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Happy Independence Day this Friday from all your local newz outlets.  For the people, the American Legion Lakehills traditional July 4th Parade and BBQ, and for the pets, the Bandera City Park Pet Parade are both on July 4th.  Downtown Bandera Independence Parade is on July 5th.  For a full schedule and more information, click here.  

 Now is your chance to visit a part of the Smithsonian Institution here in the Texas Hill Country. Bandera was selected as one of only seven towns in Texas to host a Museum on Main Street exhibit, a program of the Smithsonian Institution that brings traveling exhibits to rural communities across the country.  The exhibit, Crossroads: Change in Rural America, will arrive in Bandera on June 21 and will be on display at the Bandera Middle School cafetorium through July 26. Interactive displays explore how rural communities have evolved through the 20th century as local industries have declined, as residents moved away to find better economic opportunities, and other changes that have transformed rural life in America.  Click here for more information.

Click here to read more about how  Bandera High School will receive an important accessibility upgrade by renovation of a restroom to meet current ADA compliance standards. These improvements will help to ensure that all students, staff and visitors to BISD have access to safe and appropriate facilities.  These updates are part of BISD’s broader mission to provide an environment where every learner can thrive, and reflect an ongoing commitment to student safety, campus security, and equitable access.   Also being added is a security holding area for visitors at all campuses.  

Don’t Make Waste Bandera (DMWB), in cooperation with Silver Sage Hill Country Resource Center, recently conducted a survey of Meals-on-Wheels recipients seeking help to clear junk accumulating in their yards and homes. Twenty households responded, all were elderly and most were disabled.  Click here for full story and photos.

Click here to read about all the programs at the Lakehills library in June including the start of the summer reading programs for the kiddos!

The Bandera Library has some great events including a reptile and petting zoo in June!  Click here to see the full schedule!

Surface Water Staff from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) collect weekly water samples from the Bandera City Park to assess levels of E. coli bacteria and water temperature.  The May 29 results listed were analyzed at the BCRAGD lab. BCRAGD is not a certified lab; the results are for informational purposes only.
E. coli is a bacteria found in the gut of warm-blooded animals and is known to cause illness in humans if ingested potentially.  Ingestion of water containing such a high content can cause stomach and digestive tract illness.  Click here for more information and details.

Right on time!   Alamo RC&D’s Senior Assistance Program announces that the deal has been done, and they are now able to resume several of their activities and events at their new location, the Lighthouse Church, located at 10771 PR 37, in Lakehills.  Click here for the food pantry, senior social, and "Lunch & Learn" schedule for seniors.

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 Bandera's feather population popular for walking on Main Street in Bandera has increased by one!   The beloved ducks of Bandera have introduced a new family member!  Frequent visitors of B-Daddy’s on Main, the adorable paddling of quackers is also known to stop traffic on 11th Street. 

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.