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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!

Click here to read about how Keep Texas Beautiful (KTB), a statewide nonprofit that inspires and empowers Texans to improve their communities, has recognized Don’t Make Waste Bandera (DMWB) as a Silver Star Affiliate, a distinction recognizing strong community engagement and expanding local impact. 

The 2026 42nd annual Bandera Memorial Weekend Stampede Rodeo is set. Beginning Friday, May 22, and ending Sunday, May 24, three nights of Professional Rodeo (PRCA) sanctioned rodeos by Rafter G Rodeo Production will kick off at Mansfield Park. Click here for more information.

"Bad Bombs" is a Bandera area local youth rock band that recently had its opening act at Bandera High School which was well-received.  For more details on this fantastic local story, please click here!

www.banderanewzjunky.com now monitors events for non-profits located in Bandera County and has a special place for all of these events on their website.  You can see it by clicking here or clicking on "Bandera NPO Schedule" from the Home Screen.

Did you know that Bandera County has some great libraries with great resources?   Recently the Lakehills Library and the Medina Public Library announced their events for May.  There's lots to do and see at your local libraries.

For Lakehills Library events, click here.

For Medina Public Library events, click here.

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The Bandera countywide burn ban is no longer in effect.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

It's been nearly 4 years since Jordan Tomkins disappeared after departing the a Lakehills entertainment venue.  The Bandera Bulletin discusses details in their inaugural podcast "Voices of Bandera".