County commissioners approved the Bandera County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) proposed budget for 2024-25 and a contract renewal for the next operating year. CVB Chairman Greg Hicks presented an extensive report to the court on Oct 10, announcing a positive development in hotel occupancy taxes despite ongoing challenges. “Despite the continuing drought and a somewhat disappointing eclipse, the CVB is proud to announce an increase of over $10,000 in HOT [hotel occupancy taxes] collections,” Hicks said. Hicks highlighted the surplus entering the new fiscal year.“As a result of this notable influx of funds and prudent spending, we have entered ...