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The Bandera volleyball team battled a pair of tough teams last week, falling in straight sets to TMI before taking Ingra...
11/09/2024

The Bandera volleyball team battled a pair of tough teams last week, falling in straight sets to TMI before taking Ingram to four sets and falling 3-1. Bandera will host Blanco on Friday, Sept. 13, at 5 p.m., for homecoming.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

Bandera ISD has been awarded a $5,000 grant from T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights sweepstakes ( ). The check presenta...
11/09/2024

Bandera ISD has been awarded a $5,000 grant from T-Mobile’s Friday Night 5G Lights sweepstakes ( ). The check presentation is today during the district's Homecoming parade.
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We have some cool stuff going on at the Bandera Kronkosky Public Library. ​Also, check out our new movie streaming servi...
10/09/2024

We have some cool stuff going on at the Bandera Kronkosky Public Library. ​Also, check out our new movie streaming service through Kanopy. Kanopy has more than 30,000 films with lots of good quality children’s programming as well.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/features.html

The Bandera Middle School cross country teams competed in the 3rd annual Steve Golemon Bandera Invitational on Saturday ...
10/09/2024

The Bandera Middle School cross country teams competed in the 3rd annual Steve Golemon Bandera Invitational on Saturday at the Bandera City Park.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

Once again, the residents of Bandera County and its visitors demonstrated their abundant generosity during the Castle La...
10/09/2024

Once again, the residents of Bandera County and its visitors demonstrated their abundant generosity during the Castle Lake Ranch Volunteer Fire Department’s Boot Drive this Labor Day weekend. Residents who drove by the boot drive might have noticed the “new” used fire apparatus recently purchased.
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It's been a number of years since we replaced the last screen door on our house with a storm door. I have mixed emotions...
10/09/2024

It's been a number of years since we replaced the last screen door on our house with a storm door. I have mixed emotions about that particular modernization. A slamming screen door always brings to mind one of my childhood transgressions, as it seems I was always in a hurry heading out the back door at home. Luckily there were enough kids around so when my mom hollered out "Stop slamming that screen door!!!,” she didn't know which kid was actually causing her the irritation.
Please read more about Growing Up In Bandera, by Glenn Clark, at https://www.banderaprophet.com/features.html

This year, the Bandera Homecoming Parade will follow a new route. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m., the parade will beg...
09/09/2024

This year, the Bandera Homecoming Parade will follow a new route. On Wednesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m., the parade will begin at the corner of Hackberry & 13th Street, turn right on Mulberry, right on Buck Creek Dr., left on Old San Antonio Rd., and end at Bandera High School.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/community.html

The Bandera boys cross country team showed remarkable improvement at the third annual Steve Golemon Invitational Meet Sa...
09/09/2024

The Bandera boys cross country team showed remarkable improvement at the third annual Steve Golemon Invitational Meet Saturday morning, with several runners trimming more than a minute off their race times from last week. The Bulldogs will be off from competition this week and will continue preparation for the McNeil Invitational on Friday, Sept. 20.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

The Bandera girls cross country program continued its strong start to the 2024 season with a second place finish at the ...
09/09/2024

The Bandera girls cross country program continued its strong start to the 2024 season with a second place finish at the Steve Golemon Invitational Saturday morning, posting a 2nd place finish as a team with 62 points. The girls cross country team will be back in action in two weeks at the Hoka McNeil Invitational.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

The Bandera defense continued to shine and the offense had a record-setting performance through the air, leading the Bul...
09/09/2024

The Bandera defense continued to shine and the offense had a record-setting performance through the air, leading the Bulldogs to a second consecutive 2-0 start with a 28-21 win over Ingram Friday night at Warrior Stadium. The Bulldogs will now prep for Friday night’s homecoming game against Lytle, which is set for 7 p.m., at Bulldog Stadium.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

The Medina Varsity and Junior High Lady Cats kept their winning streak alive with a trio of wins over Sabinal, Knippa an...
09/09/2024

The Medina Varsity and Junior High Lady Cats kept their winning streak alive with a trio of wins over Sabinal, Knippa and Center Point. The Lady Cats will host the Tigerettes from Brackett High School on Friday, Sept.13.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

The Arthur Nagel Community Clinic has selected Ron Clarke as Honorary Veteran for its popular fundraising event, Cork & ...
09/09/2024

The Arthur Nagel Community Clinic has selected Ron Clarke as Honorary Veteran for its popular fundraising event, Cork & Fork, to be held at The Farm Country Club on Saturday, Nov. 9. This recognition honors Clarke’s distinguished military service and his continued dedication to the Bandera community.
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On this day in 1952, Benito Martinez of Fort Hancock, Texas, died in action in Korea. Corporal Martinez was a machine gu...
06/09/2024

On this day in 1952, Benito Martinez of Fort Hancock, Texas, died in action in Korea. Corporal Martinez was a machine gunner with Company A, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, near Satae-ri, Korea.
Please read more about Today in Texas History at https://www.banderaprophet.com/240906_today_in_texas_history.html

Bandera, the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” will host the Gr**go Honeymoon 30th Anniversary Homecoming to honor legendar...
06/09/2024

Bandera, the “Cowboy Capital of the World,” will host the Gr**go Honeymoon 30th Anniversary Homecoming to honor legendary Texas songwriter and entertainer Robert Earl Keen. The event, to be held Saturday, Sept. 7, will celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gr**go Honeymoon, the iconic Texas album recorded in 1994.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/news.html

The Hill Country Women Veterans Celebration will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Bandera American Legion. All women v...
06/09/2024

