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Click here to read about how the  American Legion Post 410, located in Lakehills, hosted their annual free Community Christmas Dinner. This year they fed more than 200 people. 

The Bandera County Commissioners Court is accepting applications for the Precinct 4 Justice of the Peace position following the sudden passing of Judge Lynn Holt on Dec. 5. The decision to fill the vacancy was discussed at the court's regular meeting on Dec. 12.   Click here for more on this story.  

The Pipe Creek Community Center will sponsor a free fireworks display in their parking lot to celebrate New Year’s Eve.  Click here for more information.

After an eminent domain potential threat,  Christmas came early for Robert Preston this year. Months of worry that he may have to sell his home have been alleviated, and the City of Bandera is no longer considering his property as the site for the new wastewater treatment facility.  “He brought me a letter yesterday,” Preston said of City Administrator Stan Farmer. “As far as I know, it’s a done deal. It’s over with.”   Many residents stood up and supported Mr. Preston in defending his property against eminent domain.  Click here for more on this decision.  

---- Editor's Note:  BanderaNewzJunky.Com is pleased to hear that Bandera County Commissioner Grothues is improving as we all continue our hopes and prayers for continued success. Get well soon Greg!  ----

An update on his health was included in the regular meeting of the

 Commissioner's Court.  Business included plat changes and continued work on the county's radio program.   For full details, click here.  

Click here to read about how (and see photos!) the City of Bethlehem was recreated during Walk Through Bethlehem Under the Stars. Held on the Lakehills Community Center grounds last Friday and Saturday evenings, the annual event was hosted by the Hill Country Samaritans. 

On Dec. 14, the Bandera American Legion Post 157 and members of the Medina ISD FCCLA placed remembrance wreaths on the graves of all veterans in Medina’s Oak Rest Cemetery, to remember and honor their service and sacrifices. Following the laying of the wreaths, each veteran’s name was said aloud.  Click here for the story and photos.

Click here to read about how on couple decided to talk trash—waste and junk that is building, lot by lot. And let’s talk about an effort begun more than two years ago to clean it up. 

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.  

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

The burn ban has been lifted after some locally heavy rain.  Click here for the full story.