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If you have not already seen a news blurb on national media announcing the April 8, 2024, the Great American Eclipse you soon will.
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Bandera County Farm Bureau (CFB) recently hosted its county convention at Skyline Ranch RV Park, where members were provided a catered meal catered from Busbee BBQ and live music from Bob Stewart and Sally Gibson.
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Last month, the Medina Community Library hosted Wade Parson and Colleen Nichola, retired archaeologists.
Read moreWe are kicking off a great month this November here at the Bandera Kronkosky Public Library.
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The EC-121 Bat Cat patrolled 24/7 in “Operation Barrel Roll” monitoring sensors along the Mc-Namara line in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. The flight engineer monitored the control panel determining speed, fuel requirements and monitoring all mechanical systems onboard the aircraft. The EC-121 crew collected electronic intelligence, picked up radio transmissions and used information to target air strikes. This was one assignment among many during the 30-year career in the of Master Sergeant Luis Estela, United States Air Force. In 1953, young Luis Estela completed the School of Aviation Training, the equivalent of high school, but one that required an entrance examination and uniforms. “I always wanted to fly since I was a little kid, so that’s where I went”, and enlisted in the Air Force in 1953. Luis completed Flight Engineer school as the Korean War was nearing its end. He received $68.00 per month! “And that was before the First Sergeant collected all the donations to charities,” MSGT Estela recalled.
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Operations Specialist 3rd Class Isaac Shelton of Bandera operates a sound-powered telephone while standing watch on
Read moreHalloween is a boo-tiful time of year, full of spooky celebrations and activities, but it also presents some real and scary fire safety hazards.
Read moreA Doggie 4 You and SASPCA will provide free vaccinations for area pets this Saturday, Oct. 29, at Zoko Jo’s Fall Market, located at 14th and Maple Street in Bandera.
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