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2011-05-05

Karen and David from Richmond, Virginia

Karen and David Hicks from Richmond, Virginia, recently enjoyed gadding about the Cowboy Capital of the World on Buttons and Davy Crockett, respectively - courtesy of wrangler Jeanne Beauxbeannes.

2011-04-28

A HIGH Flyer

Bandera County had a very unusual visitor Wednesday, April 20, when the MetLife blimp passed over in the early morning.

2011-04-14

Brit Wedding

Kelly Scott, local storyteller and chuck wagon cook, congratulates Graham and Karen Tanner at their wedding, Friday, April 8, in front of the Bandera County Courthouse.

2011-03-17

England Firemen

Steve Moore, Gemma Rowlans and Amy Harpin of London, Valerie Keith of Monaghan (Republic of Ireland) and James

2011-03-10

David Colescott & Barbara Schramm of North Carolina

David Colescott and friend, Barbara Schramm, recently came to Bandera to look for a friend. The couple live in the scenic golfing capital of Pinehurst, North Carolina.

2011-02-24

Chris & Diane Fearon of Anchorage

Chris and Diane Fearon of Anchorage, Alaska, stopped by Bandera on their

2011-02-10

Tony and Ann Galley

After coming to Bandera for a decade, Tony and Ann Galley can hardly be considered tourists, but since they've never before been featured in this section, here they are.

2011-02-03

The Woods from Jackson Hole

For the last 15 years, Ron and Bev Wood of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, have spent their winters in the Hill Country.

2011-01-27

Fleur & Maarten

Fleur Winters and Maarten Swart from Amsterdam, the Netherlands, came through Bandera in January as part of their vacation road trip through the American South.

The Courier Welcomes Tourists of The Week,
Hermann & Trautel

Hermann & Trautel Kinzinger from Zweibrüken, Germany had the good fortune to wander into Bandera just in time to attend the first annual Musical Showcase of the Bandera Music History Project and Hall of Fame, on Sunday, May 1.

The event allowed the couple to experience the true flavor of the Cowboy Capital of the World.

"This is wonderful. We love it," said Trautel. The couple arrived in San Antonio on Wednesday, April 22.

After visiting Bandera, it's off to Big Bend and Marfa, before spending an additional four weeks touring Sante Fe, New Mexico, and Poenix, Arizona.

"This is our eighth or ninth trip to the United States," Trautel said. "We were last in Bandera five years ago."

Well, come on back anytime, but don't make it so long between visits.