Bandera Bulletin

09/03/2026

Federal disaster assistance has been approved for Bandera County following July’s severe weather and flooding, with FEMA funding now available for eligible emergency work and repairs to damaged public facilities.

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Bandera Bulletin

09/03/2026

ICYMI: These will be your candidates for the two city council seats and mayoral seat. The Bulletin will be conducting a Q&A with each candidate for this year's voter guide.

https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3423,five-candidates-file-for-bandera-city-offices

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Bandera Bulletin

09/02/2026

U.S. Reps. Chip Roy and Steve Cohen have introduced bipartisan legislation that would require Congress to approve presidential national emergencies and the powers invoked under them within 30 days.

FULL STORY: https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3457,roy-cohen-bipartisan-bill-would-limit-emergency-powers

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09/01/2026

EASTERN STAR HONORS MEMBERS FOR SERVICE

The Bandera Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star held a luncheon to celebrate two members for their service at the state level.

FULL STORY: https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3461,eastern-star-honors-members-for-state-service

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08/31/2026

Bandera ISD and the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office are warning families about a viral “Cat in the Hat” social media trend after local posts raised safety concerns.

FULL STORY: https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3468,opfficials-warn-about-viral-cat-in-the-hat-social-media-trend

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08/31/2026

Bandera City Council approved a lower proposed property tax rate and voted to eliminate one City Hall position during an Aug. 27 budget workshop.

FULL STORY: https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3467,council-tackles-taxes-staffing-and-salaries-in-budget-workshop

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Bandera Bulletin

08/31/2026

Voter education was the focus in Medina as a nonpartisan group hosted a Voter101 session covering registration, elections, voting rights and the voting process. Another session is scheduled for October in Bandera.

FULL STORY: https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3464,voter101-session-held-by-nonpartisan-group

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08/28/2026

The Bandera Bulldogs are ready to turn the page on last year’s 10-0 regular season and begin a new campaign Friday night against a familiar Hill Country rival.

https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3465,bulldogs-close-preseason-head-to-fredericksburg-for-opener

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Bandera Bulletin

08/27/2026

Flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on Tuesday, September 1st in honor of the recent passing of country singer legend Dolly Parton. President Donald Trump made the executive order on Tuesday, Aug. 25.

08/27/2026

The City of Bandera will lose its $17,000 investment in Flock Safety cameras after the Bandera City Council voted to cancel the contract, making the city ineligible for grant reimbursement.

https://www.banderabulletin.com/article/3466,city-removing-flock-cameras-won-t-be-reimbursed

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