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04/07/2025

The Medina River at Bandera City Park.

Bandera’s Independence Day parade scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled, as officials ask residents to prepare for p...
04/07/2025

Bandera’s Independence Day parade scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled, as officials ask residents to prepare for possible flooding. The Medina River at Bandera City Park could rise 17 feet by 5 p.m. today, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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A torrential overnight downpour dropped between six and 15 inches of rain in Kerrville, causing a catastrophic flood tha...
04/07/2025

A torrential overnight downpour dropped between six and 15 inches of rain in Kerrville, causing a catastrophic flood that rivals the record set in 1987. Six fatalities have been confirmed, and many people are reported missing. The water is receding, though pockets of rain currently hovering over the area are expected to increase levels as the flood wave surges to Comfort, where mandatory evacuation notices are in place.
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04/07/2025

The Lakehills July 4 parade has been cancelled; the American Legion Post 410 BBQ and live music will begin at noon.

04/07/2025

Bandera County road closures:
As of 9 a.m., Sunday, July 6:

All Bandera County roads and crossings are now open, and evacuation orders for the RV parks have been lifted.

04/07/2025

Today's pet parade has been postponed.
"We don't want anyone traveling today and putting anyone in jeopardy."
Bandera County is under a flood warning.
Patterson Street in Medina has debris and run off in the road - Road and Bridge has been dispatched.
Kerrville, Comfort, Centerpoint and Waring are under a flash flood emergency, as the Guadalupe River continues to rise to reported record high levels.

On this day in 1964, Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest known cavern in Texas, was opened to the public. The cavern was...
04/07/2025

On this day in 1964, Natural Bridge Caverns, the largest known cavern in Texas, was opened to the public. The cavern was discovered March 27, 1960, by four spelunkers who were students at St. Mary's University in San Antonio.
Please read more about Today in Texas History at https://www.banderaprophet.com/250703-today-in-texas-history.html

Bring your appetite and your favorite homemade pie to the Bandera Brewery Independence Day Bash tomorrow. ​Beginning at ...
04/07/2025

Bring your appetite and your favorite homemade pie to the Bandera Brewery Independence Day Bash tomorrow. ​Beginning at noon on Friday, July 4, the Bash will feature a hot dog eating contest, best pie contest, live music, fireworks, and more.
Please see more at https://www.banderaprophet.com/news.html

After months of imagining, designing, revising and painting, Pipe Creek artist Melissa Sutherland’s cow has been officia...
02/07/2025

After months of imagining, designing, revising and painting, Pipe Creek artist Melissa Sutherland’s cow has been officially placed in the 2025 San Antonio CowParade. has been placed in the lobby of the Alamo Heights branch of the IBC Bank, with easy, free parking, and a nice air-conditioned lobby.
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Surface Water Staff from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) collect water samples to a...
02/07/2025

Surface Water Staff from the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater District (BCRAGD) collect water samples to assess levels of E. coli bacteria and water temperature.
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On this day in 1948, Ralphael O'Hara Lanier, who had earlier served five years as dean of Houston Colored Junior College...
02/07/2025

On this day in 1948, Ralphael O'Hara Lanier, who had earlier served five years as dean of Houston Colored Junior College and more recently as United States Minister to Liberia, became the first president of the Texas State University for Negroes (now Texas Southern University).
Please read more about Today in Texas History at https://www.banderaprophet.com/250702-today-in-texas-history.html

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