real County officials will be paid less 2010-11-11 Shelters offer sanctuary for abuse victims By Carolyn B. Edwards, BC For someone suffering from domestic abuse, leaving is the most dangerous time, said Glennda Wilke with Hill Country Cares, a local crisis 2010-11-11 San Antonio man ends up in chilly river By Carolyn B. Edwards, BC A 21-year-old San Antonio man suffered injuries following a crash that occurred 2010-11-18 Cornyn Speaks on Vets Day in Fredericksburg By Judith Pannebaker; BCC Editor At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, an armistice treaty signed in... 2010-11-18 BCSO Seeks Assistance with Fugitive’s Capture By Judith Pannebaker; BCC Editor Law enforcement personnel with the Bandera County Sheriff’s office are asking the public’s assistance with... 2010-11-18 Sheriff explains rescue boat at Choke Canyon By Judith Pannebaker; BCC Editor When voluntarily conversing with investigators with the Office of the Texas Attorney General last May... 2010-11-18 Burn Ban Back in Bandera County By Judith Pannebaker; BCC Editor Last week’s predicted precipitation failed to materialize so a 2010-11-18 'He Thought He Had Gotten Away With Murder' -- By Judith Pannebaker; BCC Editor Steven Shannon Veselka was recently sentenced to two 20-year terms of incarceration in... 2010-11-18 Local JP Honored Bandera County Precinct 2 Justice of the Peace Bobbie Jo Basinger was recently inducted into the... 2010-11-18 $10K Cash Reward for One of DPS’ Most Wanted A $10,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to... 2010-11-18 Texas’ Rural Billboards Continue Unchecked It seems that every time you drive out of town, a new rural billboard has been built to... 2010-11-18 Thanksgiving Top Day for Cooking Fires Thanksgiving remains the leading day for cooking fires, with three times as... 2010-11-18 Wreck on 16 Involves Three Vehicles, AirLife By Carolyn B. Edwards; BCC Staff Writer Mary Gambino, 34, of Bandera, was air-lifted to a San Antonio hospital with... 2010-11-25 Courier's Cowboy Takes His Last Ride Special to the Courier Like most good cowboys, Carl Holt was a true Renaissance man - and those who... 2010-11-25 National Philanthropy Day Honors Bandera’s Best By Judith Pannebaker BCC Editor Referring to the recent 2010 National Philanthropy Day Awards Breakfast, Mary Ann Robbins of the... 2010-11-25 Council Looks Again at Noise Ordinance By Carolyn B. Edwards BCC Staff Writer Ever present in Bandera, complaints about noise have become quite numerous during busy weekends... 2010-11-25 Fire Destroys Lost Valley Building By Carolyn B. Edwards BCC Staff Writer A fire totally destroyed a building at the Lost Valley Ranch complex Thursday afternoon, Nov. 18... 2010-11-25 Fried Turkey - It’s a Texas Tradition By Judith Pannebaker BCC Editor Deep fried turkeys are a delicacy not usually found on menus north of the Mason-Dixon Line... 2010-11-25 Groundbreaking for KC Women’s Shelter By Bethany Heinesh Special to the BC Courier After months of planning and fundraising, the Kendall County Women’s Shelter (KCWS) has finally...