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The state’s Public Utility Commission last week lowered the maximum allowable wholesale price for electricity by almost half, from $9,000 per megawatt hour to $5,000.The move came after prices soared to the maximum during last February’s deadly freeze, causing financial havoc along with the widespread power outages. A number of electric providers declared bankruptcy after being faced with enormous bills, including Brazos Electric Power Cooperative and Griddy Energy.
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Evan Young, a former clerk to the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, has been appointed to the Texas Supreme Court by Gov. Greg Abbott. He will replace Justice Eva Guzman, who resigned in June to run for Texas attorney general.
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The Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week.
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The 85th Bandera County Junior Livestock Show is set to kickoff next Thursday morning, continuing Friday and concluding with Saturday’s awards and auction.
Read moreHere in my retirement years when I wake each morning, I immediately start thinking about what needs to be done that I didn’t get done yesterday.
Read moreThe Bandera County Library is in full Christmas swing with plenty of new titles to choose.
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The new owners of The Bistro, Cheryl Mydland and Kathleen Connolly, pose with their Bandera County Chamber of Commerce plaque, signifying their new membership. The awarded plaque and ceremonial cutting of a red ribbon, took place at the restaurant, located at 1211 Cottonwood, in Bandera. A re-tooled menu by the new owners features salad and sandwiches with names like The Josh, The Moby and The Guido. The Bristo is open Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am. to 3 p.m. and offers dinein and curbside pickup. Call 830-353-0051 to order in advance. BULLETIN PHOTO/Jonathan Deeley
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“When you create something, and it survives under great hardship, you better believe it is due to the personality reflected in it.”
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