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A survey of U.S. Citizens show that most people don't know how to escape a sinking car.  Stop and think and review the steps now to save you and yours (Note:  These are general safety rules - each situation is different based on speed and depth of the water.  Click here for the full story.  

The body of a woman reported missing Tuesday has been recovered. Bandera County Sheriff Josh Tietge said her car was located at approximately 4:30 p.m., several miles downstream from where it was swept away by flood waters. The woman was still inside the vehicle, which was completely submerged.  Click here for the full story.  

Three Texas counties have reported cases of the New World screwworm, including Gillespie County outside of Fredericksburg. According to the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), a quarantine in established infested zones is in effect in parts of Kerr, Gillespie, Edwards, Kimble, La Salle, Sutton, Uvalde, Val Verde, Webb and Zavala counties. Executive orders prohibit the removal of any warm blooded animal from those zones without authorization from the TAHC.  Click here for more on this story.  

Click here to read about how  Pipe Creek artist Melissa Sutherland was commissioned to highlight the cowboy culture and primitive history of Bandera through her bright and joyful art. She has been busy painting three western murals in the side courtyard of the First National Ice Haus on Main Street.  Always striving to promote the Cowboy culture and history of Bandera, the owners of the First National Ice Haus invited Sutherland to paint three large panels in their alleyway patio.

The Texas Department of Transportation has refined short- and long-term objectives for Hwy. 46. Immediate plans include pre-formed rumble strips, additional warning signs and pavement marking improvements.  Click here for more details on this story.

From dire service in Vietnam, World War II Service, and even a bull attacking a patrol car, Bandera County Veterans have poignant stories to tell.  The local Bandera Prophet has a strong commitment to the military and to the Veteran stories.  Click here to learn about the exposure that Bandera County Veterans, active-duty assignments of Bandera County residents and other military updates including Veterans stories.  

As a Veteran, the Bandera Prophet would like to hear your story.   Please join this great storytelling archive!   Click here to hear the Veteran stories or to get more information.  

Click here to read about how   On Saturday, June 13, help celebrate the Bandera Natural History and Art Museum’s 10th anniversary at their first annual Jurassic Jamboree.  This trailblazing event promises to be a day of unforgettable family fun, as the museum transforms into a carnival setting of live music, magic shows, horseback riding, exotic animals, outdoor activities, food, games and more, amidst the backdrop of a prehistoric wonderland. Tune into The Ranch Radio, KRNH 92.3 FM, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., during their live broadcast from the museum grounds and more!

After losing two Veteran Members of their Post due to unattended medical emergencies, the Lakehills American Legion Post #410 has announced a new telephone support initiative called “410 Cares,” created with one simple goal: making sure no one feels forgotten or faces a crisis alone.   Click here for more.  

The passing of our uncontested County Commissioner candidate this past January left our community both grieving a dedicated public servant and asking a lot of practical questions about what happens next. To learn about this process and understand the procedures and law, click here for more!

The Bandera countywide burn ban is no longer in effect. Following a recommendation by Bandera County Fire Marshal Jason Rutherford, commissioners removed the ban, which has been lifted.

Click here to learn how to be "fire-safe" when on your own property or traveling.  

Where is Jordan Tomkins?  Jordan Tomkins was walking alone along Park Road 37 in Lakehills in April 2022.  She vanished over four years ago without a trace, and still hasn't been found.  For more details on this story, click here.  It's time to talk.    Editors Note:  A body found in Whartons Dock a few months ago has been confirmed as a black female, thus not Jordan.