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’01 murder case finally brought to trial
Burglaries thwarted, solved on Elm Pass
Pelosi favors 1 percent ‘transaction tax’
Gas prices expected to fall after Labor Day
By Carolyn B. Edwards
For a quilter, it’s like being named to the Olympic team, or learning you’ve been nominated for an Academy Award. Bandera quilt artist Betty Brister hit the heights when she was notified that one of her pieces was a finalist in the International Quilt Association’s annual judged show.
Halfmann’s beauty treatments – ‘fit for a queen’
By Judith Pannebaker
I’ll be the first to admit that this is not going to be an unbiased business story. Right from the onset, I will admit it – I love facials!
‘Rural Women at Work’ photo series hits Medina
By Mikie Casebolt
Beginning Friday, Sept. 10, the Medina Community Library will feature the “Rural Women at Work” photo exhibit documenting the activities of rural women in Texas.
By Judith Pannebaker
In conjunction with Celebrate Bandera, the sixth annual Circle of Life Intertribal Powwow takes place over Labor Day weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 3, 4 and 5, under the trees in the back of Mansfield Park off Highway 16. A three-day pass is $5.
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Students and dignitaries from Strzelce Opolskie were welcomed to Bandera with a ceremony on the courthouse lawn the morning of Wednesday, August 25.
Boys & Girls Club kicks off campaign for kids
By Sunni Allen
“Great Futures Start Here!” proclaims the board of directors and staff of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Bandera County. This is more than a club motto – they believe it because they see it happening.
Ricky Adams – giving credit to musicians & community of Bandera
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Ricky Adams’ road has been a rough one, but his dedication to country music has paid off.
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DeAnn and Wil Shahan are the proud parents of triplets born Friday, August 20.
The Pact of the Fire – a Lakota Sioux Legend
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When the world was created, First Man and First Woman struggled to stay alive and warm through the first winter.

