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2:00 a.m. on a Tuesday night. I’m sitting in an 18 ft. aluminum boat, “Boat 1,” tied to a tree on the U.S. side of the Rio Grande River across from the Mexican town of Reynosa swapping stories with my partner and trying to stay awake. It’s our fourth night on the river; two hours into a twelve-hour shift. “Boat 2” is about 200 yards upriver on the other side of “The Peninsula,” a landmark I was told was THE hot spot for illegal activity coming in from Mexico.
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Believe it or not Thanksgiving is only a week away! As a reminder, the library will be closed Thursday, November 24 until Sunday, November 27, for the holiday.
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Longtime Medina resident Loma Gabrielson celebrated her 90th birthday with friends and family last Saturday, November 12, at the Medina Community Church’s Fellowship Hall. Born and raised in Medina, the nonagenarian’s family was one of the founders of the town’s Methodist church.
Read moreThinking about all the changes in our way of life since the early 50’s here in Bandera it easy to come up with some favorites. During the hot summer days it would have been nice to have air conditioned classrooms while attending school both at St. Joseph Catholic School and at Bandera High School later on. The library at BHS did have an air conditioner and I have been giving that some thought lately. Could that have been a trick to get us to read more or spend an off period doing some homework?
Read moreAs of November 1, patrons may purchase individual tickets for any of the concerts coming in Boerne Performing Arts’ eleventh season. Season tickets will continue to be offered for those who don’t want to miss a moment of the internationally acclaimed performances coming to impress audiences and students through performances, outreach concerts, and master classes.
Read moreSignificant legislation impacting farmers and ranchers is on the calendar next year: the 2023 Farm Bill. “The Farm Bill is an investment in some of the most fundamental elements of a strong country— our food supply,” Booker Young, Bandera County Farm Bureau president, said. “It is one of the most consequential pieces of legislation for agriculture in 2023.”
Read moreWhew! What a busy month! Today at 5:30 p.m., there will be a Girls Scouts exploratory meeting in the Downstairs Meeting Room.
Read moreEditor’s Note: Copies of “Growing Up in Bandera” are available for purchase at the Bulletin’s office can be shipped nationwide. Contact 830-796-3718 for more information.
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