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Several area bars are allowed to open today
Texas Governor Greg Abbott had issued an executive order a week ago on Oct. 7 that paved the way for bars and similar establishments throughout the state in low hospitalization areas to be opened to 50 percent capacity starting Oct. 14 at the discretionary authority of county officials.
Rabies case with a fox in Bandera
By Sheriff Daniel R. Butts at the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office, October 14, 2020 On Wednesday, October 14, 2020, the Bandera Sheriff’s Office, was notified of a fox that tested positive for the rabies virus. The incident took place in the 200 block of Green Valley Dr., located in Pipe Creek, TX. Area residents are […]
Bandera Pumpkin Patches celebrate Autumn’s beauty
By Tracy Thayer for the Bandera Bulletin, October 14, 2020 Nothing says “fall has arrived” like a visit to The Great Hill Country Pumpkin Patch in Medina or the Pipe Creek Pumpkin Patch in Pipe Creek. The Great Hill Country celebration opened on Saturday, Oct. 10, to eager kids, parents, and grandparents streaming in from […]
Bexar County Hazmat teams respond to Hunt chlorine leak
Bexar County hazmat teams, representing multiple fire departments, responded to a home on Cave Springs Drive in Hunt after a chlorine leak was reported Tuesday morning.
Texas DPS launches “Keep ‘Em Safe” Gun Safety Campaign
The DPS has launched the “Keep ’Em Safe Texas” campaign to prevent accidents, protect kids and keep guns out of the hands of criminals.
Changes in Funding for Texas Special Ed. Needed Now, Committee Says
Full reform of the state funding system for special education is necessary, but given the current “financial and societal climate” alternatives to that overall goal may be necessary.
Kerrville proves to be generous to candidates left and right
Through the first eight months of the year, Kerrville residents donated money through the two primary sources of Democrat and Republican conduits for contributions — Act Blue and Win Red.
Teachers demanding schools be safe before they return
As more students return to classrooms, school districts need teachers to show up as well. But many are reluctant, arguing that not enough is being done to keep faculty and students safe.
Early voting period begins Tuesday in Uvalde County
By Juyle Keeble at Uvalde Leader-News, October 11, 2020 Early voting for the Nov. 3 general election, in which the new Uvalde County Sheriff and other local candidates, as well as the president of the United States, will be elected starts Tuesday. Monday is a federal holiday, Columbus Day. Early voting will be conducted from […]
5 Bandera Texas ranches perfect for channeling your inner cowboy
By Darla Guillen Gilthorpe at Chron, October 9, 2020 Bandera, Texas: just call it the dude-ranch capital of the state. And for that matter, of the nation. Nestled into the Edwards Plateau, this small central Texas town may have a tiny population, but it regularly welcomes numerous tourists for its wealth of cozy, countrified resorts. […]
President can’t use $3.6 billion in military funds for border wall construction
The 2-1 decision from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes as $3.6 billion was slated for construction of about a dozen projects, including two projects in the Laredo and El Paso areas.
4th Rabies Case of 2020 Confirmed in Kerr County
By Danielle Moody at NEWS4SA, October 9, 2020 KERRVILLE, Texas- Kerr County Animal Services have reported a rabies positive case in a bat. On Wednesday, officials confirmed the bat was positive after it had been summitted earlier in the week for testing. A resident on Harper Road in Kerrville found the bat on their porch […]