The Hill Country Women Veterans Celebration will be held Saturday, Sept. 21, at the Bandera American Legion. All women veterans are welcome to honor, learn, inspire, access resources, meet fellow veterans, relax, enjoy and share.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/news.html

On this day in 1836, Sam Houston, the victor of San Jacinto, was elected president of the newly founded Republic of Texa...
05/09/2024

On this day in 1836, Sam Houston, the victor of San Jacinto, was elected president of the newly founded Republic of Texas. Candidates for the office had included Henry Smith, governor of the provisional government, and Stephen F. Austin.
Please read more about Today in Texas History at https://www.banderaprophet.com/240905_today_in_texas_history.html

As they continue to work on the next fiscal year’s budget, Bandera City Council members are exploring options to try to ...
05/09/2024

As they continue to work on the next fiscal year’s budget, Bandera City Council members are exploring options to try to save money.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/news.html

On this day in 1839, the Cayuga, the former floating capitol of the Republic of Texas, was sold and disappeared from the...
04/09/2024

On this day in 1839, the Cayuga, the former floating capitol of the Republic of Texas, was sold and disappeared from the historical records. The Cayuga was built in Pennsylvania in 1832 and arrived in Texas in August, 1834, under the command of John E. Ross.
Please read more about Today in Texas History at
https://www.banderaprophet.com/240904_today_in_texas_history.html

The Bandera boys cross country team placed 5th in the Class 1A-4A division at the Medina Valley Invitational Saturday mo...
04/09/2024

The Bandera boys cross country team placed 5th in the Class 1A-4A division at the Medina Valley Invitational Saturday morning, fueled by another strong day from senior Ruben Ruiz-Palacios. The Bulldogs will be back in action this weekend while hosting the Steve Golemon Memorial Meet on Saturday.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

The Bandera girls cross country team placed second overall behind Hondo at the Medina Valley meet on Saturday, as three ...
04/09/2024

The Bandera girls cross country team placed second overall behind Hondo at the Medina Valley meet on Saturday, as three Bulldogs placed in the top 10 to lead the way. The Bulldogs will be back in action Saturday morning at the Steve Golemon Memorial meet in Bandera.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

The Medina Bobcat cross country runners competed in the Ricardo Gallegos Invitational Meet, at Juan Garcia Park, in Crys...
04/09/2024

The Medina Bobcat cross country runners competed in the Ricardo Gallegos Invitational Meet, at Juan Garcia Park, in Crystal City, on Saturday, Aug. 31. Their next meet will be Sept. 7, in Bandera.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/sports.html

On this day in 1847, San Antonian Simon Menger, musician and soap maker, composed the Mis[s] Paschal Polka. Menger, a na...
03/09/2024

On this day in 1847, San Antonian Simon Menger, musician and soap maker, composed the Mis[s] Paschal Polka. Menger, a native of Thuringia, taught in Europe for many years before immigrating to Texas as a member of Henri Castro's colony.
Please read more about Today in Texas History at https://www.banderaprophet.com/240903_today_in_texas_history.html

The Bandera Kronkosky Public Library wants every child in Bandera to develop a life-long love of reading. A great place ...
03/09/2024

The Bandera Kronkosky Public Library wants every child in Bandera to develop a life-long love of reading. A great place for your child to start that journey is at our weekly storytimes with Ms. Patricia.
Please read more Bandera Library Happenings at https://www.banderaprophet.com/features.html

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The Bandera RoundUp Labor Day Parade!

City of Bandera Mayor Rebeca Gibson, with Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director Patricia Moore, BCCVB Manager Carita Jundt and Director Josie Evans, recognizes Tourism Friendly Texas 2024 National Tourism Month.

The Back to School Bash is happening right now at the Lakehills Community Center on PR 37! Gates close at 7 p.m.

Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy in the Cowboy Capital of the World! Happening now at Mansfield Park in Bandera! #banderacountytx #cowboycapitaloftheworld #NationalDayOfTheAmericanCowboy

Come on out now to Mansfield Park to celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy!

Privilege Creek at the water crossing on River Ranch Drive in Bandera River Ranch.

Kings Ranch Road is impassable.

Bandera's Independence Day Parade! 🇺🇸

Pets of all shapes, sizes and species showed up and showed off during the 28th annual Pet Parade, held at the City of Bandera Park.

The Hill Country State Natural Area Junior Ranger Drill Team performs during the National Anthem at the 28th annual Pet Parade in the City of Bandera Park.

Please hear more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/guib-season-4.html

Magician Frank Greer pulls Bandera locals Allan and Kathy Gratia from the audience during his performance at the Bandera Natural History and Art Museum , during the museum's month-long 8-year anniversary celebration.

Calf Scramble! #banderaprorodeo #memorialdayweekend2024

Saddle Bronc Riding at the 2024 Bandera ProRodeo Memorial Day Rodeo! #banderaprorodeo #memorialdayweekend2024 #rodeo #banderatexas

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The 2024 Bandera ProRodeo Memorial Day Rodeo National Anthem and Grand Entry!

2024 Bandera Memorial Day Parade #banderatexas #memorialdayweekend2024

Near complete darkness at 1:33 p.m. during the total eclipse.

Kids flocked to the First Baptist Church of Bandera for the city-wide Easter egg hunt - a multi-church collaboration. #banderacountytx #cowboycapitaloftheworld #easter #easteregghunt #growingupinbandera

Bandera Little League has begun its 2024 season. #banderalittleleague #littleleague #growingupinbandera #BanderaCounty #banderatx #banderasportscomplex

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