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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 unofficial results for Bandera County judge, with 10 of 10 precincts reporting, 4,141 of 19,247 registered voters.  Click here to know more of the results.  Results are unofficial until authenticated by the current Bandera County Judge.  

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 conversation continues between Bandera County commissioners and the Texas Department of Transportation regarding proposed safety improvements on Hwy. 46, which commissioners declared inadequate last month.  For more on this story, click here.  

Both the Bandera and Lakehills American Legion Posts joined together recently to provide over $2300.00 in support to the Lakehills Community Center and the Hill Country Samiritans "Back to School Bash" as well as announced the 4th of July parade plans.  For more, click here!

The Bandera City Council voted 3-2 Tuesday night, May 12, to terminate the city’s contract with Flock Safety Systems following months of public opposition to the planned license plate reader camera program.  Click here for the full story. 

Gumball 3000 is coming to Bandera on June 8 for a high-energy afternoon lunch stop, before continuing south and crossing the border into Mexico.   More than 100 luxury cars including Rolls Royces and Bentley will pass through Bandera during the road rally!  Click here for full details.

The Bandera countywide burn ban is no longer in effect.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.

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.