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This Saturday, May 17, the Bandera American Legion Post 157 will host the Armed Forces Day Shrimp Fest fundraiser.  Click here for the full story and schedule.

Get ready for an exciting journey through time with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street (MoMS) exhibit, "Crossroads: Change in Rural America," on display in Bandera from June 21 to July 26, at the Bandera Middle School Cafetorium.  This prestigious event, a collaboration of the Smithsonian Institution, State Humanities Councils, and the Texas Historical Commission, is one of only seven selected in Texas. The exhibit is a fantastic opportunity to dive into the rich history and evolution of rural America.   Click here for full details.  

Alamo RC&D’s Senior Assistance Program announces that the church where food pantries and all of their Senior Program activities have been held, has been sold, and the buyer has asked that the Alamo RC&D organization find another place.  Alamo RC&D is in the process of moving to another location in Lakehills and plans to restart the Senior Program in June.  Click here for more information.  

No modifications have been made to the Parks and Recreation Ordinance regulating the equestrian trail in Bandera City Park, however City Administrator Stan Farmer said existing rules as written have not been actively enforced, and that is about to change .  Click here to read the full story.  

To celebrate 25 years serving our community, the Lakehills Area Library recently held their 25th anniversary "Kentucky Derby" fundraising gala at the Library.  For the full story and photos, click here.

Click here to read about how Bandera County Judge Richard Evans has lifted the countywide burn ban.  Beneficial rains, followed by mild temperatures, have been enough to provide enough relief to lift the ban, which was due to expire today, and on March 27 had been extended. 

Want to make your land and area safe from fire?  Here's some tips from the U.S. National Weather Service.

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.  

Among other business, Bandera City Council members on Tuesday issued a proclamation declaring May 4-10 National Travel and Tourism Week.  To commemorate the designation’s 42nd anniversary, the Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau will host a reception/wine share on Thursday, May 8, beginning at 5 p.m. The itinerary includes live music with Doc Williams, Jennifer D’Spain, Ricky Adams, Dennis Owens and David Wayne. Food will be prepared and served by the Bandera High School Culinary Department. Lucky guests will win one of 45 door prizes valued between $25 and $850, before the evening concludes at 7-ish p.m., CVB Executive Director Patricia Moore said.
“I think it’s the biggest party in the city, and it’s free!"  Click here for more about what was covered in the most recent Bandera City Council meeting.

3-Year Anniversary covered by the local Bandera Bulletin for more thoughts and updates on the love of and for Jordan.

Where is Jordan Tomkins?  Jordan Tomkins was walking alone along Park Road 37 in Lakehills in April 2022.  She vanished three years ago without a trace, and still hasn't been found.  For more details on this story, click here.  It's time to talk.